Forma Building Design

Forma Building Design (currently in pre-beta) is billed as an easy-to-use detailed building design solution, offering ‘BIM-level’ LOD 200 detail, ‘AI-powered’ automated design tools, and integrated analysis capabilities.

The browser-based software is focused on what Autodesk describes as outcome-based BIM. As an architect designs, they’ll get real-time feedback on analyses like indoor daylight, operational carbon and sunlight exposure.

Forma Building Design has a major focus on AI, enabled by ‘neural CAD for buildings’, a brand-new industry-specific AI foundation model specifically trained on 3D design data and built into the heart of Forma.

This AI-enhanced CAD engine will pave the way for a range of generative AI tools, the first of which is ‘Building Layout Explorer’ which enables the ‘rapid generation and automatic regeneration’ of new interior layouts, all while giving the designer control.