Use Forma for outcome-based BIM

This video provides a hands-on demonstration of Autodesk Forma, showcasing how it integrates real-world data and AI-powered tools to optimize design outcomes. Learn how to navigate Forma’s interface, analyze environmental factors like sunlight, wind, and embodied carbon, and make informed design decisions directly in a data-rich environment. By combining rapid analysis with actionable insights, Forma empowers architects and designers to create sustainable, efficient, and impactful designs from the earliest stages of a project.

After completing this video, you’ll be able to:

  • Use Forma’s data rich environment to inform early design decisions.
  • Integrate AI-driven insights to achieve better outcomes.
  • Conduct sun hour analysis to evaluate daylight exposure on facades.
  • Use solar power analysis to determine a site or concept’s potential for solar power generation.
  • Assess wind impact to identify potential wind tunnels and comfort levels.

Video demonstration of Autodesk Forma.

Any referenced datasets can be downloaded from "Module downloads" in the module overview.

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