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When saying goodbye to 2023, here are PA’s top 10 most-read contents.

During the year 2023, our team had the opportunity to delve into cutting-edge topics and incorporate new tools into our design process. Throughout the year, we explored and published on diverse subjects, including the latest developments in artificial intelligence, the potential of 3D printing, mega projects, the trend of tiny houses, and much more.

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PA NEXT Team

10 AI tools to generate interior and architectural images

AI tools like Midjourney, DALLE-2, and Stable Diffusion are getting more popular in the design industry. Design professionals are encouraged to use AI applications in their work to speed up the design process and gain more options. Here are ten AI tools that can be used to generate interior and architectural images.

15 best AI image generators you should try

AI is revolutionizing the field of architecture by enabling architects to create more intuitive and informed designs. One valuable tool is AI image generators which help explore and visualize complex design concepts. Here are 15 AI-based image generators for architects to push the boundaries of design and engineering.

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Bolwoningen: Living in Spherical Homes

The Bolwoningen is a residential community in Den Bosch, Netherlands. The houses are spherical in shape and were part of an experimental housing project funded by the Dutch government in the late 60s. Despite the challenges in construction, interior design, and maintenance, the community still has happy occupants. Today, it's a unique tourist attraction in town.

Top 10 tallest skyscrapers around the world

Modern-day architecture is reaching new heights with structures that are taller, smarter, more efficient, and sustainable. The top ten tallest skyscrapers around the world (until new ones are built) are a testament to the collaboration of architects, engineers, construction engineers, structural engineers, MEP, and other facets of the construction industry.

7 ongoing mega projects of Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia is undergoing megaprojects to diversify its economy beyond oil and elevate its position as a key trade and tourism destination. Here is a look at seven ongoing megaprojects set to transform the country as part of Saudi Arabia Vision 2030.

Nature-inspired design: Biomimicry in architecture

Nature inspires scholars, scientists, and architects. It has an adaptation and coping process that one can learn from. Nature is often mimicked in architecture, from forms to entire structures.

Synthetic Vernacular via Artificial Intelligence – Studio Aikin Karr

This studio will mainly be focusing on the Midjourney image generator from a beginner level. However, participants will also get a chance to explore the full design workflow ideal for video generation. This will include but is not limited to creating a content calendar in Notion, prompt engineering with Midjourney, post processing with Adobe Photoshop (Beta) and Runway ML and a brief exploration of emerging trends within the AI-architecture landscape.