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PROGRAMME COMMENCING ON Saturday, 19th July 2025
ADMISSIONS to SMART LABS 11.0 are OPEN
Smart Labs 11.0 (Next Batch - July to Dec 2025 onward) are OPEN for Admissions
[Study Material Kit, Video Recordings, Example files & tool-kits are provided upon onboarding for
preparing well in advance alongwith early-admission add-on bonuses]
LIMITED SPOTS IN EACH BATCH
FULL PROGRAMME SCHEDULE MENTIONED BELOW
6 MONTH HYBRID PROGRAMME ON COMPUTATIONAL DESIGN
Missed out being a part of the first 10 batches? Apply early to secure a spot at
Smart Labs 11.0 (NEXT BATCH)
July 2025- Dec 2025 [EARLY-ADMISSIONS STARTED]
Welcome to the experimental design laboratory
20 X Online Sessions + 6 X Studio Sessions + Critics + Mentoring + 1 End of the Year - Showcase/ Exhibition
+ 1 Global Conference
Evolved & Upgraded Hybrid & Flexible Programme
SMART LABS 11.0
2025
GLOBAL / ONLINE (20 Online Session) +
NEW DELHI (6 Studio Sessions & Exhibition Showcase)
India's First 6-Month Hybrid Programme on Computational Design
OPEN TO DESIGN STUDENTS & PROFESSIONALS GLOBALLY
APPLY FROM ANY PART OF THE WORLD // NO TRAVEL REQUIRED
APPLICATIONS FOR SMART LABS 11.0 are ACCEPTED
JOIN THE UPCOMING BATCH TO UPSKILL!
Admissions for Smart Labs 11.0 are OPEN
WHEN//
July 2025 - Dec 2025
WHERE//
20+ Sessions ONLINE
6 Sessions in DELHI (+Online Option)
1 EXHIBITION in DELHI
Programme Outline
Currently in its 9th Year & 10th Batch, Smart Labs Programme continues to evolve with changing times with a more comprehensive approach of more online technical sessions, focus on theory of computational design, new software skill-set and a design centric & experimental studio approach.
While the focus remains on distinct modules, namely, ADVANCED ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN, DIGITAL FABRICATION, OPTIMIZATION & ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, the studio takes an experimental design approach to nurture design & application skills using Computational Design tools.
With start of admissions to prepare participants well in advance, the studio continues to invite applications from serious enthusiasts of design who seek a future path in the vast domain of Computational Design.
Smart Labs, started in 2017, is currently spread across 6 months with more number of teaching sessions for the 11th iteration to cover a broader perspective on Computational Design, integrated with Artificial Intelligence & experimentation.
Experience & Cultural Diversity
Smart Labs has always been envisioned and functioning as a diverse batch with students, professionals, academicians & independent candidates coming from different cities & countries, collaborating and learning together for 6-months. There are different categories such as student category, recent graduates, early career professionals and senior professionals, each of which, have limited number of spots available in each batch. Also, the selection team looks into the aspect of having upto 5 people from a single city (does not usually exceed 5) to ensure there is a cultural diversity to encourage multi-disciplinary and social exchange.
🔄 The Evolution of Smart Labs & the New Design-Led Learning Approach
Over the course of 10 dynamic batches (and nearly a decade of innovation), the Smart Labs programme has constantly evolved through curriculum experiments, module enhancements, introduction of new software, and adaptive workflows. What started as a hybrid model to democratize computational design education has now transformed into a holistic, multidisciplinary learning platform for future-ready designers.
Across the years, Smart Labs has integrated:
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📦 Technological modules with advanced tools and platforms
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🧠 AI & emerging tech as core thinking methodologies
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💡 Design hackathons & collaborative exercises
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🧵 Community-based learning forums & international lectures
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🖼️ Graduation exhibitions evolving into curated public showcases
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📚 SmartFOLIO, a curated archive of student works from 200+ participants
🎯 What’s New in Smart Labs 11.0?
As we move into the next phase of Smart Labs, we are introducing a continuous design exercise that runs parallel to tool-based modules and workshops.
✳️ Here's how it works:
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At the start of the semester, each participant receives a studio brief or thematic challenge.
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This becomes their design thesis project, to be developed incrementally across the programme.
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Participants will be guided to integrate tools and workflows as they learn them — not just for tutorials, but to solve design challenges in their evolving project.
