News Release
Design Workshop is thrilled to announce the first recipients of the inaugural Design Workshop Research Fellowship for 2025. This Fellowship, inspired by our founders Joe Porter and Don Ensign, exemplifies our commitment to advancing innovative practices and fostering meaningful change in the field of landscape architecture and planning. With this initiative, we strengthen our design process, solidify our role as thought leaders, and empower our team to explore impactful initiatives that benefit our practice and the communities we serve.
Please join us in congratulating Aaron Woolverton, Junhong Fu, and Peter Samuels — 2025 Fellowship recipients for their project Designing a Model Flow: Integrating Predective AI into Design. These talented individuals have embarked on groundbreaking research and dedicated much time to findings that promise to shape the future of design and elevate the standards of our profession.
“Through their visionary work developing a predictive AI model within our 3D design environments, our team is focusing on how to quickly and accurately assess the impact of wind flow on human comfort in the spaces we design,” said Robb Berg, President of Design Workshop. “They carry forward the legacy of exploration and innovation established by our founders over 50 years ago. Their contributions enhance our profession and inspire meaningful, lasting change in the environments and communities we serve.”
This specific initiative highlights Design Workshop’s dedication to staying at the forefront of research and technology. The predictive AI model in development aims to improve the efficiency and accuracy of wind flow analysis, directly impacting the quality and comfort of outdoor spaces. By integrating cutting-edge technology with our design expertise, we continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in the world of landscape architecture, planning, and design — shaping sustainable, livable, and enjoyable environments.
We look forward to the advancements and insights this team will discover. Their innovative work underscores the spirit of curiosity and commitment to excellence that Design Workshop embodies.
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