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Autodesk (US, EU servers available via enterprise)Autodesk Forma
Cloud platform for early-stage architecture and urban feasibility analysis (formerly Spacemaker). Analyses sun, wind, noise and CO₂ in real time and automatically generates alternative site layouts based on user parameters.
Shared spot10of 19 professional tools with a GDPR profileOur summary of what the provider itself publishes about your data: whether the data is stored in the EU (2 points), whether there is a certification or GDPR guarantee (1), and whether the provider is established in the Netherlands or the EU (1). 3 or 4 points is Strong, 2 Good, 1 Limited, 0 Unknown. How we measure in architecture & urban planning
GDPR: Unknown
- Provider based outside the EU
PriceStandalone $185/month or $1,445/yearStandalone $185/month or $1,445/year; included in AEC Collection ($3,430/year); 30-day free trial
Free trialYes
Based inUSA, EU servers available via enterpriseOutside the EU
ModelNot publicproprietary AI models for generative design and environmental analysis; Autodesk EU data residency available for enterprise customers
Last checked: 23 October 2026 · How we check
Is this your tool? Fill in missing detailsWhat it does
3D massing studies in the browser
Sun, daylight and wind analysisAcoustic and microclimate analysisEmbodied carbon analysisAI-driven site optioneering
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Underlying model
GDPR check for architecture & urban planning proprietary AI models for generative design and environmental analysis; Autodesk EU data residency available for enterprise customers. Many tools build on a large model from, for example, OpenAI or Anthropic. If in doubt, ask for the data processing agreement: it states where your data goes.
Questions about Autodesk Forma
- Which AI model does Autodesk Forma use?
- The maker of Autodesk Forma does not publicly disclose which AI model sits underneath. Own AI models for generative design and environmental analysis; Autodesk EU data residency available for enterprise customers.
- How much does Autodesk Forma cost?
- Standalone $185/month or $1,445/year; included in AEC Collection ($3,430/year); 30-day free trial. Check the current price on the provider's website; rates change often.
- Who is Autodesk Forma for?
- Autodesk Forma focuses on architecture & urban planning. It fits work such as generating designs and iterating quickly (floor plans, massing studies), searching building regulations and zoning plans, and creating photorealistic renders and visualisations.
- What should I watch out for with AI in architecture & urban planning?
- Drawings and zoning plan analyses form the basis for permits and liability; AI output is supportive and requires review by a qualified architect. Project data and designs are often commercially sensitive, check whether cloud services export data or use it for training.
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