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Tools may include:
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Grasshopper 3D for recursive and generative form-finding
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Maya for fluid modeling and freeform geometries
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AI tools (Midjourney, DALL·E, Runway ML) for concept ideation and visual storytelling
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Digital Fabrication for prototyping and model-building
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🧭 From Tools to Thinking: Design-Led Learning
This shift makes Smart Labs more than a technical programme—it becomes a design incubator. Participants are not only learning “how” to use tools but “why” and “when” to deploy them as part of a larger design intention.
This approach enables:
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Deep mentorship-based project development
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A fluid curriculum that accommodates personal skillsets and aspirations
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A portfolio-driven final output, suitable for higher education, job applications, and exhibitions
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Integration of AI, computation, and storytelling in one narrative-driven thesis
At the end of the semester, this continuous project becomes part of each participant’s SmartFOLIO entry, showcased at the Smart Labs Exhibition, and serves as a micro-thesis project representing their trajectory across the programme.
SMART LABS PROGRAMME FOUNDER
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SUSHANT VERMA , PROGRAMME DIRECTOR
M.Arch. Em.Tech. – AA London, B.Arch. SSAA New Delhi, MCoA India
Sushant Verma(M.Arch. Em.Tech. – AA London, B.Arch. SSAA New Delhi, MCoA India) is an architect & computational designer, currently leading research organization rat[LAB] - Research in Architecture & Technology. Former architect at Zaha Hadid Architects, London & a Sr. Editor at Arch2O, he has held teaching positions at a number of universities internationally & is involved in education for computation & parametric design. He is the founder of rat[LAB] EDUCATION, which is an independent initiative to spread the idea of computation in design profession & education in India. Recipient of MAK Schindler Award from Vienna / Los Angeles and a finalist for AIA Emerging Leaders Fellowship from Chicago, his work is widely published and exhibited in London, Los Angeles, New York, Tokyo, San Francisco, Taipei, New Delhi,Mumbai among other places.He has been shortlisted in New Delhi among 5 architects for ’20 under 35’ Exhibition at Alliance Francaise de Delhi, featured as iGen 2017 Top 50 Gen-Next Designers in India, tagged as ‘Rising Star’ by Surfaces Reporter India, among other features. Sushant joined the elite list of TEDx Speakers by speaking at TEDxGurugram on ‘Smart Cities need Smarter Design Education’.
As the Tenth Batch of Smart Labs [10.0] progresses & graduates with a public showcase exhibition in May 2024, ADMISSIONS to Smart Labs 11.0 are now OPEN to students & professionals of architecture / design from all parts of the world. The admission process is through selection criteria based on a 'Statement of Purpose / Interest' and a 10-page (maximum) Portfolio submission.
PLEASE NOTE: The Portfolio may NOT necessarily have works related to Computational/Parametric Design but an interest in the same is an added advantage to your application. The following are the criteria for selection of ELEVENTH BATCH - Smart Labs 11.0, starting July 2025 and will run for ~6 months (1 semester), with students graduating in Dec 2025:
1- Interest / Enthusiasm to learn Computational Design (to be expressed appropriately in your SOP)
2- Current Software Skill-set (We recommend good 3D modelling skills to make the best out of the programme)
3- Previous Academic Work Standard (We do not expect Computational Design work in your academic portfolio - this is a generic requirement)
4- Availability to attend all sessions LIVE / ONLINE. (FLEXIBLE)
*Study Material & Tool-kits are provided at the time of admission to prepare well in advance. EARLY ADMISSIONS PREFERRED due to LIMITED SPOTS. Bonus workshop add-ons shall start alongside inductions from onboarding onward for early preparations and making the optimum utilization of SL11 enrollment.
HYBRID PROGRAMME – Evolved & Upgraded:
Smart Labs, founded in 2017, was envisioned as a pioneering hybrid design education platform, leveraging online technologies to make advanced learning accessible to a global audience. Over the years, it has successfully blended studio-based interactions with online sessions, creating a flexible and collaborative learning environment.
The global shift in communication and education during the pandemic accelerated this transformation, reinforcing the need for adaptive learning models. In response, the Smart Labs curriculum evolved into a fully functional online studio, seamlessly integrated with physical studio sessions whenever feasible to foster social interactions, group learning, and collaborative experimentation.
