Spatial Dynamics: AI & Human Movement Design – Studio Settawut Leenavong

Topic: Spatial Dynamics: AI & Human Movement Design
Date: February 3 & 4, 2024
Time: 11:00 – 15:00 GMT
Format: Online on Zoom
Duration: 2 Sessions (8 Hours)
Course Fee: Free for Digital Members
Difficulty: Beginner – Intermediate
Language: English
Certificate: Yes
Organized By: PAACADEMY’s Original Content
Tutor: Chokoon – Settawut Leenavong
Videos: Recordings will be available for all members afterward.

Introduction to the workshop:

“What can space do?” is a big question that resonates with every architect, practitioner, or design student alike at least once. Everyone may have a personal answer to such a simple question. At its fundamental level, a well-designed space may organize movement, distribute land use, influence crime and safety, affect urban carbon footprint, and determine land value. It becomes evident the word “Space” is such a vast term; therefore, in our workshop, “Space” will refer to the physical construction of architecture as its creator designed it.

However, to truly understand space, we must first understand its users – ourselves, as humans. A chimpanzee will not use the art gallery the same way we do. The contradiction has led to our workshop, which will challenge the subjects of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and various experimental design philosophies concerning how human behavior interprets the architectural body and maneuvers through it.

The scope of the workshop:

This workshop will focus on understanding multiple thinking processes and developing iterative algorithms to evaluate circulation within a given space. The class predominantly deals with the dynamics of numbers, probability, and data concerning the flow of people, space measurement, and its integration. The software depends on Rhinoceros and Grasshopper 3D visual programming, making it suitable for design practitioners without experience in coding languages.

Objectives:

During the two-day workshop, the students are expected to discover expansive views of various methodologies and unique thinking processes that get incorporated into our understanding of movement through space from a computational perspective. Moreover, students will be encouraged to formulate their ideas. They will be equipped with new tools to facilitate their ability to tackle challenging design scenarios, aiming to evaluate and create a better space.

Software:

• Rhino 7
• Grasshopper

Grasshopper Plugins

• Anemone
• Boid
• LunchBoxML
• Pufferfish
• Treesloth
• Heteroptera

Program of the workshop:

Day 1

• Introduction / Presentation (90 mins)
• Grasshopper Script design 1 (60 mins)
• Grasshopper Script design 2 (60 mins)
• Q&A (30 mins)

Day 2

• Presentation (60 mins)
• Grasshopper plugin introduction (30 mins)
• Grasshopper Script design 3 (120 mins)
• Q&A (30 mins)

Important notes:

• The “Spatial Dynamics: AI & Human Movement Design” Studio workshop by PAACADEMY will start on Saturday, February 3rd & 4th, 2024, at 11:00 (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.

Tutor:

Settawut Leenavong

Settawut Leenavong is an architect and computational designer based in Bangkok. His work is a unique blend of art, science, technology, and personality. He has a keen interest in exploring and experimenting with new technologies and enjoys working across various scales, from creating art on canvas, toys, jewelry, furniture, installation, and pavilion design to architecture and building. Chokoon seeks to challenge conventional ways of thinking and express his ideas through innovative production. He aims to push the boundaries of architecture and bring art to new heights while maintaining harmony and aesthetics in his designs.

Spatial Dynamics: AI & Human Movement Design – Studio Settawut Leenavong

Topic: Spatial Dynamics: AI & Human Movement Design
Date: February 3 & 4, 2024
Time: 11:00 – 15:00 GMT
Format: Online on Zoom
Duration: 2 Sessions (8 Hours)
Course Fee: Free for Digital Members
Difficulty: Beginner – Intermediate
Language: English
Certificate: Yes
Organized By: PAACADEMY’s Original Content
Tutor: Chokoon – Settawut Leenavong
Videos: Recordings will be available for all members afterward.