Forma Site Design is a cloud-based site planning workspace featuring automated layouts, environmental impact checks, and collaborative design review.
What it is
Forma Site Design is a cloud-based workspace built for urban planners, architects, and engineering teams to plan, evaluate, and collaborate on site development projects. The environment combines contextual geographic data, 3D massing tools, and performance assessments into a single connected workspace.
Key features
- Access contextual terrain, buildings, and roads to set up site projects rapidly.
- Generate and evaluate layout options using specialized site automation capabilities.
- Test environmental performance, including sun hours, wind patterns, noise levels, and carbon impact.
- Collaborate on design reviews using shared visual boards connected to BIM data.
- Import and export geometry using standard file formats like IFC and OBJ.
Who it's for
Forma Site Design serves architecture, engineering, construction, and urban planning professionals who need to evaluate early-stage site proposals and make data-driven design choices.
Pricing
Plans start at $59 per month, with free trial options available for testing the software.
Use cases
- Import terrain and building data for site contexts
- Evaluate sunlight hours and wind patterns on building massing
- Generate low-density housing and parking layouts
- Conduct collaborative design reviews with team members
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