Smart Labs 11.0 continues this refined hybrid model, ensuring uninterrupted, high-quality education while enhancing engagement with global mentors, tutors, and experts. The programme has always been diverse, with participants joining from different cities and countries, shaping a new global culture of design learning.
Given the uncertainties of travel and evolving global scenarios, Smart Labs remains flexible, allowing for fully online engagement when necessary. While studio sessions remain an integral part of the curriculum, they can seamlessly transition into full-day online workshops, as successfully implemented in Smart Labs 7.0, 8.0, 9.0, and 10.0. This hybrid studio approach ensures that participants receive an unparalleled, immersive learning experience, regardless of location or circumstances.
FUTURE OF DESIGN DISCOURSE:
The last few years of technological revolution (Industry 4.0 & web 3.0) has brought about a new world in front of us. Designers are adapting slowly to this change while still trying to figure out their existence in this new ecosystem that the world of technology is offering. While it may be too early in this era to predict about the exact role of designers, we cannot deny the fact that various professions and domains are adapting to this fast-paced change and architects / designers cannot be left behind. With buzzwords like Metaverse (& Metaverse Architecture!), NFTs & Cryptocurrencies that revolve in the Blockchain, it is very important for designers to take the first step to learn about these emerging technologies & start playing a role. The discourse of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in art & architecture has been sweeping the design industry in unprecedented manner and we are ensuring to include a deeper understanding of AI in Smart Labs curriculum as it evolves and training the participants with appropriate tools and workflows that allow creative as well as technological experimentation to prepare one for the future!
All of this has now been factored & curated into the Smart Labs 10.0 curriculum in the form of talks, interactions, workshops / assignments & design hackathons to provide a foundation for building upon, while the technology is still new, yet evolving quickly. This is an add-on to the existing curriculum /agenda to initiate a new design discourse for Smart Labs.
Smart Labs 11.0 – Key Highlights
Programme Structure & Timeline
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Duration: 6-month semester-based programme (Phase I & II) from July 2025 – December 2025, culminating in the Smart Labs Exhibition & Graduation Ceremony.
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Sessions: Comprises 6 in-person studio sessions (workshops + reviews) and 20+ live online sessions (via Zoom). [ SS = Studio Sessions; which also have the flexibility of turning completely online ]
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Total Engagement: Approximately 36 sessions, featuring 10+ evaluated assignments, a final design project, critiques, mentoring, collaborative exercises, and technical skill sessions for a comprehensive learning experience.
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Frequency: 4-7 sessions per month, primarily scheduled on weekends. [Check detailed schedule on the website.; ~200 Hours of engagement & learning, spread across a semester.]
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Flexibility: Designed to accommodate working professionals & students, allowing participation alongside other commitments.
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Recordings & Access: All sessions are recorded, documented, summaries / notes are shared alongwith video access throughout the programme to allow flexibility & catch-up options.
Learning & Evaluation
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Certification: Graduation Certification awarded by rat[LAB]EDUCATION upon successful completion.
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Assessment: An open grading system combining attendance and assignment evaluations, accumulating as credits on Completion Certificates.
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Final Project: A core component, complemented by continuous mentorship and skill development sessions.
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Resources: Live session recordings available throughout the programme via an exclusive online database platform.
Exclusive Access & Knowledge Sharing
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smartFOLIO: Participants' projects and creative journeys will be featured in smartFOLIO, an evolving digital archive showcasing the work of over 200 participants from the Smart Labs Programme since its inception.
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Open-Source Learning: Access to all files, scripts, and assignments developed during the course to encourage knowledge sharing.
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Legacy Archives: Gain insights from previous batches (Smart Labs 1.0 – 10.0), building upon past research and findings.
Admissions & Pre-Programme Resources
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Limited Seats: Available for students, recent graduates, professionals, and global participants.
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Rolling Admissions: Once all spots are filled, new applicants will be deferred to Smart Labs 12.0.
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Early Admission Benefits:
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Student Toolkits & Handbooks for pre-programme preparation.
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Reading materials, tutorials, and 1-on-1 tutor sessions scheduled before the Introductory Session.
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Community & Exposure
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Dedicated Faculty & Mentors: Including Studio Directors, Coordinators, Tutors, Online Mentors, and Exhibition Curators to ensure a holistic learning experience.
