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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 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.