New In-person AI workshops for Architects and Designers
Copenhagen
Join the waiting list for our upcoming in-presence workshop in Copenhagen, where we explore the integration of AI within the creative process.
These unique experiences will include:
- AI Integration & Implementation: Seamlessly incorporate AI into your workflow.
- AI Design Exploration: Unlock new methods to push creative boundaries using Advanced Midjourney and other AI tools.
- AI Design Control: Master directing AI outputs to align with your design vision using ComfyUI.
- Mastering LLMs and AI Assistants: Boost your productivity and expand your knowledge with Large Language Models and AI assistants.
- AI for Visualization: Enhance your ability to create impactful and dynamic visuals and animations with AI.
Reserve your spot today and lead the way in creative AI innovation!
Recommendations for AI Practice
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer seen as future technology—it is part of the present. AI's influence is growing rapidly, and staying ahead of the curve is essential. Therefore, NORDFY, in collaboration with FAOD, the Union of Architects and Designers in Denmark, offers a series of AI courses and workshops specially tailored for architects and designers.
It’s about adopting a new way of thinking—understanding how to collaborate best with technology. You will learn how to use various AI platforms, integrate AI into your workflow, and develop a strategy to strengthen AI competencies within your design thinking. We focus on practical solutions you can apply immediately.
You can join our waiting lists for courses and workshops and secure a solid foundation for implementing AI in your design process.
Flexible Learning: Courses When You’re Ready
Our new course model is based on waiting lists, where you can sign up without commitment. When at least six participants have given preliminary acceptance, we confirm the course and set the date, location, and time. This ensures all participants receive the best support and practical training.
With these courses and workshops, you can challenge your creativity, redefine your design process, and optimize your administrative tasks using AI. Be part of the future of architecture—join the waiting list today!
Mentors
Riccardo Piazzai
Architect & Strategic Leader in BIM, Digital Twins, and AI, with international experiences in Italy, Japan, and Denmark. Instrumental in driving digital strategies for industry leaders like Schmidt Hammer Lassen, Perkins & Will, and Mario Cucinella Architects, bridging the gap between technology and design.
He is deeply interested in the intersection between design, digital technology, and entrepreneurship as an opportunity to foster equality, sustainability, and future-ready thinking. Since 2017, he has been immersed in Computational Design and BIM, particularly in data-driven design workflows within a strategic framework.
Tiago Pereira
Tiago is an accomplished business leader and creative director with broad international experience in design and leadership roles.
Committed to fostering strategic development and driving value creation, Tiago’s ultimate objective is to ignite comprehensive and visionary change in society through innovative solutions and technological advancements.
His current focus lies in empowering individuals to develop skills that ensure future readiness. Anchored in a foundation of robust cultural and creative intelligence, Tiago employs clear methodologies, curiosity, integrity, and critical thinking in all aspects of life.
He will be sharing lessons learnt along his career, providing designers with insights from both clients and design leaders perspective. By explaining the reasoning behind design decisions that lead to successful projects, he actively coaches designers to enhance their understanding of the complexities involved.
“Throughout my career, I have leveraged my international and multicultural skills to deliver captivating, surprising solutions and well-thought-out developments, while empowering teams and individuals to reach their full potential and win the job.”
Maurizio Gastoni
Maurizio Gastoni is a seasoned architectural visualizer with over a decade of experience, based in Copenhagen. He has collaborated with some of the top Scandinavian architectural firms and serves an extensive international clientele. Formerly with Vismo, Maurizio now leads as the Director of Wizarch, where he drives forward-looking projects.
His deep engagement with artificial intelligence in visualizations began through his collaboration with the NORDFY Team, where he holds the role of AI Visualization Specialist. Using advanced tools such as Comfy UI, Krea, Magnific, and Runaway, he enhances output quality, increases flexibility, and optimizes workflows, continually pushing the boundaries of architectural visualization.
Programme
AI Integration & Implementation
AI Intro & Implementation and gain a fundamental understanding of generative AI, its applications, and how it can make your workday easier.
