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Autodesk Forma is a cloud software that offers powerful, yet easy-to-use AI-powered tools for pre-design and concept design. Architects and designers use Forma to:
Set up a geolocated project with real-world contextual data and model complex 3D designs in minutes
Use automated massing takeoffs and real-time environmental impact analysis to explore concepts and optimise for living quality and sustainability
Continue a detailed design process by fluidly connecting with Revit, Rhino and Dynamo
Autodesk Forma overview (video: 2:06 min.)
Autodesk Forma overview (video: 2:06 min.)
Overview of Autodesk Forma features (video: 3:14 min.)
How Arcadis makes a data-led sustainable decision (video: 1:42 min.)
Stantec uses Autodesk AI to reduce carbon (video: 2:30 min.)
How Lake | Flato’s adaptive reuse project embodies sustainability (video: 3:45 min.)
Improve design quality with a range of real-time analyses including wind, solar, daylight and embodied carbon.
With automations and contextual data at your fingertips, you can model complex 3D design concepts in minutes.
Quickly onboard to Forma and fluidly move to detailed design with Revit, Rhino and Dynamo integrations.
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Maximise the performance of your conceptual design studies with interoperability.
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Easily understand the carbon impact of your early design decisions.
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A new digital whiteboard that helps architects convey better design stories.
Carbon Analysis in Forma, Revit, and Insight (video: 4:27 mins)
Become a sustainability ambassador and better meet your client and stakeholder expectations on environmental and living qualities with our extensive suite of environmental impact analyses.
Tutorial on performing analysis and visual comparisons in Autodesk Forma (video: 6:10 mins.)
Forma is easy to use, regardless of technical background. With a dedicated help centre, regular webinars, learning resources and an active community, you can learn in a way that suits you.
Create geolocated projects with relevant contextual data to use as a launch pad for new BIM projects.
Conduct initial massing studies to assess compliance with requirements and inform your design process.
Assess building performance and environmental qualities. Compare design alternatives and make informed decisions.
Document key metrics and project insights gained in the pre-design process to support initial delivery to the client.
The AEC Collection provides a cost-effective bundle of CAD, BIM and cloud software for those who design, build and make. Save big on Forma, Revit, AutoCAD and more in the AEC Collection versus standalone.
*Compared with purchasing included products separately
Connect your design workflow from Forma to Revit and back again, from desktop to cloud.
Win more projects by rapidly studying your sites with real-time key figures and design tools.