Autodesk Forma
Autodesk Forma Expands into a Connected Design
and Construction Platform
Autodesk Forma is taking the next step. It goes beyond environmental impact analysis for architects and moves into a fully connected ecosystem. With Autodesk Construction Cloud joining Forma, the gap between design and construction disappears.
This is the single industry cloud for design and construction. A unified environment where ideas, data, and teams stay connected from concept to completion, helping you scale with confidence.
A New Connected Experience for AECO
Autodesk is redefining how design and construction come together. This initiative brings Autodesk Construction Cloud into Autodesk Forma to create a fully connected environment that supports the entire AECO lifecycle.
Instead of working across disconnected tools, teams can now operate within a single industry cloud where design, construction, and operations are aligned. This creates a continuous flow of information from early concept stages through project delivery and beyond.
On March 24, 2026, Autodesk Construction Cloud becomes part of the Autodesk Forma industry cloud. This transition will be reflected across product experiences, branding, and customer facing systems, bringing everything under one unified platform.
New Names, Same Powerful Tools
Autodesk Construction Cloud products are now aligned under Autodesk Forma. You will see updated names across platforms and systems. No action is needed.
What you can do with Autodesk Forma?
Better decision support with real-time analytics
Unveil real-time, AI-powered insights into your site and its surroundings. From sunlight and daylight potential to wind and microclimate intricacies, elevate your understanding. Elevate your insights, elevate your outcomes:
Wind
Wind analysis illustrates building and site-influences on localized air flow patterns
Daylight Potential
Visualize daylight potential in context with the surrounding buildings and environment
Views
Visualize occupant sight lines and measure distances of exterior views and points of interest
Operational Energy
Explore the impacts of building design choices on energy consumption of HVAC, lighting, and plug-loads while you’re designing
Microclimate
Improve urban site design and outdoor thermal comfort through microclimate analysis
Solar Energy
Assess rooftop renewable energy potential of photovoltaic panel systems
Sun hours
Analyse the percentage of hours of direct sunlight on building façades and ground surfaces
Noise
Understand how noise impacts external surrounding conditions to evaluate potential risk of acoustic discomfor
Bring your data and designs downstream
The power of Autodesk Forma and Revit combined
Maximize the performance of your conceptual design studies with two-way interoperability. Connect your favorite 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.
Eight reasons to try Forma
Better feasibility studies in half the time
Work more effectively using Forma’s automatically sourced data sets (Terrain, buildings, and boundaries), integrated analyses, automatic area calculations and smart sketching tools – all on one single platform.
Analyze and iterate your proposals in minutes not weeks
Instantly access a wealth of analyses from day one to understand your site, validate ideas and help you meet regulations. Get results at the speed of design, instantly understand the impact and improve your designs at any time.
Interoperability with Revit
Work between Revit and Forma to avoid rework. Using the Revit add-in, transfer your massing model into Revit for documentation and detailing, and switch between them both for analysis and iteration.
Tell compelling design stories
Having supporting data and clear visuals at hand facilitates smoother discussions with the planning authorities and other stakeholders, helping you to secure buy-in.
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Get a head start with Forma
Forma helps you build a solid, fact-based foundation for your project. Pressure test your proposal and resolve problems early to avoid costly delays later on which can jeopardize your project.
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Never Compromise
Discover and compare more options in parallel to confidently pinpoint the best concept for your site. Optimize your proposals for density, performance and livability.
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Fewer Spreadsheets, More Design
Spend more time on creating value, not counting it. Say goodbye to manually calculating floor area and parking and free up more time for strategic decision making and experimenting with new ideas.
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Future proof your business
With its continued evolution into the future AECO industry cloud, Autodesk Forma provides you with a powerful opportunity to lead the way in digital transformation within the industry. Get a head start today with Forma’s first set of capabilities for early-stage planning and design.
Architecture Engineering Construction Collection
Save when you buy Forma + AutoCAD in the AEC Collection*
With CAD, BIM, and cloud tools for those who design, build, and make, the AEC Collection bundles industry-grade software in a cost-effective package. Save thousands annually on Forma + AutoCAD in the AEC Collection versus standalone.
*Compared with purchasing each product separately
Other capabilities of Autodesk Forma
Automatic datasets
Forma sources specific datasets such as terrain, buildings, and boundaries (select markets only).
Powered by cloud computing
Continue to design while you run analyses in the cloud. See the results in seconds or minutes.
Smart design tools
Draw fluidly in 2D and 3D with dynamic tools that automate functions and takeoffs while you design.
Import and export
With support for file formats, including IFC and OBJ, move your work to and from other AEC software.
Parking design
Rapidly get relevant parking metrics including number of parking spots and access driveways.
Free viewer access
Share your projects in the cloud with team members, regardless of subscription status.