Are you curious about how AI can enhance your architectural practice? This course provides you with tools and methods that are directly applicable to your daily work. Learn how AI can simplify the design process, boost your creativity, and help you develop more innovative solutions. In short: "Don’t work harder – work smarter."
This course is tailored for architects and designers who want to understand and begin using AI in their daily work. Our instructors will introduce you to relevant AI tools and demonstrate how they can enhance and streamline your workflow. Through practical examples and case studies, you will gain insight into how AI can help you create unique designs and rethink your approach to the design process.
AI Design Exploration: Advanced Midjourney
Be part of this workshop and learn how to use AI to create visionary designs.
This two-day workshop is tailored to help you integrate AI into your design process across various design tasks. You can choose to attend only the first day or both days for the full experience.
Part 1: Explore, Design, Create
Day 1 provides an introduction to generative AI, teaching you how to use AI to develop your design visions. We will guide you through techniques like prompting, advanced MidJourney capabilities, and other third-party AI tools, showing how AI can inspire and challenge your creativity.
Part 2: AI in Practice
Day 2 centers on a specific design task, where you will use AI to solve a design challenge within just 4 hours. You will experience how AI can assist in developing ideas that align with client needs and project visions. This hands-on practice will offer practical insights on integrating AI into your design process.
AI Design Control: Mastering Stable Diffusion with ComfyUI
Unlock the potential of AI to enhance your creativity and streamline your design process. This workshop introduces architects and designers to Stable Diffusion with ComfyUI—a powerful tool that uses diffusion models to generate high-quality, AI-driven designs.
Gain a comprehensive understanding of how diffusion models work and learn to navigate ComfyUI to achieve your design goals. We’ll cover practical setup, workflow creation, and parameter adjustments to align AI outputs with your vision.
By participating, you will:
- Receive a detailed introduction to ComfyUI.
- Understand the mechanics of diffusion models and their practical applications.
- Develop hands-on experience in customizing workflows for precise design control.
- Discover advanced techniques to enhance the quality and accuracy of your work.
This workshop offers you a competitive edge by boosting efficiency and unlocking new creative opportunities. Focus on the art of design while minimizing repetitive tasks—empowering you to bring your ideas to life with ease.
Mastering LLMs and AI Assistants
Join the waitlist for our course, Prompting & AI Assistants, and build a strong foundation in using generative AI tools for a wide range of tasks—from daily operations to strategic planning, business management, and personal growth.
In this course, you will develop effective prompting skills and learn how AI assistants can enhance your workflow. Discover how to use AI for project management, strategic development, and administrative support. Explore how AI can boost personal productivity by automating routine tasks and simplifying non-design-related activities.
Learn how to tailor AI tools for your company’s needs, including storytelling, social media management, and content creation.
The course includes both theoretical lessons and hands-on exercises, ensuring you understand AI’s applications and can immediately integrate these tools into your workflow.
AI for Visualization: Crafting the future of Imagery
Unlock your visualization potential in our specialized workshop tailored for ArchiViz enthusiasts and professionals. Dive deep into advanced AI tools such as Comfy UI, Krea, Magnific, and Photoshop’s Generative AI to enhance output quality, flexibility, and workflow efficiency.
Workshop Highlights:
- AI-Powered Visualization Tools: Gain hands-on experience with tools like custom Comfy UI nodes and ControlNet to elevate your design process.
- Superior Image Enhancement: Learn to use Krea and Magnific for upscaling and refining images, ensuring top-tier visual quality.
- AI-Streamlined Workflows: Discover how to automate and optimize your visualization process, from mood exploration to final presentation.
- Real-World AI Applications: Apply AI tools in practical scenarios to create professional-grade visuals ready for showcase.
Generative AI is transforming architectural visualization by enabling dynamic, realistic renderings with less time and effort. Mastering these tools allows you to iterate and visualize spaces effectively, meeting evolving client and market demands. This workshop will cover practical techniques such as finding references, photo bashing, inserting figures, generating images, and upscaling—all designed to streamline your workflow and enhance results.
Stay competitive by integrating generative AI into your daily practice and set yourself up for future success in the field of ArchiViz.