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🌱 Join Arthur Mamou-Mani’s Eco-Parametric Architecture Workshop at PAACADEMY: https://paacademy.com/course/eco-parametric-architecture-arthur-mamou-mani Learn directly from Arthur Mamou-Mani in this two-day online workshop on November 21–22, 2026. Explore Grasshopper, computational design, circular architecture, and robotic fabrication, and discover how to connect digital design with sustainable materials and real-world manufacturing. 👉 ⁠Register Now: https://paacademy.com/course/eco-parametric-architecture-arthur-mamou-mani 🏆 CartesianForms: Architecture Reimagined — $120,000 Prize Pool! What happens when artificial intelligence meets architectural imagination? Join the CartesianForms international architecture competition, organized by PAACADEMY in collaboration with FORMAS.AI. Challenge conventional design thinking, experiment with AI-powered workflows, and compete for a prize pool of up to $120,000 in cash prizes and technology credits. 👉 ⁠Register Now: https://paacademy.com/competitions/cartesianforms-architecture-reimagined 🎙️ Designing Forward — Episode 76 | Arthur Mamou-Mani Can artificial intelligence make architecture more sustainable, or are we simply creating more complex forms with increasingly powerful tools? In this episode of Designing Forward, host Hamid Hasanzade, founder of Parametric Architecture and PAACADEMY, welcomes Arthur Mamou-Mani, French architect, designer, and founder of London-based Mamou-Mani Architects. Known for his pioneering work in computational design, circular architecture, and robotic fabrication, Arthur shares his perspective on how emerging technologies are transforming the way we design, manufacture, and construct our built environment. From his early experiences at the Architectural Association to projects such as Galaxia at Burning Man and Conifera for COS, Arthur explains how parametric thinking has evolved beyond complex geometries into a methodology for creating more efficient, adaptable, and environmentally responsible architecture. The conversation also explores his work with Fab.Pub, where mobile robotic factories and recycled materials are opening new possibilities for decentralized manufacturing and large-scale 3D printing. What We Discuss: Circular Architecture: Why sustainability must go beyond materials to include assembly, disassembly, and reuse.Computational Design: How Grasshopper and parametric thinking transformed architectural practice.Robotic Fabrication & 3D Printing: The potential of mobile factories, recycled polymers, and localized construction.AI in Architecture: How artificial intelligence is changing design workflows, automation, and architectural creativity.Architecture Entrepreneurship: Why architects should understand business, technology, and the opportunities beyond traditional practice.The Future of Architectural Education: What the next generation must learn to remain relevant in an AI-driven industry.Community & Collaboration: Why sharing knowledge and making advanced technologies accessible matters for the future of design. 💡 Is AI Replacing Architects? Arthur believes artificial intelligence is not a replacement for architectural creativity but a powerful tool that can help architects reclaim time, explore new possibilities, and focus on meaningful design decisions. As AI becomes increasingly integrated into architectural practice, understanding geometry, materials, fabrication, and computational thinking may become more important than ever. The question is no longer simply what technology can generate, but why we use it and how it can improve the built environment. About Designing Forward: Designing Forward is a podcast by Parametric Architecture, hosted by Hamid Hasanzade, featuring conversations with architects, designers, and creative thinkers exploring the future of architecture, design, technology, and innovation. Subscribe to Designing Forward for more conversations with the people shaping the future of architecture.

