The New Design-to-Delivery Workflow with Forma and AEC Collection
- Thitirat Kongsantad
- Aug 8
- 3 min read
Updated: Oct 12
Empowering Architects for Smarter, Faster Decisions
In today's fast-paced world, architects face increasing pressure to deliver sustainable, efficient designs—yet the process remains cumbersome, fragmented, and data-heavy. The traditional design workflow often leaves sustainability considerations too late in the process, causing missed opportunities for green building certifications and resource optimization.
Enter Forma and the AEC Collection—a game-changing approach to architectural design that leverages AI-driven massing tools and real-world site data to inform quicker, more intelligent design decisions from the very beginning. Here’s how the powerful integration of Forma and Revit can transform your design workflow and ultimately help drive better, more sustainable outcomes.
Addressing the Challenges of Traditional Workflows
For too long, architects have been bogged down by fragmented tools that lead to miscommunication, delays, and unnecessary complexity. The challenges are clear:
ESG and sustainability considerations often arise too late, limiting their potential to influence early design choices.
Fragmented workflows and tools cause communication breakdowns, resulting in costly data loss and inefficient decision-making.
Difficulty managing design changes across different disciplines leaves teams scrambling to keep up with the evolving project landscape.
The Power of Integration: Forma and AEC Collection
By harnessing the power of Forma and Revit, architects can now seamlessly move from early conceptual design to detailed plans—without the usual bottlenecks or data silos. Here's how these tools work together to streamline the entire process:
Analyze Land-Use Potential: Quickly evaluate a site’s potential, including floor area ratios, building heights, and other critical factors.
Rapid Scenario Iterations: With Forma's AI-driven tools, architects can quickly test multiple design scenarios and incorporate stakeholder feedback for faster decision-making.
Comprehensive Evaluation: Evaluate important design factors such as infrastructure, mobility access, and the impact of shadows and wind on the building and surrounding environment. These insights ensure a more holistic design approach.
Align Community Vision: Using 3D models, architects can ensure that their designs align with the community's vision, fostering collaboration and improving stakeholder buy-in.
The Benefits of Early, Data-Informed Decisions
When architects make early, data-driven decisions using Forma and the AEC Collection, they set the stage for better, more sustainable outcomes:
Built-in Carbon, Energy, and Daylight Analysis: Forma empowers architects to integrate sustainability into the process early, making it easier to achieve energy-efficient and eco-friendly designs.
Drive Better Sustainability Outcomes: With AI-driven massing tools and real-time site data, Forma enables architects to make design decisions that improve environmental performance and reduce resource consumption.
Support for Green Building Certifications: From the conceptual stage, Forma provides the necessary tools and analyses to meet the stringent requirements of green building certifications like LEED, BREEAM, and others.
A Seamless Workflow: The Forma → Revit → BIM Collaborate Pro workflow ensures that every design iteration is built on the most up-to-date data, providing a connected, collaborative approach from design through delivery.
The Future of Architecture: Faster, Smarter, and More Sustainable
By combining the power of Forma and the AEC Collection, architects now have the tools they need to make faster, data-informed decisions that support both sustainability and efficiency. Whether you’re designing a new urban complex or rethinking an existing building, this integrated workflow helps architects meet the increasing demands for sustainable design without sacrificing creativity, quality, or speed.
With Forma, you’re not just building buildings—you’re shaping a sustainable future, one data-informed decision at a time.
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