Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Autodesk Forma's analysis tools help teams make better design decisions while geometry is still flexible, program assumptions are still changing, and teams can still respond to what the analysis reveals.
This walkthrough covers 10 Autodesk Forma Analysis Tools:
• Area Metrics – Site feasibility dashboard for built vs. unbuilt area, program mix, and public space distribution.
• Shadow Study – Shadow movement across time for planning submittals and neighborhood conversations.
• Sun Hours – Aggregated direct sun exposure on ground, facades, and rooftops.
• Daylight Potential – Early massing indicator using vertical sky component (not an interior daylight simulation).
• Wind – Rapid Wind for the design loop; Detailed Wind for documentation and microclimate input.
• Microclimate – UTCI outdoor comfort combining sun, wind, and climate data.
• Noise – Rapid Noise for in-design feedback; Detailed Noise for ground, facade, and roof results.
• Solar Energy – Early PV opportunity mapping (kWh/m² and estimated panel output).
• Embodied Carbon in Site Design – Master plan comparison with baseline and alternatives.
• Forma Carbon Insights in Building Design – Building-level embodied and operational carbon.
Suggested workflow: Start with Area Metrics, then use Shadow Study and Sun Hours early. Use Rapid Wind and Rapid Noise while exploring options, and move to Detailed Wind, Detailed Noise, and Microclimate analyses when you need evidence for comparison or documentation.
Learn more: autodesk.com/products/forma-site-design/environmental-impact-analysis
#AutodeskForma #Architecture #AEC #EnvironmentalAnalysis #SiteDesign #BuildingPerformance #SustainableDesign
- Follow us on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/showcase/autodesk-building-solutions
- Subscribe to the AEC Tech Drop blog to stay up to date: autodesk.com/blogs/aec
Autodesk Forma's analysis tools help teams make better design decisions while geometry is still flexible, program assumptions are still changing, and teams can still respond to what the analysis reveals.
This walkthrough covers 10 Autodesk Forma Analysis Tools:
• Area Metrics – Site feasibility dashboard for built vs. unbuilt area, program mix, and public space distribution.
• Shadow Study – Shadow movement across time for planning submittals and neighborhood conversations.
• Sun Hours – Aggregated direct sun exposure on ground, facades, and rooftops.
• Daylight Potential – Early massing indicator using vertical sky component (not an interior daylight simulation).
• Wind – Rapid Wind for the design loop; Detailed Wind for documentation and microclimate input.
• Microclimate – UTCI outdoor comfort combining sun, wind, and climate data.
• Noise – Rapid Noise for in-design feedback; Detailed Noise for ground, facade, and roof results.
• Solar Energy – Early PV opportunity mapping (kWh/m² and estimated panel output).
• Embodied Carbon in Site Design – Master plan comparison with baseline and alternatives.
• Forma Carbon Insights in Building Design – Building-level embodied and operational carbon.
Suggested workflow: Start with Area Metrics, then use Shadow Study and Sun Hours early. Use Rapid Wind and Rapid Noise while exploring options, and move to Detailed Wind, Detailed Noise, and Microclimate analyses when you need evidence for comparison or documentation.
Learn more: autodesk.com/products/forma-site-design/environmental-impact-analysis
#AutodeskForma #Architecture #AEC #EnvironmentalAnalysis #SiteDesign #BuildingPerformance #SustainableDesign
- Follow us on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/showcase/autodesk-building-solutions
- Subscribe to the AEC Tech Drop blog to stay up to date: autodesk.com/blogs/aec