What happens when one of the world’s most visionary designers combines nearly 50 years of creative thinking with artificial intelligence? In Episode 75 of Designing Forward, Hamid Hasanzade sits down with Ross Lovegrove for a wide-ranging conversation about AI, organic design, nature, computational design, advanced manufacturing, entrepreneurship, and where design is heading next. Transcription.txtBest Architecture Courses at PAACADEMY: Learn AI, computational design, parametric design, digital fabrication, 3D printing, and emerging technologies: → ⁠https://paacademy.com/courses/allJoin the global AI design competition to win from $120,000+ prizes pool: → More: https://paacademy.com/competitions/cartesianforms-architecture-reimaginedRoss Lovegrove has spent his career working across industrial design, technology, materials, transportation, furniture, architecture, and experimental fabrication. In this conversation, he explains why he has never felt entirely comfortable with the conventional title of “designer,” instead describing himself as a “sculptor of technology.” Transcription.txtRoss and Hamid explore the difference between simply copying the appearance of nature and understanding how natural systems actually work. They discuss organic design, material efficiency, the relationship between design and the biosphere, and why emerging technologies could allow us to create objects and architecture that behave more intelligently. Transcription.txtA major part of the conversation focuses on artificial intelligence and the future of creativity. Ross shares the story behind his collaboration with Google DeepMind and Gemini, where his drawings and design philosophy were used to generate hundreds of variations for an experimental chair. The process produced more than 600 iterations before one direction was selected and physically 3D printed, revealing both the extraordinary possibilities and current limitations of AI-generated design. Transcription.txtThe discussion also moves into computational design, additive manufacturing, collaboration with designers such as Arturo Tedeschi, the future of design education, and why younger designers need to develop their own creative language rather than simply relying on increasingly powerful tools. Ross argues that access to AI alone isn’t enough; designers still need curiosity, knowledge, experimentation, and an “inquiring mind.”Later in the episode, Ross and Hamid discuss why architects and designers should think more like entrepreneurs, how small teams can use technology to tackle increasingly complex problems, and why the future may belong to independent creative minds capable of combining design, computation, engineering, manufacturing, and business. Transcription.txtIn this episode: Ross Lovegrove’s design philosophy • AI and Google DeepMind • Organic design and nature • Computational and parametric design • 3D printing and advanced manufacturing • The future of materials • Design education • Creativity and authorship in the age of AI • Working with Arturo Tedeschi • Entrepreneurship for designers and architects • The future of architecture and industrial designDesigning Forward is a podcast by Parametric Architecture exploring the future of architecture, design, technology, AI, and creative practice through conversations with the people shaping what comes next. Transcription.txtSubscribe for more conversations with architects, designers, technologists, and creative minds shaping the future.#RossLovegrove #ArtificialIntelligence #Design #IndustrialDesign #Architecture #AI #ComputationalDesign #ParametricDesign #DesigningForward #ParametricArchitecture

AI is transforming architecture, but does that mean replacing the architect?In this episode of Designing Forward, Hamid Hasanzade is joined by Alexander Josephson, Co-founder of PARTISANS, and Arturo Tedeschi, architect and computational designer, for a conversation about AI, technology, creativity, and the changing role of architects.They explore why architects need to take greater control of the technologies shaping their profession, how AI could move beyond generic image generation toward tools built around an architect’s own knowledge and vision, and why the most valuable parts of architecture may remain the ones that are difficult to automate.The conversation also looks at the evolution from computational and parametric design to AI-driven workflows, authorship and originality in the age of generative AI, and a future where technology becomes increasingly invisible, allowing architects to focus more deeply on ideas, experimentation, and architectural quality.In this episode: Will AI replace architects?Taking back control of architectural technologyAI beyond image generationThe future of computational and parametric designCreativity, authorship, and originalityBuilding AI around an architecture studio’s own knowledgeHow the role of the architect is changingWhy architects should become more entrepreneurialLearn with PAACADEMY:Designing Forward is supported by PAACADEMY, the educational platform by Parametric Architecture, where architects and designers can learn directly from leading professionals working across AI, computational design, parametric architecture, digital fabrication, and emerging design technologies.Explore our upcoming live workshops and learn new tools, workflows, and design methodologies through hands-on sessions led by architects and designers from around the world.⁠Explore Upcoming PAACADEMY Workshops: https://paacademy.com/courses/upcomin...⁠Explore PAACADEMY: https://paacademy.com/Designing Forward is a podcast by Parametric Architecture exploring the future of architecture, design, technology, and creative practice through conversations with leading voices shaping the industry.Hosted by Hamid Hasanzade.Subscribe to Designing Forward for more conversations about architecture, AI, computational design, technology, and the future of creative practice.#Architecture #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #ComputationalDesign #DesigningForward #ParametricArchitecture #PAACADEMY

AI is moving beyond generating beautiful images. It can now model, operate design software, make decisions, and increasingly participate in the architectural process itself. So what happens to architects when AI becomes an active collaborator, or even an autonomous agent?In this episode of Designing Forward ↗️, Hamid Hasanzade sits down with architect and Studio Tim Fu founder Tim Fu to explore the next era of AI in architecture.They discuss the rapid evolution from generative AI to agentic AI, the arrival of Astra, AI-powered workflows inside Rhino, AutoCAD and Revit, and Tim’s vision for integrating intelligent agents throughout architectural practice. Tim also shares how Studio Tim Fu has evolved from early AI experimentation into a growing architectural practice working on large-scale international projects, alongside the development of STF Intelligence, his new technology venture focused on AI tools for architects.The conversation goes deeper into one of the biggest questions facing the profession: if AI can eventually model, visualize, document, analyze building codes, optimize designs, and even participate in creative decision-making, what will remain uniquely human about being an architect?They also discuss the “Instagrammification” of architecture, AI-generated design culture, parametric thinking in the age of AI, what Tim looks for when hiring the next generation of designers, and why architects who understand computational and algorithmic thinking may become even more valuable, not less.Learn with Tim Fu at PAACADEMYExplore Tim Fu’s Parametric Intelligence 2.0 course: https://paacademy.com/course/parametric-intelligence-2-0/Explore Tim Fu’s courses and profile: https://paacademy.com/creative/tim-fuDesigning Forward ↗️ is a podcast by Parametric Architecture, previously known as PA Talks, featuring conversations with architects, designers, technologists, and creative minds shaping a brighter, more creative tomorrow.Hosted by Hamid HasanzadeFounder & CEO, Parametric Architecture + PAACADEMYGuest: Tim FuArchitect & Founder, Studio Tim FuSubscribe for more conversations at the intersection of architecture, design, AI, technology, and culture.

