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.
Definition
Autodesk Forma is a powerful cloud-based design platform developed to support architects, planners, and developers in the early stages of building design. As a successor to Spacemaker—an AI-driven tool that Autodesk acquired in 2020—Forma brings together data analysis, collaboration, and conceptual design tools to help professionals make better decisions right from the start of a project.At its core, Forma allows users to explore different building layouts and site configurations while instantly analyzing important factors such as daylight, wind, noise, and even carbon emissions. The goal is to give project teams a clearer understanding of how design decisions will impact a building’s performance, helping them optimize their projects before moving into more detailed design phases.What makes Forma stand out is its focus on real-time feedback. As users sketch out massing models or adjust site parameters, the platform evaluates each option against key performance metrics. This means
In Depth
Autodesk Forma (formerly Spacemaker) uses AI for site analysis and early-stage design exploration — evaluating wind, sunlight, noise, and microclimate conditions to inform building placement and massing decisions. The AI generates and evaluates design options based on site-specific environmental data.
Tool Details
Yes, 7-30 days
Examples
At its core, Forma allows users to explore different building layouts and site configurations while instantly analyzing important factors such as daylight, wind, noise, and even carbon emissions
This connection allows users to carry forward their early-stage design work into detailed models without needing to start over
It’s a smooth handoff that supports a more efficient and collaborative workflow across teams and disciplines
Nomic Use Cases
See how Nomic applies this in production AEC workflows:
Frequently Asked Questions
Autodesk Forma is a powerful cloud-based design platform developed to support architects, planners, and developers in the early stages of building design. As a successor to Spacemaker—an AI-driven tool that Autodesk acquired in 2020—Forma brings together data analysis, collaboration, and conceptual design tools to help professionals make better decisions right from the start of a project.At its core, Forma allows users to explore different building layouts and site configurations while instantly analyzing important factors such as daylight, wind, noise, and even carbon emissions. The goal is to give project teams a clearer understanding of how design decisions will impact a building’s performance, helping them optimize their projects before moving into more detailed design phases.What makes Forma stand out is its focus on real-time feedback. As users sketch out massing models or adjust site parameters, the platform evaluates each option against key performance metrics. This means
At its core, Forma allows users to explore different building layouts and site configurations while instantly analyzing important factors such as daylight, wind, noise, and even carbon emissions. This connection allows users to carry forward their early-stage design work into detailed models without needing to start over. It’s a smooth handoff that supports a more efficient and collaborative workflow across teams and disciplines.
Project Research: Instantly access all project-critical information from a single search interface.