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Return to English Workshops Microscopic Landscapes: Engaging with Agents from Planetary to Molecular Instructors: Alejandro Haiek Coll (course leader) / Lolo Rebecca Rudolph / Irina Urriola / Tomas Mena / Aram Badr / Hana Osman / Cesar Velando Dates: 24 July - 28 July / 10:00 - 17:00 EST Themes: Artificial Intelligence / VR / Design fictions Software: Rhino / Blender / AI software - text, image, video such as ChatGPT and Midjourney / Stable diffuser / Alpaca / Photoshop generative fills / 3d-scanning app (lidar etc) / Youtube VR Number of Students: 60 Workshop registration open until filled Description: The seminar invites participants to experience nature as a complex multiscale entity and journey into microscopic worlds of survival and rejuvenation. The research session will focus on exposing examples of…

Return to English Workshops AI Multi-agent systems: Creating a Voxel City Instructors: Stephen Kukharskiy / Alik Sumin / Alina Chereyskaya Dates: 25 July - 28 July / 08:00-12:00 EST Themes: Interactive Design / Artificial Intelligence Software: Blender / ComfyUI / Midjourney / Kodiia Number of Students: 50 Workshop registration open until filled Description: The term "multi-agent AI systems" refers to a network of interactive, intelligent agents collaborating to achieve common goals. Unlike a solitary AI, multi-agent AI distributes intelligence among decentralized entities that work together to solve problems. These systems can be useful in a range of fields such as logistics, power grids, manufacturing, disaster response, and more.This workshop seeks to delve into the potential applications of multi-agent AI systems in architectural design processes. Our aim is to guide students…

Return to English Workshops Architecting the Future: AI Integration in Architecture with LookX Instructors: Adeline Chan / Wilber Yuen Dates: 24 July - 28 July / 9:30 am - 11:00 am EST Themes: Artificial Intelligence Software: Basic Rhino knowledge , KreaAI subscription (optional), Discord account, LookX Number of Students: 60 Workshop registration open until filled Description: The "Architecting the Future: AI Integration in Architecture with LookX" workshop is structuredinto three core modules, each focusing on a crucial aspect of AI in architecture. Over the courseof the workshop, participants will engage in a series of lectures, hands-on activities, andcollaborative projects to bridge the gap between AI theory and real-world architectural practice.The workshop will be led by Adeline Chan, Senior Strategic Development Manager of xKool (小库科技), Founder of AAL INNOVATION, UK Registered…

Return to English Workshops Adaptive Kinetic Facade: Improving Daylight Performance and Thermal Comfort Instructors: Zahra Shirzadnia / Ali Goharian / Mohammadjavad Mahdavinejad / Roel Loonen / Mohamed Hamdy Dates: 24 July - 27 July / 03:40 - 08:15 EST Themes: Computational Design, Performative Design Software: Rhino, Grasshopper, Ladybug Tools, Wallacie plugin Number of Students: 70 Workshop registration full. Description: The " Adaptive Kinetic Facade: Improving Daylight Performance and Thermal Comfort " workshop is acomprehensive four-day tutorial designed to explore the principles and practices of dynamic façadedesign. Participants will gain insights into how dynamic and adaptive façade systems can enhance bothdaylight performance and thermal comfort in modern buildings. This workshop emphasizesinterdisciplinary approaches and practical applications, with detailed tutorials on parametric design andrelevant software tools, including Rhino, Grasshopper, Ladybug tools, and Wallacei…

Return to English Workshops AI-Generated Design: From Concept to Reality Instructors: Megan Ammari Dates: 26 July - 28 July / 12:00 - 15:00 ( GMT + 1) Themes: AI / AR/VR / Computational Design Software:   Blockade Skybox AI / Bezi, Unity / Stable Diffusion / Luma Genie AI / Photoshop / Memento360 / Blender Number of Students: 50 Workshop registration open until filled Description: During this three-day workshop, we will delve into the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality (VR), and computational design for world-building. Participants will engage in hands-on experiences with AI tools to create and refine 3D models and 360-degree environments, using their smartphones as VR headsets to visualize their designs on a realistic scale. Day 1: Theory Use Cases Explore real-world examples where AI and VR…