In the 72nd episode of PA Talks, we travel to Tulum, Mexico for the 20th Anniversary of AZULIK. Eduardo Neira, known as Roth, welcomes us into a world where architecture becomes an extension of nature itself.Neira is the founder of Roth Architecture and the creative mind behind AZULIK, SFER IK, and Uh May, projects internationally recognized for their organic and immersive spatial language. A self-taught architect with an artistic background, Roth approaches architecture intuitively, placing strong emphasis on craftsmanship and hands-on building.Recorded inside the home he designed for himself, this conversation delves into his interdisciplinary creative process, the inspirations behind his work, and the construction of his eco-friendly structures, many of which were built without traditional architectural drawings. We also explore the future of architecture, artificial intelligence, and his message to the next generations.Check out our weekly courses at the PAACADEMY about AI, computational and parametric design, 3D-Printing, and Metaverse: ⁠https://paacademy.com/courses/© 2026 Parametric Architecture, LLC

In this episode of PA Talks, we step inside Heatherwick Studio to meet Pablo Zamorano, Head of Geometry & Computational Design. From crafting complex geometries to developing custom digital tools, Pablo and his team are pushing the limits of architecture with cutting-edge technology.We dive into his journey to Heatherwick, the studio’s unique team environment, and the innovative tools shaping their most ambitious projects. Plus, we explore the role of AI in design, the future of computational workflows, and what young architects need to know to thrive in the field.Tune in for an exclusive look at the tech-driven creativity behind Heatherwick’s boldest designs! Check out our weekly courses at the PAACADEMY about AI, computational and parametric design, 3D-Printing, and Metaverse: ⁠https://paacademy.com/courses/View more news and like this video at: https://parametric-architecture.comFollow us on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/parametric.architecture/Follow us on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/parametric.architecture/Follow us on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/parametric.archi/Follow us on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/parametricarchitecture/Follow us on X: ⁠https://x.com/parametricarch/Listen to the world's best architecture podcast by PA:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7upRiEaKOZNB9m3npkqLd15rt63qENsYApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/tr/podcast/pa-talks/id1503812708Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4P442GMuRk0VtBtNifgKhU?si=7c9b4b0196234dcc© 2024 Parametric Architecture, LLC ⁠⁠⁠#architecture⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#London ⁠⁠⁠#heatherwickstudio⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#ai⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#parametricdesign⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#parametricarchitecture #computationaldesign⁠⁠

Join us as we catch up with the visionary architect Ben van Berkel at UNStudio’s headquarters in Amsterdam. We’ll dive deep into his architectural journey, revaling the inspirations and influences that have shaped his path, while also illuminating some of UNStudio’s most groundbreaking projects. From tech and AI’s impact on architecture to Hardt Hyperloop revolutionizing travel, we talked it all. Plus, discover how social media has become Ben’s secret weapon in staying connected. If you’re an architecture enthusiast, this is a must-watch! Check out our weekly courses at the PAACADEMY about AI, computational and parametric design, 3D-Printing, and Metaverse: ⁠https://paacademy.com/courses/ View more news and like this video at: https://parametric-architecture.com Follow us on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/parametric.architecture/ Follow us on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/parametric.architecture/ Follow us on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/parametric.archi/ Follow us on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/parametricarchitecture/ Follow us on X: ⁠https://x.com/parametricarch/ Listen to the world's best architecture podcast by PA: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7upRiEaKOZNB9m3npkqLd15rt63qENsY Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/tr/podcast/pa-talks/id1503812708 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4P442GMuRk0VtBtNifgKhU?si=7c9b4b0196234dcc © 2024 Parametric Architecture, LLC ⁠⁠#architecture⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#rotterdam ⁠⁠#unstudio ⁠⁠#ai⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#parametricdesign⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#parametricarchitecture #computationaldesign⁠

