AI Revolution in Design: Transforming Ecological Landscape Architecture
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Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how we imagine, design, and build the world around us—and landscape architecture is no exception.
Join us on Tues, April 21, as landscape designer Patrick Padden explores how generative AI, computer vision, and immersive tools like 3D scanning and virtual reality are transforming ecological design workflows from concept to implementation.
Drawing on real-world projects, Patrick will demonstrate how AI:
- accelerates iteration
- expands creative possibility
- enables designers to visualize regenerative systems—food forests, water harvesting, microclimates, and community spaces—with unprecedented clarity and speed
Rather than replacing human intuition, AI becomes a powerful collaborator, freeing designers to focus on systems thinking, ecological intelligence, and human experience.
This talk is equal parts inspiration and practical application, offering designers, planners, and innovators a glimpse into how AI can help regenerate landscapes, restore ecosystems, and design resilient communities—one yard, neighborhood, and watershed at a time.
*This Meetup is a joint presentation by the Fort Collins Internet Pros and the NoCo AI Group. The presentation will start at 6:00pm with Q&A to follow. RSVP today!
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ABOUT OUR SPEAKER:
Patrick Padden is an ecological landscape designer, permaculture educator, and AI-driven design innovator with over 16 years of experience creating regenerative outdoor spaces. He is the founder of Padden Permaculture, based in Fort Collins, Colorado, where he designs and installs landscapes that integrate perennial food systems, water harvesting, and ecological restoration.
Patrick holds a master’s degree and a Permaculture Design Certificate earned internationally, with field experience spanning Africa, the United States, and beyond. In recent years, he has been at the forefront of integrating generative AI, 3D visualization, and virtual reality into landscape architecture—helping clients, communities, and design professionals see and shape ecological futures more clearly.
Known for his engaging, interdisciplinary approach, Patrick bridges technology, ecology, and creativity to show how expanding our tools expands our thinking—and ultimately, our capacity to design thriving systems for people and planet.
Learn more about Patrick at: paddenpermaculture.com
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MEET OUR SPONSORS ★
CodeGeek – As our administrative sponsor, CodeGeek coordinates with speakers, sponsors and venues to help make these monthly meetups possible.
- CodeGeek specializes in custom website design and development—and making websites as accessible as possible.
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Maybe you? – If you're interested in being our food and beverage sponsor for this or a future Meetup, contact Ron Zasadzinski through the Meetup platform.
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HOW TO ATTEND (two options):
(1) Innosphere (to attend in-person)
320 E Vine Dr Suite 101
Fort Collins, CO 80524
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If you plan to attend in person, RSVP is required. Use the "Attend Online" button and then leave a comment so we have an accurate # for food and drinks.
(2) Zoom (to attend virtually):
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- It will be emailed to you as soon as you RSVP via Meetup.
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- After you RSVP you will see the link on this Meetup event page itself (only visible to registered attendees).
If you'd like to attend virtually, RSVP is required to get the Zoom link.