Hello there!

We wanted to bring to your attention some exciting updates from our end this week. We have published several new projects and articles and are excited to share them with you.

In case you missed it, we recently published a review of 2023, which I highly recommend checking out. Last year, artificial intelligence, robotics, and virtual reality were on the agenda, and these technologies have been incorporated into daily life with recent developments. 🦾

Many companies have started to unveil their upcoming projects worldwide, and we are excited to share this progress with you!

Today’s must-read:

• How can artificial intelligence revolutionize urban health for proactive well-being?

• Can the tiny house movement revolutionize modern living, or will challenges hold it back?

• How is robot-assisted construction changing the building and infrastructure industry?

Lastly, we have a fantastic workshop coming up this weekend with Tim Fu at PAACADEMY. During the workshop, we will learn how to design, post-processing techniques, productivity strategies, essential resources, and an overview of other applications to prepare for the coming era of AI.

Thank you for taking the time to read this newsletter. Have a great day! 🌿

Best,
Serra

This Weekend: Parametric Intelligence

This course is geared towards developing technical and practical skill sets in using AI for architecture. Under the design and technical guidance of Tim Fu, participants will learn to fully develop their own design from 2d to 3d, using holistic AI workflow, going from AI concept design with Midjourney, parametric design with Rhino/Grasshopper, and LookX for detail development and rendering.

8 AI-powered sketch-to-image generators for designers

As designers, we are all familiar with the time-consuming process of rendering and visualizing our designs. While numerous text-to-image generators are available, the concept of sketch-to-image generators is relatively new. Here are a few tools to experiment with sketch-to-image generators.

Architectural Controversies: Designs and Ethical Debates of 2023

This year, we discussed many projects and events in the world of architecture and design. Here is a quick look at a few architectural controversies we selected for you. Looking back to 2023, there were many positive and negative events that triggered change, including many firsts, trending topics, breakthroughs, and significant changes. Here’s a review of that year.

10 spotlighted AI designers of 2023

In the year 2023, we met many individuals who were fascinated by the potential of artificial intelligence and its integration into the world of design. Across the globe, a growing number of designers were working tirelessly to explore the possibilities of AI, machine learning, and other emerging technologies in their search for more efficient, innovative, and sustainable solutions.

Upcoming Workshops

LA’s first 3D printed net zero house completed by Woodbury University students

A group of architecture students from Woodbury University, in partnership with Emergent, have built Los Angeles’ first fully 3D-printed net-zero energy house. Also, the walls of the 40-square-meter house were constructed in just 15 hours with the use of COBOD International’s BOD2 construction 3D printer.

James Dolan seeks investors to build Sphere Abu Dhabi

James L. Dolan, Executive Chairman of MSG Network, is looking for investors to build a ‘Sphere’ in Abu Dhabi. “We want to expand this globally,” Andrew Shulkind, head of capture for MSG Sphere Studios, said previously.

NEOM announced its new coastal wellness destination, Norlana

NEOM has announced Norlana, a modern, active lifestyle community in Saudi Arabia. The new destination will offer 711 properties, including mansions, apartments, and beach villas, which can accommodate 3,000 inhabitants. Also, there are plans to construct a 120-berth marina.

Upcoming Workshops

Foster + Partners to design Changfeng Mixed-Use Development in Shangai

The Changfeng Mixed-Use Development, which was designed by Foster + Partners as a part of the Shanghai 2035 Masterplan, is based on the concept of a “15-minute community Life Circle.” This means that all the essential services and facilities required for daily life are easily accessible to the residents.