In this episode of PA Talks, we visit the iconic Zaha Hadid Architects in London to sit down with Shajay Bhooshan, Associate Director and Head of Computation and Design (ZHACODE). This in-depth 40-minute interview delves into the innovative workflows of Zaha Hadid Architects, the founding journey of ZHACODE, and their groundbreaking projects. Shajay shares insights on the future of digital fabrication, the impact of AI on architecture, and the role of game engines in design world. Don’t miss his valuable advice for young architects aspiring to shape the future of the industry. Watch now to explore the intersection of technology and architecture! Check out our weekly courses at the PAACADEMY about AI, computational and parametric design, 3D-Printing, and Metaverse: ⁠https://paacademy.com/courses/ View more news and like this video at: https://parametric-architecture.com Follow us on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/parametric.architecture/ Follow us on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/parametric.architecture/ Follow us on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/parametric.archi/ Follow us on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/parametricarchitecture/ Follow us on X: ⁠https://x.com/parametricarch/ Listen to the world's best architecture podcast by PA: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7upRiEaKOZNB9m3npkqLd15rt63qENsY Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/tr/podcast/pa-talks/id1503812708 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4P442GMuRk0VtBtNifgKhU?si=7c9b4b0196234dcc © 2024 Parametric Architecture, LLC ⁠#architecture⁠ ⁠#digitalfabrication⁠ ⁠#zahahadidarchitects⁠ ⁠#ai⁠ ⁠#parametricdesign⁠ ⁠#parametricarchitecture #computationaldesign⁠

Join us for a short interview with Tim Fu, founder of London-based Studio Tim Fu. An innovative architect, Tim is known for pioneering the integration of artificial intelligence in architecture. In this talk, he shares how computational design tools and AI shape his daily practice, his thoughts on the future of these technologies, and invaluable advice for young architects. Check out our weekly courses at the PAACADEMY about AI, computational and parametric design, 3D-Printing, and Metaverse: ⁠https://paacademy.com/courses/ View more news and like this video at: https://parametric-architecture.com Follow us on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/parametric.architecture/ Follow us on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/parametric.architecture/ Follow us on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/parametric.archi/ Follow us on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/parametricarchitecture/ Follow us on X: ⁠https://x.com/parametricarch/ Listen to the world's best architecture podcast by PA: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7upRiEaKOZNB9m3npkqLd15rt63qENsY Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/tr/podcast/pa-talks/id1503812708 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4P442GMuRk0VtBtNifgKhU?si=7c9b4b0196234dcc © 2024 Parametric Architecture, LLC

We had an inspiring conversation with Sameep Padora, founder of Mumbai-based architecture firm sP+a and Dean of the Faculty of Architecture at CEPT University, on architecture, technology, and urban dynamics. Padora shared how he integrates computational design tools and AI into his daily architectural practice, along with insights from his data-driven (de)Coding Mumbai project, which analyzes Mumbai's urban transformation. Join us for this short interview with Padora, where he also offers valuable advice for young architects! Check out our weekly courses at the PAACADEMY about AI, computational and parametric design, 3D-Printing, and Metaverse: ⁠https://paacademy.com/courses/ View more news and like this video at: https://parametric-architecture.com Follow us on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/parametric.architecture/ Follow us on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/parametric.architecture/ Follow us on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/parametric.archi/ Follow us on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/parametricarchitecture/ Follow us on X: ⁠https://x.com/parametricarch/ Listen to the world's best architecture podcast by PA: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7upRiEaKOZNB9m3npkqLd15rt63qENsY Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/tr/podcast/pa-talks/id1503812708 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4P442GMuRk0VtBtNifgKhU?si=7c9b4b0196234dcc © 2024 Parametric Architecture, LLC

Join us for a short interview with Carlos Bañón, associate professor at SUTD and co-founder of AirLab. He is one of leading voice in digital architecture. In this conversation, Bañón discusses how he integrates AI and technology into his work, his thoughts on the future of these tools, and how we can find the new ways of architecture. He also shares new methods for practicing architecture and offers invaluable advice to young architects. Check out our weekly courses at the PAACADEMY about AI, computational and parametric design, 3D-Printing, and Metaverse: ⁠https://paacademy.com/courses/ View more news and like this video at: https://parametric-architecture.com Follow us on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/parametric.architecture/ Follow us on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/parametric.architecture/ Follow us on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/parametric.archi/ Follow us on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/parametricarchitecture/ Follow us on X: ⁠https://x.com/parametricarch/ Listen to the world's best architecture podcast by PA: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7upRiEaKOZNB9m3npkqLd15rt63qENsY Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/tr/podcast/pa-talks/id1503812708 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4P442GMuRk0VtBtNifgKhU?si=7c9b4b0196234dcc © 2024 Parametric Architecture, LLC

