Autodesk Forma: Cloud-based software for early-stage planning and design
Improve project outcomes with conceptual design and modelling tools and real-time analytics.
What is Autodesk Forma?
Autodesk Forma (formerly Spacemaker) helps planning and design teams deliver projects digitally from day one. Use conceptual design capabilities, predictive analytics and automations to make solid foundations for your projects.
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Unlock efficiencies with intuitive project setup, design automations and fluid connectivity with Revit
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Use data-driven insights in real time to make fast, smart design decisions that reduce risk and improve business and sustainability outcomes
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Improve collaboration and secure buy-in by using data and visuals to tell a compelling design story that can help you win more bids
Autodesk Forma overview (video: 2:06 min.)
Overview of Autodesk Forma features (video: 2:31 min.)
How Arco uses Autodesk Forma's data-driven insights (video: 44 sec.)
Win more bids by rapidly studying your sites (video: 2:56 min.)
Nordic Office of Architecture creates new opportunities (video: 3:02 min.)
Latest Forma features and news
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Get instant insights into noise conditions
Learn how rapid noise analysis predicts noise levels on the ground instantaneously.
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The power of Autodesk Forma and Revit combined
Maximise the performance of your conceptual design studies with two-way interoperability.
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Discover the potential of 3D Sketch
Forma’s powerful modelling mode enables the creation and modification of complex shapes.
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What you can do with Autodesk Forma
Analysis being used in Autodesk Forma
Better decision support with real-time analytics
Uncover greater insights into your site and its surroundings in real time with AI-powered analyses for key factors such as sunlight, daylight potential, wind and microclimate. Better insights mean better outcomes.
Comparing analyses in Autodesk Forma
Make, evaluate and optimise for better projects
Model complex design concepts in full 3D in just minutes. Test and evaluate multiple design solutions and optimise for a multitude of constraints.
Interoperability features in Autodesk Forma (video: 2:16 sec.)
Bring your data and designs downstream
Connect your favourite design tools to Forma through extensions. Starting with file-less sync with Revit, Autodesk Forma helps project teams fluidly move proposals from planning into detailed design.
Other capabilities of Autodesk Forma
Automatic datasets
Forma sources specific datasets such as terrain, buildings and boundaries (selected markets only).
Smart design tools
Draw fluidly in 2D and 3D with dynamic tools that automate functions and takeoffs while you design.
Parking design
Rapidly get relevant parking metrics including number of parking spots and access driveways.
Powered by cloud computing
Continue to design while you run analyses in the cloud. See the results in seconds or minutes.
Import and export
With support for file formats, including IFC and OBJ, move your work to and from other AEC software.
Free viewer access
Share your projects in the cloud with team members, regardless of subscription status.
"Forma gives us unprecedented access to data, which allows us to work smarter and go where our clients need us."
– Tony Fiorillo, Chief Information Officer, CUBE 3
50-66%
Reduction in time taken to develop full-concept design
"Autodesk Forma opens up new possibilities for design and collaboration"
– Knut Ramstad, Architect and Chief Technology Officer, Nordic Office of Architecture
“When you can show a certain density is viable, the municipality is open to discussing it.”
– Fabian Kuusik, Project Developer, BPD
“Now we can go from days to hours of work for many tasks, which gives us more time to focus on the design and architecture.”
– Adam Sjödin, Architect, Urban Planner and Digital Strategist, Sweco Architects
'Forma was obvious in our strategy because it allows the integration and centralisation of information'
– Michaël Fauchet, BIM Manager, Patriarche
Save with Autodesk Forma in the AEC Collection*
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.
The Collection provides designers, engineers and contractors with a set of useful tools that support projects. *Compared with purchasing included products separately
Discover the power of Forma in the AEC Collection
Connect your BIM to data-driven design
Connect your design workflow from Forma to Revit and back again, from desktop to cloud.
Revolutionise your site planning
Win more projects by rapidly studying your sites with real-time key figures and design tools.
Forma resources
WEBINAR
Revolutionise your site planning with Autodesk Forma
See how to use Forma to make a site plan in minutes and overcome density and environmental challenges.
LEARNING HUB
Get to know Forma
Discover our learning resources and get started with Forma in just a few simple steps.
THE AEC PLATFORM
Our vision for Forma
Learn about Autodesk’s vision for the Industry Cloud and how it will unite teams, workflows and data.