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Autodesk Forma is an AI-based cloud platform designed to support architects, urban planners, and real estate developers in the early stages of the design process. This innovative tool enables the creation, analysis, and optimization of architectural concepts and urban settlements, providing real-time evaluations on environmental impact, energy efficiency, usability, and project feasibility.

Forma allows for the quick exploration of various masterplanning solutions and building volumes, integrating parametric models, GIS data, and climate simulations, all accessible directly from the browser, without installation.

Who is it suitable for

Autodesk Forma is perfect for:

•Architecture firms involved in urban design and preliminary volumetric analysis •Urban planners and designers who need real-time environmental data and simulations •Real estate developers who want to quickly evaluate the feasibility of a building project •BIM multidisciplinary teams in the conceptual and strategic phase •Public bodies planning sustainable and resilient settlements

Main Features

Creation of interactive 3D urban models

Forma allows for the conceptual modeling of buildings and urban settlements using intuitive tools based on volumes and parameters.

✔️ Rapid massive modeling (massing) ✔️ Definition of heights, setbacks, density indices, and covered areas ✔️ Subdivision into lots, green areas, and infrastructures

Real-time environmental and climatic analysis

Dynamic simulations on:

•Sunlight and shading •Energy efficiency and thermal loads •Wind and microclimate •Environmental noise and acoustic comfort •CO₂ emissions and environmental impact

Integrated geospatial data and simulations

Autodesk Forma includes access to topographic data, GIS and urban maps of hundreds of cities around the world.

✔️ GIS file import (GeoJSON, KML, SHP) ✔️ Automatic insertion into the real context ✔️ Analysis of urban and infrastructural constraints

AI-assisted design

Forma's AI suggests optimal solutions based on the design objectives inserted:

✅ Maximization of housing units ✅ Optimization of solar exposure ✅ Reduction of shadow surfaces ✅ Balance between built, green spaces, and roads

Cloud collaboration and interoperability

All projects are stored in the cloud and accessible in real time by distributed teams.

✔️ Compatibility with Revit, AutoCAD, InfraWorks, Rhino, SketchUp ✔️ Integration with Autodesk Docs for centralized data management ✔️ Export of volumes and data in IFC, OBJ, CSV, and other open formats

Automation and scripting

Forma supports custom scripts and parameters to generate modular and replicable solutions, perfect for competitions or quick proposals to clients and investors.

System Compatibility and Requirements

Supported operating system:

Being completely cloud-based, Autodesk Forma is compatible with any operating system equipped with a modern browser:

• Windows • macOS • Linux • ChromeOS

???? Also accessible from tablets and mobile devices, with features optimized for desktop.

Minimum recommended requirements:

•Browser: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge or Safari (updated versions) •Internet Connection: stable and high-speed (minimum 10 Mbps) •RAM: 8 GB (16 GB recommended for sessions with extended models) •Graphics card: Not required locally (rendering handled on cloud)

What's included in Autodesk Forma

• Browser-based parametric 3D design environment • Access to GIS, climate, and urban data • Real-time environmental simulations (sun, wind, energy, shadows, noise) • Automated analysis for sustainability and urban performance • AI tools for generating optimized scenarios • Library of building types and recurring models • Integration and interoperability with BIM and CAD software • Data export for documentation, BIM, or rendering

Why choose Autodesk Forma

Autodesk Forma revolutionizes the approach to urban and architectural conceptual design, combining creativity and technical analysis in one platform accessible anywhere. It's the perfect tool to quickly explore design ideas informed by real data, make sustainable decisions, and communicate clearly with customers, stakeholders, and local authorities.

Thanks to artificial intelligence, integrated climate analysis, and cloud support, Forma allows for the design of smarter, more efficient, and resilient cities and settlements from the earliest stages.