Autodesk Forma Site Design

Autodesk Forma Site Design

Autodesk Forma Site Design is a cloud-based platform focused on early-stage planning, site analysis, and conceptual design—especially useful for architects, urban planners, and developers.

Manage your design and planning needs in one place!

Site Context

Set up your site faster with contextual data at your fingertips and save rework by turning your Forma Site Design proposal into a geolocated Revit project.

3D Modelling

Create, explore, and iterate concepts with Forma Site Design’s intuitive design tools or connect to your existing tools and bring the geometry into Forma Site Design.

Environmental Analysis

Make data-driven design decisions, compare alternatives, and improve building performance using Forma Site Design’s easy-to-use analyses.

Key Features of Forma Site Design

  • Contextual Site Creation
    • Automatically generates a 3D model of your site using GIS and map data
    • Includes surrounding buildings, terrain, and infrastructure
    • Helps you design in context, not in isolation
  • Real-Time Environmental Analysis
    • Sun & daylight analysis → Understand shadows and solar exposure
    • Wind analysis → Identify uncomfortable wind zones
    • Noise analysis → Evaluate impact from roads or surroundings
    • Microclimate insights → Helps improve outdoor comfort
  • Massing and Layout Tools
    • Quickly sketch building volumes (no heavy modeling needed)
    • Adjust heights, footprints, and spacing
    • Test multiple layout options in minutes
  • Collaboration and Cloud Workflow
    • Fully cloud-based → no heavy local setup
    • Teams can access the same project in real time
    • Easy sharing with stakeholders