Category: Product


  • Forma product updates November

    What’s New in Autodesk Forma – November 2024

    Hey there, Forma enthusiasts! I’m so excited to dive into the latest updates that Autodesk Forma has in store for us. We’ve been hard at work behind the scenes to bring you a faster, smoother, and smarter modeling experience, along with some killer new features for collaboration and analysis.  Tune in to our quarterly webinar from…


  • Top 4 Autodesk Forma highlights from #AU2024 

    After having the most exciting time at this year’s Autodesk University, team Forma is back fully energized and ready to innovate further! But first, let’s do a quick recap of the Forma related highlights from AU. Whether you caught us live at the event or not, there’s plenty for us to unpack:  Here are the most…


  • Dynamo as a Service: Streamlining Design Automation in Autodesk Forma 

    The integration of Dynamo into Autodesk Forma has dramatically enhanced design automation capabilities. Now, with the introduction of Dynamo as a service (in closed beta), Forma users can now enjoy more streamlined, efficient, and powerful workflows.   What is Dynamo?  Dynamo is an open-source visual programming platform for designers that lets you customize your building information…


  • 4 reasons why architects should try 3D sketching in Autodesk Forma

    3D modelling tools are a dime a dozen in 2024. And most of us creatives, be it furniture designers, to architects to sculptors, use several in our daily lives. Unlike ten years ago, when we were looking for that one tool to solve our every use case, today’s landscape of specialized apps feels a lot…


  • Forma Board: An intuitive collaborative tool to help architects, contractors and engineers convey better design stories

    This article was updated on 15th October to reflect the latest announcements about Forma Board for AECO professionals announced at Autodesk University 2024. As the Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Operations (AECO) industry evolves to adopt more advanced technology, it’s essential that our collaboration tools and solutions develop in tandem to cater to the requirements of this…


  • What’s New in Autodesk Forma – June 2024 Update

    It’s June already! The sun sets at 11pm and rises at 3am here up north, so it’s a great time to enjoy the outdoors even at night. My solar panels are zeroing out my electic bill, and life is good. Did you know I am probably the first person in the world to base my…


  • How to connect a Forma project to Rhino

    In the below video, we cover how to install the Rhino plugin, show you how to connect a Forma project with a Rhino file, and sync the changes between the software. You will learn how to select the layers, functions, and geometry that you want to sync and see how to check the area metrics…


  • Assess, compare and optimize your proposals for better living qualities with Autodesk Forma

    What if you could predict and perfect the living conditions of your architectural designs during the initial stages?  Understanding the impact of your design proposals on the quality of life of your users is of utmost importance. Success and satisfaction do not end with client approval, in fact, they extend throughout the lifespan of the buildings and…


  • What’s New in Autodesk Forma – April 2024 Update

    Hey! It’s the season of new launches at Autodesk, but of course, for us here at Forma, every week is launch week, and this last quarter has been as busy as ever.  This last quarter we released 33 updates   It feels like we’re really getting into the flow of things. I’ve been talking to…


  • Forma’s new Embodied Carbon Analysis: Understand the carbon impact of your early design decisions 

    This article was updated on October 15th to reflect the transition of the embodied carbon analysis from tech preview to beta. Given the pressing realities of climate change, it’s essential that we take decisive action to curb carbon emissions. However, the built environment, responsible for over 40% of all greenhouse gas emissions, remains unchecked to…