Hello,

In this Friday's edition, I’m thrilled to share some noteworthy updates from the past week!

First up, Apple’s Vision Pro mixed-reality headset is facing a production scale-down, with possible manufacturing cessation by November due to lower-than-expected demand.

After nearly three years of closure following tragic incidents, The Vessel at Hudson Yards in New York has reopened with enhanced safety measures.

The London Stadium is also making strides toward sustainability by installing 6,500 square meters of solar membrane panels, positioning it as one of the world’s greenest sports and concert venues.

For art lovers, don’t miss the Duo exhibition by Melek Zeynep Bulut, set to light up the Painted Hall at the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich from October 28 to November 3.

Be sure to explore these trends and more at PAACADEMY’s latest workshops, where you can connect with industry thought leaders and dive into the future of design and innovation. 🤝

Till we encounter somewhere again!

Warmly,
Serra

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A timeless anthem celebrating individuality and resilience, It brings Sting's smooth voice alongside jazzy instrumentals and poignant lyrics. This track carries an air of sophistication and introspection, making it the perfect background for moments of creative reflection. Let its rhythm and refined vibe inspire you to embrace your unique path and create with authenticity.

Evolution and Key Features of Byzantine Architecture

Byzantine architecture is a decorative invention that developed out of late Roman architecture and evolved into its expression, expressing power and faith. This architectural style, which is characterized by its majestic domes, rich mosaics, and ornate church buildings, helped to shape not only famous religious buildings but also created a global heritage that remains relevant to modern architecture.

Merging Nature and Urban Spaces through Biophilic Design

With the fast pace of urban expansion, biophilic design has come as a revolutionary architectural concept, one that incorporates nature into construction. This approach is centered around nature and prioritizes human well-being by incorporating nature within everyday spaces.

A Guide to Identifying Futurist Architecture in Modern Cities

The concept of futurism in architecture stands apart from traditional designs and reflects the ideology of innovation, speed, technology, and dynamic movement. The architectural style originated at the beginning of the 20th century as part of the greater futurist art movement, characterized by complex forms, advanced technology, and a departure from historical styles.

8 Most Popular Rhino Plugins

Rhino is one of the highly popular 3D modeling tools, greatly adopted in handling complex form construction with precision in modeling and accuracy for architects, industrial designers, and engineers. Further functionalities are made available in this software through different plugins that enhance its capabilities concerning parametric design, rendering, environmental analysis, and animation.

How to Create High-Quality Architectural Visuals with DALL-E

To create high-quality architectural visuals with DALL-E integration via ChatGPT, follow one that is a bit more specific to architecture. If you are not familiar with the prototype, DALL-E is an AI model developed by OpenAI that generates images from textual descriptions. It can create unique and detailed images based on the prompts provided by users, allowing for a wide range of artistic styles and subjects

Integrating Parametric Design with Real-Time Visualization

The combination of Parametric design with real-time visualization gives architects unprecedented flexibility and unleashes creativity. These tools support rapid prototyping and design exploration and push the boundaries of form and materiality. This article will highlight the role of Grasshopper 3D in parametric design, explain the various tools used for real-time visualization, and showcase the impact this integration has had on architectural design.

EcoFusion: Robotic Manufacturing

This workshop will focus on designing architectural components such as facade panels, columns, and structural components. Participants must have advanced knowledge of Rhino and basic knowledge of Grasshopper. The workshop will introduce the KUKA PRC Grasshopper plugin to simulate and operate the KUKA robotic arms directly. The workshop is scheduled for December 14 – 15, 2024.

Building Envelope(d) Data

The “Building Envelope(d) Data”workshop is designed to equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of professional workflows applicable to diverse design scales and contexts. Attendees will learn to create fully parametric 3D models using Rhino and Grasshopper, streamlining design processes from concept development to detailed façade design. The workshop is scheduled for November 16–17, 2024.

Adaptive Fashion: Procedural Design with Bio-Materials

The "Adaptive Fashion: Procedural Design with Bio-Materials" workshop delves into cutting-edge design methodologies that blend data-driven geometries with bio-materials. Participants will explore the creation of adaptive, second-skin textiles tailored for the human body. This workshop is part of a discounted bundle, which includes two additional fashion design workshops. For more information, visit the Fashion Design Bundle page. The workshop will take place from November 2-3, 2024.

A review of 3D printing with low-carbon concrete

Concrete is an essential building block of the construction industry. It is the most globally consumed resource all around the world. Concrete is a versatile material whose adaptability factor has applications on various scales and levels for utilization in foundations, roofing, walls, floors, cladding, and infrastructure – bridges, dams, etc.

10 best 3D printers for product design projects

3D printers have become increasingly important in the product design industry, allowing for the rapid and efficient production of prototypes, models, and even finished products. These printers enable designers to quickly and affordably create and test ideas, streamlining the design and prototyping process.

Exploring 3D printed housing as a solution for post-disaster temporary shelters

North American Wildfires, floods in Pakistan, hurricanes, tornados, cyclones, storms and blizzards, the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and earthquakes in Indonesia or Turkey – the latter claiming over 43.000 fatalities and over 80.000 thousand destroyed buildings and counting – are just some of the tragic disasters that happened globally and recently.