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Exhibition & Publications: Student works will be published in Yearly Books and showcased at the Smart Labs Exhibition.
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Global Networking: Join the Smart Labs Alumni Community, fostering collaborations beyond the programme.
FEE STRUCTURE//
INDIAN NATIONALS
💰 Total Course Fee: INR 87,530/-
📌 Payment Structure:
✅ First Installment (Due upon selection):
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Part A1: rat[LAB]EDU Programme Curation INR 37,594/-
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Part A2: Institutional & Certification Fee INR 6,171/-
📌 (Includes preparation material & student toolkits)
✅ Second Installment (Due by Jan/Feb 2025):
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Part B1: rat[LAB]EDU Programme Curation INR 37,594/-
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Part B2: Institutional & Certification Fee INR 6,171/-
📍 Note:
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Travel & accommodation costs are not included.
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Assistance will be provided to find affordable accommodation in Delhi.
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Students can opt for a fully online participation to reduce travel costs.
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In-person participation for the first & final session (Exhibition) is recommended but not mandatory.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS / PROFESSIONALS
💰 Total Course Fee: USD 1310
📌 Payment Structure:
✅ First Installment (Due upon selection):
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Fee A1 + A2: USD 655 (rat[LAB]EDU Programme Curation + Institutional & Certification Fee)
✅ Second Installment (Due by Jan/Feb 2025):
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Fee B1 + B2: USD 655 (rat[LAB]EDU Programme Curation + Institutional & Certification Fee)
📍 International Participation Guidelines:
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Access to all 30+ online sessions, assignments, studio data, and recorded content.
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Recommended to attend the final studio session & public exhibition in Delhi.
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Option to attend any or all of the 6 studio sessions (self-funded travel & stay).
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Visa support letters will be provided upon request.
📅 BROAD PROGRAMME SCHEDULE
📌 Start Date: mid-July 2025
📌 End Date: Dec 2025
📌 Detailed schedule will be shared with shortlisted applicants.
ADMISSION ROUNDS:
Admissions for Smart Labs 11.0 will be conducted in three rounds, each catering to different categories of applicants. Early admissions come with exclusive benefits, including pre-programme access to rat[LAB]EDU workshops, webinars, reading materials, tutorials, and mentorship to help participants maximize their learning experience.
🔹 ROUND I
📌 Eligibility:
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Students (Currently pursuing B.Arch. or equivalent programmes)
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Recent Graduates (Graduated in 2024 or 2025)
📅 Application Window: 7th February 2025 – 10th March 2025
🎯 Early Admission Benefits:
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Early access to course content for pre-programme preparation
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Free access to rat[LAB]EDU workshops, webinars, reading materials, and mentoring sessions
🔹 ROUND II
📌 Eligibility:
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Students & Recent Graduates (Graduated in 2024 or 2025)
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Young Professionals (Graduated in 2022 or 2023)
📅 Application Window: 11th March 2025 – 10th April 2025
🔹 ROUND III
📌 Eligibility:
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Open to all categories, including Senior Professionals
📅 Application Window: 11th April 2025 onwards
🎯 Early Admission Benefits (for all rounds):
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Pre-programme access to rat[LAB]EDU learning resources, including workshops, webinars, reading materials, tutorial guidance, and mentorship
📢 Limited seats available. Admissions will close once all spots are filled!
FOR MORE DETAILS, check www.rat-lab.org/smartlabs
FOR ANY QUERIES, kindly e-mail education@rat-lab.org with 'SMART LABS 11.0 ADMISSION' as Subject Line.
"EXCELLENCE IN COMPUTATIONAL DESIGN"- AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN TO BEST THREE MERITORIOUS PROJECTS FROM THE STUDIO
ABOUT/
Smart Labs 10.0 is designed & curated by rat[LAB]EDU, New Delhi - the academic wing of rat[LAB] Studio; with venue & exhubition support from one of the collaborating institutions and/or galleries in New Delhi NCR.
Course Curriculum
Curated like a Master of Architecture Programme in intent & curriculum rigour, Smart Labs 9.0 is a comprehensive learning programme to collaboratively learn Advanced Architectural Design, Digital Fabrication, Performative Design, among other avenues of Computation & Parametric Design.
