{"id":1791,"date":"2026-04-07T14:57:54","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T14:57:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.autodesk.com\/forma\/?p=1791"},"modified":"2026-04-07T15:56:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T15:56:30","slug":"how-to-get-started-with-forma-building-design","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.autodesk.com\/forma\/2026\/04\/07\/how-to-get-started-with-forma-building-design\/","title":{"rendered":"How to get started with Forma Building Design"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-post-author-biography\">Malak Mansour is an architect and learning content specialist at Forma<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Forma Building Design, available in the AEC Collection, Revit standalone license, and Forma for Buildings bundle, helps architects explore more ideas before it&#8217;s time for BIM.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/forma-for-buildings\/trial-intake\" class=\"\n            MuiButtonBase-root MuiButton-root\n            wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\n            \n            \n            \n            MuiButton-contained\n        \">\n\n        <span class=\"MuiButton-label\">\n            \n            \nTry Forma Building Design for free\n\n            \n        <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.autodeskforma.com\/?utm_source=adskwebsite&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=BuildingDesignBlog\" class=\"\n            MuiButtonBase-root MuiButton-root\n            wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\n            \n            \n            \n            MuiButton-contained\n        \">\n\n        <span class=\"MuiButton-label\">\n            \n            \nAccess Forma Building Design\n\n            \n        <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.autodesk.com\/forma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/163\/Forma-Building-Design-over-the-shoulder-unit-floor-plans2-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1860\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.autodesk.com\/forma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/163\/Forma-Building-Design-over-the-shoulder-unit-floor-plans2-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.autodesk.com\/forma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/163\/Forma-Building-Design-over-the-shoulder-unit-floor-plans2-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.autodesk.com\/forma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/163\/Forma-Building-Design-over-the-shoulder-unit-floor-plans2-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.autodesk.com\/forma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/163\/Forma-Building-Design-over-the-shoulder-unit-floor-plans2-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.autodesk.com\/forma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/163\/Forma-Building-Design-over-the-shoulder-unit-floor-plans2-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting started in Forma Building Design for schematic design takes just a few minutes. Check out these four how-to videos below to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Set up a new site<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create your first building mass<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Design floor plans<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Design facades<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to set up a new site in Forma Building Design<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Quick start - Forma Building Design - Create a new site\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yQP4UqSbmpE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen style=\"aspect-ratio:500 \/ 281;width:100%;height:auto;\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This video demonstrates the initial steps in Forma Building Design for setting up a new site. Learn how to create a project, define its location on a map, and import key contextual data to build a realistic foundation for early-stage design. By the end, your site will be ready for adding your first building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to draw your first building mass in Forma Building Design <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Quick start - Forma Building Design - Draw a new building\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6ZHOpLuNsNY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen style=\"aspect-ratio:500 \/ 281;width:100%;height:auto;\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Create your first building mass in Forma Building Design and analyze its performance in real time. This video walks you through drawing a building footprint, shaping its form, adjusting floors, and refining facades, while instantly tracking key metrics like floor area, coverage, and function breakdown. By the end, you\u2019ll have a fully defined building ready for the next stage of design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to design floor plans in Forma Building Design<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Quick start - Forma Building Design - Design a typical floor plan\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZQP6hJOLGys?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen style=\"aspect-ratio:500 \/ 281;width:100%;height:auto;\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This video introduces floor plan design in Forma Building Design, showing how to quickly create layouts and evaluate unit mix in real time. Learn how to design typical floors, assign unit types, and analyze unit distribution and size. This enables you to test unit options quicker, make informed decisions, and iterate efficiently during early-stage design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to design facades in Forma Building Design<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Quick start - Forma Building Design - Apply fac&#807;ade automations\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/39LiAjxImw0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen style=\"aspect-ratio:500 \/ 281;width:100%;height:auto;\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This video explores facade design in Forma Building Design, showing how to apply and customize facade automations to shape and test your building design options. Learn to use window-to-wall ratios, single windows, and modular automations to quickly generate and refine fa\u00e7ade compositions. Then transition to manual editing for more detailed control.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"is-style-faq-accordion\">\n        <details id='faq-question-1775549752879' class='details'>\n        <summary>\n            <span class=\"details__summary\">\n                <span class=\"details__summary-text\">\n                    What is Forma Building Design?