Autodesk Forma is an artificial intelligence-based cloud platform, designed to support architects, urban planners, and real estate developers in the early stages of the design process. This innovative tool allows the creation, analysis, and optimization of architectural concepts and urban settlements, providing real-time assessments on environmental impact, energy efficiency, usability, and project feasibility.
Forma allows for rapid exploration of various master planning and building volume solutions, 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:
- 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
- BIM multidisciplinary teams in the conceptual and strategic phase
- Public entities 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 volume and parameter-based tools.
Real-time environmental and climate analysis
Dynamic simulations on:
- Sunlight and shade
- 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 worldwide.
Design assisted by artificial intelligence
Forma's AI suggests optimal solutions based on the project objectives inserted:
- Maximization of housing units
- Optimization of sun 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 fast proposals to clients and investors.
Compatibility and system requirements
Supported operating system:
Being completely cloud-based, Autodesk Forma is compatible with any operating system 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 (recommended 16 GB for sessions with extended models)
- Graphics card: Not required locally (rendering managed on cloud)
What is included in Autodesk Forma
- Browser-based 3D parametric design environment
- Access to GIS, climatic and urban data
- Real-time environmental simulations (sun, wind, energy, shadows, noise)
- Automated analysis for sustainability and urban performance
- AI tools for generation of 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 project 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 you to design smarter, more efficient and resilient cities and settlements from the earliest stages.
DIGITAL DELIVERY
All our products are delivered digitally via email. You will receive a product key, download file, and installation and activation instructions. Most products are delivered within 1-5 minutes. Some products need to be delivered manually and may take up to 1 hour to deliver.
You can also access the product you purchased through My Account:
- - Go to "My Account" by clicking on the top right corner of the web page: "Hello, [your name]".
- - Click "Orders".
- - Find the correct order ID and press "SHOW" on the far right under the "ACTIONS" heading.
On the order page you will find the product key and download guide (some products only receive a download guide via email).
IF YOU CAN'T FIND YOUR PRODUCT KEY:
If your Product Key is not listed on the order page or order confirmation, it will be automatically sent to you within one hour of purchase (Monday to Saturday 9:00 am to 8:00 pm).
If you have not received your Product Key after two hours,
contact us.