We have a diverse batch of participants that include absolute beginners to intermediate level designers that work collectively to learn computational design in the programme. The course is structured in a manner to start from basics and student tool-kits are provided well in advance before the start of programme to all participants. The initial phase is to ensure everyone develops basic skills and slowly moves to advanced aspects of computational design.
It is an Integrated Programme to introduce basic, intermediate and advanced computational design techniques,methods, workflows on a 6 month basis.This programme is designed at par with any global school within the domain of computation and is envisioned to fillthe missing gap in the educational curriculum by bridging academia and practice.
This Integrated programme shall focus on inculcating the following assets as a part of syllabus:
-Computational Thinking
-Parametric Design Methods
-Digital Fabrication Techniques and Optimization Strategies
-Environmental Strategies using Computational Design
-Introduction to Structural Optimization & Simulation
-Building Skins and Façade Systems
-Natural Systems & Form-finding
-Other advanced methodologies in Computational Design
-Artificial Intelligence (AI)
-SOFTWARE SUCH AS: Rhino3D, Grasshopper3D, Maya, Midjourney AI, Dall-E, Stable Diffusion, ChatGPT, etc.
COURSE COMPLETION CERTIFICATES WILL BE PROVIDED AT THE END OF THE SEMESTER
SMART LABS 11.0 – SOFTWARES & WORKFLOWS OVERVIEW
The Smart Labs 11.0 curriculum is designed to develop a computational mindset, enabling participants to integrate technology into design projects through cutting-edge tools and workflows. The focus is not just on software proficiency but on understanding computational strategies, problem-solving, and real-world applications in architecture, urban design, environmental studies, and digital fabrication.
📌 Core Software & Plugins
1️⃣ Rhino 3D (Primary 3D Modeling Software)
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Industry-standard NURBS-based modeling software for architecture, product design, and parametric structures.
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Foundation for parametric and computational design, integrated with Grasshopper 3D for algorithmic workflows.
2️⃣ Grasshopper 3D (Visual Scripting & Algorithmic Design)
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Node-based programming tool within Rhino, enabling generative and algorithmic workflows.
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Progressive learning approach: From basic fundamentals to intermediate, advanced, and master-level skills.
📌 Grasshopper Plugins & Computational Workflows
✔ Paneling Tools & Lunchbox – Modular grid-based paneling and parametric patterning techniques.
✔ Agent-Based Simulations – Simulating natural behaviors and complex systems for design exploration.
✔ Recursive Subdivision Algorithms – Exploring recursive logic & fractal-based growth patterns.
✔ Environmental Design Tools:
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Ladybug & Honeybee – Climate analysis, daylighting studies, and energy simulations.
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Sustainable Design Integration – Strategies for facade design, passive cooling, and renewable energy integration.
✔ Structural & Optimization Tools: -
Wasp – Discrete aggregation & voxel-based modeling.
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Kangaroo – Physics-based form-finding, structural simulations, and interactive modeling.
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Pufferfish – Morphological transformations and advanced surface manipulations.
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BowlBuilder – Stadium & large-scale structure modeling.
✔ Optimization & Evolutionary Algorithms: -
Galapagos (Genetic Algorithms) – Optimizing design performance through evolutionary computing.
✔ Mesh-Based Workflows: -
Mesh+ – Advanced mesh processing and manipulation.
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Subdivision & Tessellation – Parametric workflows for complex geometries.
✔ Facade & Skyscraper Design: -
High-rise and parametric facade exercises using advanced computational techniques.
✔ Temple & Sacred Architecture Studies: -
Computational approaches for designing spaces rooted in spiritual and cultural contexts.
📌 AI-Driven Design & Creative Exploration
3️⃣ Artificial Intelligence for Design
✔ MidJourney / DALL·E / Stable Diffusion / Runway AI – AI-based generative image & form-finding.
✔ AI Workflow Integration – From ideation to rendering, understanding AI’s role in architecture & design.
✔ ChatGPT Prompt Engineering – Developing AI-assisted workflows for design ideation, automation, and scripting.
✔ Exploring AI as a Design Partner – AI-assisted concept generation, visualization, and interactive models.
📌 Digital Fabrication & Prototyping
4️⃣ Digital Fabrication & Computational Making
✔ Grasshopper-Based Fabrication Techniques
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Sectioning, Waffling, Unfolding Geometries – Preparing complex geometries for physical production.
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Numbering & Sequencing Algorithms – Organizing fabrication-ready files.