Join us at PA Talks 68 for an exclusive office tour and interview with Arthur Mamou-Mani, an acclaimed architect renowned for his innovative use of 3D printing and eco-friendly materials. Based in London, Mamou-Mani leads a pioneering architectural practice that combines cutting-edge digital fabrication with sustainable design principles. From creating mesmerizing pavilions like the Galaxia Temple at Burning Man to developing modular structures, Mamou-Mani is at the forefront of a new era in architecture—one where creativity meets environmental consciousness. In this video, we explore his studio's unique approach to design and fabrication, revealing how they push the boundaries of what's possible in sustainable architecture. Check out our weekly courses at the PAACADEMY about AI, computational and parametric design, 3D-Printing, and Metaverse: ⁠https://paacademy.com/courses/ View more news and like this video at: https://parametric-architecture.com Follow us on Instagram: ⁠  / parametric.architecture   Follow us on LinkedIn: ⁠  / parametric.architecture   Follow us on Facebook: ⁠  / parametric.archi   Follow us on Pinterest:   / parametricarchitecture   Follow us on X: ⁠https://x.com/parametricarch/ Listen to the world's best architecture podcast by PA: Youtube:    • PA Talks   Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/tr/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4P442GM... © 2024 Parametric Architecture, LLC

In PA Talks 67, we sat down with Winy Maas, the visionary co-founder and principal architect of MVRDV, the acclaimed Dutch architecture firm known for redefining urban design and innovation. Since 1993, Winy led MVRDV alongside Jacob van Rijs and Nathalie de Vries, crafting groundbreaking projects that earned global recognition. Beyond architecture, Winy served as a Professor of Urbanism and Architecture at Delft University of Technology and drove The Why Factory, a think tank dedicated to exploring future cities. In this episode, we delved into MVRDV’s creative challenges, Winy’s vision for the future of architecture and urbanism, and his advice for the next generation of architects. It was a must-watch for anyone passionate about the evolving world of architecture. Check out our weekly courses at the PAACADEMY about AI, computational and parametric design, 3D-Printing, and Metaverse: ⁠https://paacademy.com/courses/ View more news and like this video at: https://parametric-architecture.com Follow us on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/parametric.architecture/ Follow us on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/parametric.architecture/ Follow us on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/parametric.archi/ Follow us on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/parametricarchitecture/ Follow us on X: ⁠https://x.com/parametricarch/ Listen to the world's best architecture podcast by PA: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7upRiEaKOZNB9m3npkqLd15rt63qENsY Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/tr/podcast/pa-talks/id1503812708 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4P442GMuRk0VtBtNifgKhU?si=7c9b4b0196234dcc

We had a deep conversation with Philippe Block, professor and head of the Institute of Technology in Architecture (ITA) at ETH Zurich. He co-leads the Block Research Group (BRG) with Dr. Tom Van Mele, focusing on innovation, computational design, 3D printing, fabrication, and construction of sustainable structures and minimizing construction waste. During our conversation, we talked about BRG, the future of computational design, 3D fabrication, engineering, and teaching methodologies. Check out our weekly courses at the PAACADEMY about AI, computational and parametric design, 3D-Printing, and Metaverse: ⁠https://parametric-architecture.com/workshops/⁠ View more news and like this video at: https://parametric-architecture.com Follow us on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/parametric.architecture/ Follow us on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/parametric.architecture/ Follow us on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/parametric.archi/ Follow us on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/parametricarchitecture/ Follow us on X: ⁠https://x.com/parametricarch/

We had a great conversation with Patrik Schumacher, the principal architect of Zaha Hadid Architects. At ZHA’s London Office, we discussed his approach to parametricism, parametric design, computational tools, artificial intelligence, education, and the future of architecture. Many of us hear his name with the “parametricism” term; initially, In 2008, he launched a manifesto for “parametricism” at the Venice Biennale of Architecture 2008 and published an article named “Parametricism: A New Global Style for Architecture and Urban Design.” Check out our weekly courses at the PAACADEMY: ⁠https://parametric-architecture.com/w... Follow us on: Instagram: ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/parametric.... X: ⁠ https://x.com/parametricarch?ref_src=... Facebook: ⁠ https://www.facebook.com/parametric.a... LinkedIn: ⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/company/para...#zahahadidarchitects #parametricism #artificialintelligence