Return to English Workshops Exploring Creativity with Generative AI | Thai/English | Asia-Pacific Instructors: Walaiporn Nakapan / Krit Nakhachat Dates: 26 July - 28 July / 5:30 - 8:30 EST Themes: Artificial Intelligence Language: Thai / English Software: Midjourney / ChatGPT account Number of Students: 50 Workshop registration open until filled Description: In this workshop, participants will delve into the realm of generative artificial intelligence (AI) to explore its potential for fostering creativity. Through hands-on activities and discussions, attendees will gain insights into how generative AI technologies such as ChatGPT and Midjourney AI can be utilized to inspire and generate creative content across various domains. Learning Objectives : To understand the concept of generative AI and its applications in creativity. To explore the key elements of storytelling and how they…

Return to English Workshops Toolmaking for Spatial Intelligence Instructors: Andreea Ion Cojocaru Dates: 24 July - 26 July / 12:00 - 14:00 EST / 27 July / 10:00 - 14:00 EST Themes: Artificial Intelligence, AR/VR Software: Each attendant can use a software of their choosing to produce diagrams. Number of Students: 60 Workshop registration open until filled Description: Two new technologies have made unprecedented advances in the past few years and they are now embedded in a variety of consumer products: synthetic realities (virtual and augmented) and artificial intelligence. However, the further evolution of these two technologicaldirections might require a coevolution. Human beings, and all adaptive life forms, rely heavily on their ability to navigate a spatial environment, and to exchange information with it through I/O loops. Currently, common artificial…

Return to English Workshops Biodesign and Fabrication: Computational design for biologically inspired structures and parametric modeling for digital fabrication Instructors: Kenneth Wilson / Dana Molzhigit Dates: 24 July - 26 July / 10:00 - 14:30 EST Themes: Biodesign / Computational Design / Fabrication Software: Rhino / Grasshopper / Houdini Number of Students: 50 Workshop registration open until filled Description: The construction industry significantly contributes to global greenhouse gas emissions and resource depletion, exacerbating the need for innovative solutions. Biodesign offers potential solutions by harnessing living systems and materials to create more sustainable and resilient buildings.The goal of the workshop is to introduce complex parametric modeling tools to design and fabricate structures inspired and informed by biological systems. It is structured in three sessions:● Session 1: Introduction of biodesign concepts. Students…

Return to English Workshops Smart Textiles, Smarter Buildings: A Workshop on Form-Finding of Adaptive Textile Systems for Facade Retrofitting Instructors: Amirhossein Ahmadnia Dates: 24 - 25 July / 4:00-6:30 EST / 8:30-11:30 EST | 26 - 28 July / 8:30-11:30 EST Themes: Material Studies / Computational Design Software: Rhinoceros and Grasshopper / Ladybug Tools / Gh.Python Number of Students: 60 Workshop registration open until filled Description: The increasing urgency of sustainable practices necessitates innovative solutions within the built environment. Existing buildings, often plagued by inadequate energy efficiency, contribute significantly to rising carbon emissions. This workshop explores the potential of textiles and lightweight systems as a method for retrofitting building facades. These materials offer a novel approach to address energy concerns in existing structures.Textiles, with their inherent flexibility and diverse properties,…

Return to English Workshops From Nature to Structure: Crafting Biodesign Patterns for Architectural Excellence Instructors: Susmita Biswas / Michael Wickerson / Pijush Kumar Paul / Satyam Goel Dates: 22 July - 28 July / 11:30 - 13:30 EST Themes: Bio Design / Design / Patterns Total Hours of Workshop: 16 Hours Required Software: Rhino, Grasshopper , Basic Programing Language (Python) Required Hardware: A PC with a slightly powerful CPU and GPU Number of Students: 60 Workshop full please watch live stream Description: Welcome to the workshop titled "From Nature to Structure: Crafting Bio Design Patterns for Architectural Excellence”. We invite you to join us on an immersive journey into the fascinating realm of biodesign patterns and witness their profound impact on architectural practice in this captivating experience. Join us on…