Introducing Forma Building Design: An easy-to-use detailed building design solution with automated design tools and integrated analyses 

Autodesk Forma Team September 16, 2025

2 min read

At Autodesk University 2025, we are thrilled to unveil Forma Building Design – a pioneering cloud-based solution set to transform the building design landscape. As part of the Forma industry cloud, Forma Building Design empowers project leaders, CAD, and BIM architects to create detailed building models with speed and precision. 

We plan to release a closed beta for Forma Building Design. Join the waitlist, so you will have the opportunity to be among the first to explore this innovative solution. Secure your spot before it’s too late. 

Accessible and intuitive design 

We made Forma Building Design with accessibility and intuitiveness at its heart. The solution combines easy-to-use modeling tools, generative AI, and real-time analysis to cater to users of all skill levels. Whether you’re shaping facades, exploring plans, or optimizing performance with carbon and daylight metrics, Forma Building Design allows you to design with intent and deliver with impact. 

Sun hours analysis in Forma Building Design

Why it matters 

Forma Building Design takes the complexity out of the building design process. By bridging the gap between concept and BIM, it enables faster workflows, enhances collaboration, and facilitates informed decision-making. 

What you can do with Forma Building Design 

With Forma Building Design, users can: 

Shape buildings with purpose: Reduce repetitive tasks and use real-time metrics, analysis, and AI to focus on performance and informed decision-making. 

Design with flexibility: Utilize a mix of parametric, AI, and manual design tools to model buildings, and iterate easily at any stage. 

Check out some of our easy-to-use features of Forma Building Design 

Bring your team together: Involve both BIM and non-BIM contributors with intuitive tools. Harness the power of Forma Board to collect ideas, metrics, visuals, and feedback in one cohesive space. 

Transition smoothly from sketch to BIM: Minimize rework with connections to Forma Site Design and Revit, providing continuity from planning to detailed design. 

Interior daylight analysis in Forma Building Design

Dazhong Yi, Senior Associate, Studio Manager, Architecture and Urbanism at Arcadis, who has been a pilot user for Forma Building Design, shared his thoughts on the new capabilities: “Forma Building Design lowers the barrier for those without parametric design expertise, enabling more people to test ideas and explore options. This inclusivity creates a smoother, more collaborative process. 

“Looking ahead, Forma is helping shape a more inclusive future for architecture by creating an ecosystem where data, ideas, and collaboration converge in real time. This opens the process to a broader range of participants, strengthens alignment across teams, and leads to project outcomes that reflect diverse perspectives and resilient solutions.” 

What comes next 

In the coming months, we will roll out a closed beta program, offering you the opportunity to explore these capabilities firsthand and help shape the future of building design. Access to the beta program will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis — register now at autodesk.com/formabuildingdesign to join the waitlist. 

We believe that Forma Building Design will significantly improve the way architects and designers approach building projects, making the process more intuitive, collaborative, and efficient than ever before. Join us on this exciting journey. 


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