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Autodesk Forma is an artificial intelligence-based cloud platform, designed to support architects, urban planners, and real estate developers in the initial stages of the design process. This innovative tool allows the creation, analysis, and optimization of architectural concepts and urban settlements, providing real-time assessments of the environmental impact, energy efficiency, usability, and project feasibility. Forma allows 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 it is suitable for Autodesk Forma is perfect for: •Architectural studios involved in urban design and preliminary volumetric analysis •Urban planners and planners who need real-time environmental data and simulations •Real estate developers who want to quickly assess the feasibility of a building intervention •Multidisciplinary BIM teams in the conceptual and strategic phase •Public entities planning sustainable and resilient settlements Main Features Creation of interactive 3D urban models Forma allows the conceptual modeling of buildings and urban settlements using intuitive tools based on volumes and parameters. ✔️ Quick massive modeling (massing) ✔️ Definition of heights, setbacks, density indices, and covered surfaces ✔️ Division 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 Design assisted by artificial intelligence Forma's AI suggests optimal solutions based on the inserted design objectives: ✅ Maximization of housing units ✅ Optimization of solar exposure ✅ Reduction of shadow areas ✅ 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. Compatibility and system requirements Supported operating systems: 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 managed on the cloud) What is 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 a single platform accessible anywhere. It is the perfect tool for quickly exploring design ideas informed by real data, making sustainable decisions, and clearly communicating with clients, stakeholders, and local authorities. Thanks to artificial intelligence, integrated climate analysis, and cloud support, Forma allows the design of smarter, efficient, and resilient cities and settlements from the earliest stages.