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Learn from BIG, Fran Silvestre & World-Class Design Leaders

Learn from BIG, Fran Silvestre & World-Class Design Leaders

Free talks, AI workshops, BIM, Grasshopper, ComfyUI, and digital fabrication, all in one place.

Hamid Hassanzadeh
July 22, 2026

👋 Hello everyone,

🚀 Every week, I’m reminded that architecture is evolving faster than ever. New tools, AI-powered workflows, digital fabrication, and computational thinking are redefining the way we design, and staying ahead means learning directly from the people shaping that future.

🏛️ Start with Rethinking Architecture by Fran Silvestre and discover why simplicity is often the greatest challenge in architecture in a unique online 45-minute keynote lecture.

🎓 This week’s edition is all about learning. Join us for Design-Tech Talk 11, our free two-day online event bringing together architects, researchers, artists, and technologists to explore the future of design through AI, computation, fabrication, and emerging technologies. The event features an international lineup of speakers including Franz Forsberg, Ekaterina Lukasheva, Tony Tsui, Virginia Melnyk, Zoltán Neville, and Radu Ciurba.

💡 We’re also highlighting our latest workshops, including Pixel Interfaces: AI Workflows in ComfyUI, Clay 3D-Printing: Beyond Digital Design, AI for Architectural Competitions: From Brief to Submission, BIM Masterclass: Data Automation in Revit & Claude, and Grasshopper Masterclass: Parametric Facade Generator. Whether you’re exploring AI, BIM, computational design, digital fabrication, or advanced parametric workflows, there’s never been a better time to invest in your skills and stay ahead of the industry.

I highly suggest to check out our PAACADEMY Pro and Full Access Memberships to unlock even more workshops, courses, and exclusive learning opportunities.