Autodesk Forma
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Overview
Autodesk Forma is a cloud-based platform focused on early-stage planning and design for the built environment. By harnessing data-driven insights and generative design capabilities, Forma enables architects, urban planners, and other AEC professionals to quickly explore multiple design scenarios and optimize site layouts for factors like daylight, wind patterns, and land usage. The result is a more informed, sustainable, and responsive design process—right from the conceptual phase.
Key Features
- Generative Design & Analysis: Automate layout proposals and explore numerous design iterations based on performance criteria like solar access, density, and wind comfort.
- Real-Time Feedback: Receive immediate data on potential design impacts—such as sunlight, noise, and environmental considerations—helping you refine concepts quickly.
- Collaboration in the Cloud: Work with stakeholders in a shared online environment, ensuring up-to-date information and eliminating file-transfer inefficiencies.
- Urban-Scale Modeling: Test site plans for entire city blocks or campuses with integrated analysis tools, supporting large-scale development and master planning.
- Interoperability with Autodesk Ecosystem: Smoothly transition from conceptual work in Forma to detailed design in Revit or other Autodesk products, maintaining data continuity.
Benefits
- Accelerated Design Decisions: Streamlined workflows and instant performance insights enable faster ideation and refinement, reducing overall project timelines.
- Reduced Risk & Rework: Data-backed design choices help ensure fewer mistakes later in the project, saving costs on rework and last-minute changes.
- Enhanced Sustainability: Early analysis of daylight, airflow, and environmental factors supports designs that are more resource-efficient and user-friendly.
- Greater Stakeholder Alignment: A shared, cloud-based platform promotes transparency, making it easier to involve clients, consultants, and regulatory bodies from the outset.
- Informed Master Planning: Urban-scale modeling equips planning teams with robust insights for density, infrastructure planning, and long-term development strategies.
Who It’s For
- Architects & Urban Designers seeking an integrated tool for rapid concept development and site analysis.
- Planning & Development Teams aiming to optimize land usage and building performance in early project stages.
- Real Estate & Property Developers wanting to identify viable design strategies that balance economic feasibility with environmental considerations.
- Municipalities & Government Agencies overseeing large developments, looking for data-driven approaches to improve community outcomes.
- BIM Managers & Consultants integrating Forma’s conceptual data into Revit or other detailed design workflows for a holistic project view.
Support Options
At Modena Technologies, we are committed to providing exceptional support to ensure your experience with our products is seamless and productive. We offer two distinct support levels to cater to your specific needs:
Basic Support
Included with all subscriptions
Our Basic Support package ensures that your software operates smoothly on your systems. This essential support level includes:
- Installation Assistance: Expert help to get you set up quickly and correctly.
- Crash and Freeze Support: Prompt resolution of any technical issues that may arise, ensuring minimal downtime.
Basic Support is designed to keep your programs running efficiently, providing peace of mind and reliable performance as you integrate our solutions into your workflow.
Advanced Support
Enhance your experience with comprehensive assistance
For clients seeking a deeper level of engagement and support, our Advanced Support package offers unparalleled access and resources:
- Unlimited Online Training: Gain unrestricted access to our extensive list of online training courses, empowering your team with the knowledge to maximize our software’s potential.
- Dedicated One-on-One Consulting: Benefit from personalized consulting sessions with our expert consultants, tailored to your specific business needs and objectives.
- Priority Support: Receive expedited assistance and priority handling of your support requests, ensuring your issues are addressed swiftly and effectively.
Advanced Support goes beyond ensuring functionality—it provides the tools and expertise to help your organization fully leverage our technology for greater success.
Which Support Option is Right for You?
| Feature | Basic Support | Advanced Support |
|---|---|---|
| Installation Assistance | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Crash/Freeze Support | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Unlimited Online Training | ❌ | ✔️ |
| One-on-One Consulting | ❌ | ✔️ |
| Priority Support | ❌ | ✔️ |
Upgrade to Advanced Support Today
Elevate your experience with Modena Technologies by choosing Advanced Support. Unlock the full potential of our products with comprehensive training and dedicated consulting tailored to your business needs.
Contact us to learn more about Advanced Support options and how they can benefit your organization.
Product Support
Support Options
- Basic Support: Included at no extra charge to make sure the software is functioning as it should, including installation assistance, as well as guidance to resolve any crashing or freezing you experience.
- Advanced Support: This is available at an additional cost as an add-on to your subscription and includes training and consulting support.
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Custom Options
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