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg class=\"details__caret\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" hidden>\n                    <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"m18 9.5-6 6-6-6\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/span>\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"details__content\">\n            <div class='is-style-faq-accordion__body'>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/forma-building-design\/overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Forma Building Design<\/a> is a <strong>design and analysis software for the schematic design phase<\/strong>. Architects and designers use it to <strong>explore more ideas before it\u2019s time for BIM <\/strong>\u2014 so they can shape options, test performance, and then move designs directly into Revit. \n        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>    <details id='faq-question-1775549797290' class='details'>\n        <summary>\n            <span class=\"details__summary\">\n                <span class=\"details__summary-text\">\n                    Who is Forma Building Design for?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg class=\"details__caret\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" hidden>\n                    <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"m18 9.5-6 6-6-6\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/span>\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"details__content\">\n            <div class='is-style-faq-accordion__body'>\n            It\u2019s built for <strong>architects<\/strong> working on <strong>schematic design projects<\/strong>, especially on <strong>larger-scale residential and mixed-use urban projects<\/strong> with repetition across <strong>facade elements and floor plan<\/strong> layouts.\n        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>    <details id='faq-question-1775549814240' class='details'>\n        <summary>\n            <span class=\"details__summary\">\n                <span class=\"details__summary-text\">\n                    What is difference between Forma Site Design and Forma Building Design?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg class=\"details__caret\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" hidden>\n                    <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"m18 9.5-6 6-6-6\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/span>\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"details__content\">\n            <div class='is-style-faq-accordion__body'>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/forma-site-design\/overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Forma Site Design<\/a> helps teams understand wider site conditions and optimize the site\u2019s potential for a feasibility study. It suits site planning and site analysis.<br>\u00a0<br>Forma Building Design helps teams determine building design direction for specific plots and blocks, including unit mix \u2014 so they can explore more ideas before it\u2019s time for BIM and then move forward. It is used for schematic design.<br><br>Teams can easily switch between Site Design and Building Design with the direct integration.\n        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>    <details id='faq-question-1775549842758' class='details'>\n        <summary>\n            <span class=\"details__summary\">\n                <span class=\"details__summary-text\">\n                    When should I use Forma Building Design vs Revit?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg class=\"details__caret\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" hidden>\n                    <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"m18 9.5-6 6-6-6\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/span>\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"details__content\">\n            <div class='is-style-faq-accordion__body'>\n            Forma Building Design and Revit are <strong>complementary<\/strong>. Use Forma Building Design at early stage of the process \u2014 to explore ideas, test performance, and validate direction during schematic design. Then, move designs directly into Revit as geolocated, native Revit models for detailed design development and documentation.\n        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>    <details id='faq-question-1775549865227' class='details'>\n        <summary>\n            <span class=\"details__summary\">\n                <span class=\"details__summary-text\">\n                    What problem does Forma Building Design solve in schematic design?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg class=\"details__caret\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" hidden>\n                    <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"m18 9.5-6 6-6-6\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/span>\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"details__content\">\n            <div class='is-style-faq-accordion__body'>\n            Forma Building Design helps teams explore more design options earlier and with greater confidence during schematic design. In schematic design, exploring multiple ideas is essential but often time-consuming and effortful, leading teams to potentially test fewer options and commit too early without full confidence.\n        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>    <details id='faq-question-1775551934091' class='details'>\n        <summary>\n            <span class=\"details__summary\">\n                <span class=\"details__summary-text\">\n                    How does Forma Building Design help me explore more design options faster?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg class=\"details__caret\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" hidden>\n                    <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"m18 9.5-6 6-6-6\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/span>\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"details__content\">\n            <div class='is-style-faq-accordion__body'>\n            Forma Building Design helps you <strong>add details to buildings in minutes<\/strong> using easy tools and <strong>design automations<\/strong> for <strong>facades, floor plans, and units <\/strong>\u2014 so you can iterate quickly before complex modelling.\n        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>    <details id='faq-question-1775551945374' class='details'>\n        <summary>\n            <span class=\"details__summary\">\n                <span class=\"details__summary-text\">\n                    What design automations are included in Forma Building Design?