Taking Control 3.0: Stable Diffusion XL x ControlNet – Studio Carlos Banon

This workshop offers technical knowledge and fosters creative thinking by exploring Midjourney, Stable Diffusion XL, combined with Rhinoceros3D, to produce open-ended and controlled designs to industry-ready standards.

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Topic: Taking Control 3.0: Stable Diffusion XL x ControlNet
Date: November 4-5, 2023
Time: 12:00 – 16:00 GMT
Format: Online on Zoom
Duration: 2 Sessions (8 Hours)
Registration Deadline: November 3, 2023
Difficulty: Intermediate
Language: English
Certificate: Yes
General Registration: 145 EUR
Fee For Digital Members: 124 EUR (15% discount available only for Digital Members)
Organized By: PAACADEMY
Tutor: Carlos Banon
Recordings: Recordings will be available for all participants afterward indefinitely.

The workshop is available in a bundle with a discount including two other workshops. For more details: visit the ‘Artificial Intelligence Bundle 2.’

Introduction to the Workshop:

Design workflow has been completely redefined since AI platforms such as Midjourney and Stable Diffusion impacted spatial and product design. This workshop offers technical knowledge and fosters creative thinking by exploring Midjourney, Stable Diffusion XL, combined with Rhinoceros3D, to produce open-ended, controlled designs to industry-ready standards. On the one hand, we will learn to expand architectural concepts using Midjourney’s commands such as /image, /blend, and /remix, including using image prompts as guidance. Also, we will develop solid skills to control geometry, materiality, and atmosphere further using Stable Diffusion + ControlNet, including inpainting techniques. The Taking Control 3.0 workshop will combine both tools to maximize potential and optimize them for various design objectives.

Scope of the workshop:

Introduction and Overview:

A brief introduction to Midjourney and Stable Diffusion
Overview of their impact on architectural design workflows
Understanding the significance of integrating these tools to produce 3D Models

Midjourney for Architectural Concepts:

Introduction to Midjourney’s commands: /image, /blend, and /remix
Understanding the use of image prompts for concept generation
Hands-on exercises to create and expand architectural concepts using Midjourney

Stable Diffusion x ControlNet for Conceptualization, Materiality, and Atmosphere Control:

Introduction to Design Possibilities with Stable Diffusion XL x ControlNet
Techniques for controlling geometry and materiality in architectural design
Hands-on exercises to develop skills in materiality and atmosphere manipulation

Wrap-up and Next Steps:

Alternative SDXL Interfaces: ConfyUI
Recap of key learnings from the workshop, opportunities for further exploration and skill development
Q&A

Learning Objectives:

Develop a comprehensive understanding of Midjourney and Stable Diffusion and their articulation with Rhinoceros to redefine product and spatial design workflows
Enhance participants’ skills in combining Midjourney’s commands (/image, /blend, /remix) with image prompts for generating and expanding innovative product and architectural design concepts
Build proficiency in controlling materiality and atmosphere using Stable Diffusion + ControlNet, enabling iterations for the creation of immersive and adaptive spaces
Master the integration of Midjourney and Stable Diffusion within Rhinoceros to optimize design workflows, maximize potential, and adapt to various design objectives

Program:

Day 1: Setting Foundations

Introduction
Lecture
Tutorials
Stable Diffusion x ControlNet Fundamentals

Discussion

Day 2: Control and Production (5h)

Production Review and General Discussion
Tutorial
Tutorial

Software:

Midjourney: Standard membership recommended. (No prior experience needed. Subscription required)
Stable Diffusion and ControlNet (installation process will be shown during the course. A cloud server will be available for students to process images remotely.)
Rhinoceros3D (basic notion of 3D modelling is recommended)
Photoshop Beta (elemental notions)

Important notes:

The “Taking Control 3.0” Studio workshop by PAACADEMY will start on Saturday, November 4th-5th, at 12:00 (GMT).
Total sessions: 2 Sessions
The teaching duration per session will be 4 hours.
Students will have time for a break between teaching hours.
Each session and the entire studio will be recorded, and videos will be available for participants just a day after the class for unlimited time.
PAACADEMY will provide a certificate of attendance.
The studio has limited seats. Tickets are non-transferable & non-refundable. Please read carefully before you register.

Instructor:

Carlos Bañón

Carlos Bañón is an award-winning architect working at the intersection of AI, Digital Design, and Advanced Manufacturing methods in Architecture. Co-founder of his practice Subarquitectura Architects in Spain and Singapore and Tenured Associate Professor at the prestigious Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), he has also held visiting professorships at MIT and EPFL. Bañón, author of the book “3D Printing Architecture: Workflows, Applications, and Trends,” has been recognized with the Design of the Year Prize by the London Design Museum, Singapore’s President Design Award, the Architizer A+ Award, and has been featured in prestigious publications such as AD, Dezeen, and ArchDaily. As a trailblazer in AI-driven design, Bañón actively shapes the future of architecture through innovative built projects and by sharing his expertise in lectures, workshops, and publications. Bañón’s creations have received international acclaim, with multiple selections for the Venice Biennale of Architecture, Triennale di Milano, Seoul Biennale of Architecture, and a Mies van der Rohe Award nomination.