✔ 3D Printing Workflows -
File Preparation & Optimization – From digital model to physical print.
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Material explorations & rapid prototyping techniques.
✔ Laser Cutting & CNC Milling -
Panelization strategies & fabrication-aware design.
✔ Final Exhibition & Fabrication Integration -
Computationally fabricated installations & exhibits as part of Smart Labs Showcase.
📌 Advanced Computational Design & Fluid Modeling
5️⃣ Autodesk Maya (Fluid Modeling & Advanced Geometries)
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Used by leading firms like Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) for fluidic & organic design workflows.
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Freeform modeling & NURBS sculpting techniques.
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Advanced parametric workflows combined with Rhino & Grasshopper for hybrid design methodologies.
6️⃣ Rendering & Visualization
✔ Keyshot & AI Rendering Tools – High-quality real-time rendering & visualization.
✔ AI-Based Rendering Explorations – Combining AI-generated textures & parametric models for new-age visualization.
📌 Smart Labs 11.0 – Structured Learning Approach
✔ Computational Thinking & Problem-Solving Focus
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The curriculum is not just about learning software but about how to think computationally and apply that thinking across different design challenges.
✔ Progressive Learning Structure
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Step-by-step mastery, moving from basic to advanced concepts, ensuring skill growth & practical application.
✔ Project-Based Learning (10-15 Assignments & Exercises)
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Collaborative & Individual Assignments to track performance & skill development.
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Projects across facade design, environmental design, AI-assisted workflows, digital fabrication, and more.
✔ Real-World Applications
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Integration of parametric tools in urban design, high-rise structures, interactive installations, and digital fabrication.
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Exposure to industry-driven workflows and futuristic design methodologies.
THEORY | SOFTWARE SKILLS | MENTORING | DESIGN STUDIO | CRITICS | COLLABORATIONS
Schedule for Smart Labs 10.0// FULL SEMESTER
[ FLEXIBLE TO MINOR CHANGES AS PER BATCH SUITABILITY ]
SS- Studio Session
OS- Online Session
*All studio and online sessions are bound to be re-adjusted as per batch decisions in co-ordination with the Studio Director & Academic Co-ordinator, as and when required.
** Online Sessions timings will be confirmed in every preceding session and as per availability of Online Mentors or Tutors.
*** The schedule has the scope to be spread across another few weeks, if required.
SMART LABS 11.0 STUDIO AGENDA
The studio will revolve around the central idea of Computational Design and extend its arms into specific modules focussing on distinct aspects of Design Technology and its application in architecture, design and art. Students will develop their skillset by learning software like Rhinoceros3D, Grasshopper3D, Maya at basic, intermediate and advanced levels in the initial sessions, supported by parallel online sessions & critiques by tutors & global mentors. Currently in its seventh batch, Smart Labs Programme continues to evolve with changing times with a more comprehensive approach of more online technical sessions, focus on theory of computational design, new software skill-set and a design centric & experimental studio approach.
While the focus remains on distinct modules, namely, ADVANCED ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN, DIGITAL FABRICATION, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, the studio takes an experimental design approach to nurture design & application skills using Computational Design tools.
MODULE A: Advanced Architectural Design
With advent of design technologies and evolving use of Computational Design, architecture has been changing drastically as a profession and also in terms of the geometrical output. This is largely influenced by the tools and techniques that have emerged in last few years that advocate a strong data-driven approach to design, while also allowing architects and designers to think out-of-the-box and create smarter projects. The module looks into inculcating advanced architectural design thinking within students to be able to apply parametric design tools in a smarter way.
MODULE B: Digital Fabrication
The module will give an overview of digital fabrication technologies that are relevant to architecture and design. 3D Printing, CNC routing, Laser Cutting, among other emerging technologies will be showcased and demonstrated with specific group tasks and exercises that would involve the usage of such technologies. Students will chose to demonstrate and test out available tools to develop their projects as prototypes and installations for Exhibition.
MODULE C: Artificial Intelligence (AI)
This module will delve into Artificial Intelligence in design and architecture and explore tools and workflows that allow a new-age architectural experimentation to create a novel architectural style and integrate it in project workflows.
Through the final projects that are developed in Smart Labs, all mentioned skills and modules shall be combined in a cohesive learning environment as a part of the evolved pedagogy of the programme.