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg class=\"details__caret\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" hidden>\n                    <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"m18 9.5-6 6-6-6\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/span>\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"details__content\">\n            <div class='is-style-faq-accordion__body'>\n            With Forma Building Design you can <strong>create and edit floor plans and facades with a few clicks<\/strong>, with updates reflected automatically in <strong>plan, elevation, and perspective<\/strong>. You can also customize groups of <strong>windows, doors, and balconies<\/strong>.\n        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>    <details id='faq-question-1775551961209' class='details'>\n        <summary>\n            <span class=\"details__summary\">\n                <span class=\"details__summary-text\">\n                    What performance analysis can I run in Forma Building Design?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg class=\"details__caret\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" hidden>\n                    <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"m18 9.5-6 6-6-6\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/span>\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"details__content\">\n            <div class='is-style-faq-accordion__body'>\n            Forma Building Design includes <strong>integrated analysis<\/strong> so you can test performance while you design, including <strong>sun hours<\/strong>, <strong>daylight potential<\/strong> for facades and windows, and <strong>total carbon<\/strong> (<em>Note: Total carbon is currently available for the US. Stay tuned for news about availability for other regions<\/em>).\n        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>    <details id='faq-question-1775552017845' class='details'>\n        <summary>\n            <span class=\"details__summary\">\n                <span class=\"details__summary-text\">\n                    Can I track unit mix and areas while designing in Forma Building Design?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg class=\"details__caret\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" hidden>\n                    <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"m18 9.5-6 6-6-6\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/span>\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"details__content\">\n            <div class='is-style-faq-accordion__body'>\n            Yes. Forma Building Design helps you <strong>track unit mix<\/strong> with automatic <strong>area metrics and schedules<\/strong>, supporting faster decision-making during schematic design.\n        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>    <details id='faq-question-1775552035576' class='details'>\n        <summary>\n            <span class=\"details__summary\">\n                <span class=\"details__summary-text\">\n                    How do I start a project with site context in Forma Building Design?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg class=\"details__caret\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" hidden>\n                    <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"m18 9.5-6 6-6-6\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/span>\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"details__content\">\n            <div class='is-style-faq-accordion__body'>\n            Forma Building Design includes <strong>site context<\/strong> so you can <strong>set up your geolocated site faster<\/strong> using <strong>automatic contextual data <\/strong>\u2014 helping you hit the ground running.\n        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>    <details id='faq-question-1775552057345' class='details'>\n        <summary>\n            <span class=\"details__summary\">\n                <span class=\"details__summary-text\">\n                    Is Forma Building Design available in the browser?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg class=\"details__caret\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" hidden>\n                    <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"m18 9.5-6 6-6-6\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/span>\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"details__content\">\n            <div class='is-style-faq-accordion__body'>\n            Yes \u2014 teams can access Forma Building Design <strong>from the browser without any setup<\/strong>, making it easy to get started quickly.\n        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>    <details id='faq-question-1775552072994' class='details'>\n        <summary>\n            <span class=\"details__summary\">\n                <span class=\"details__summary-text\">\n                    What is the pricing and availability of Forma Building Design?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg class=\"details__caret\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" hidden>\n                    <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"m18 9.5-6 6-6-6\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/span>\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"details__content\">\n            <div class='is-style-faq-accordion__body'>\n            Forma Building Design is available through the Architecture, Engineering &amp; Construction (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/collections\/architecture-engineering-construction\/overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AEC) Collection<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/revit\/overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Revit subscriptions<\/a>, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/forma-for-buildings\/overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Forma for Buildings<\/a> bundle.\n        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>    <details id='faq-question-1775552192477' class='details'>\n        <summary>\n            <span class=\"details__summary\">\n                <span class=\"details__summary-text\">\n                    How do I log into Forma Building Design?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg class=\"details__caret\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" hidden>\n                    <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"m18 9.5-6 6-6-6\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/span>\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"details__content\">\n            <div class='is-style-faq-accordion__body'>\n            If you have an active AEC Collection, Revit, or Forma for Buildings subscription, you can log into Forma Building Design with your Autodesk account.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/app.autodeskforma.com\/?utm_source=adskwebsite&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=BuildingDesignBlog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Log in to Forma Building Design here<\/a>. Not a subscriber? You may be eligible for a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/forma-for-buildings\/free-trial\">free trial<\/a>. 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