Description
What if the tools we use to design buildings could also save coffee farming? This session will present a real pilot from Colombia where Autodesk Forma and Autodesk Platform Services are used to design Climate-Resilient Agroforestry Systems. See a live Autodesk Forma Site Design demo of digital twin shade and microclimate simulations. Discover how to use Autodesk Forma Data Management to capture geolocated pest data, Brix readings, and reforestation tasks. And learn how Autodesk Platform Services connects it all into actionable farm intelligence. Outcomes include a 67% reduction in coffee berry borer infestation, and layout decisions that once required years now being validated in days. You'll leave this session with a new mental model for where Autodesk platforms can drive sustainability impact beyond construction.
Key Learnings
- Learn how to design and validate agroforestry layouts in Autodesk Forma, targeting 35% to 50% shade coverage using topography and sun-path simulations.
- Learn about and compare Autodesk Forma simulation outputs to identify optimal shade and microclimate conditions, cutting decisions from years to days.
- Learn how to configure Autodesk Forma to capture geolocated field data, including pest sightings, Brix readings, and reforestation tasks linked to GPS.
- Learn how Autodesk AEC tools can be extended to solve climate resilience challenges in agriculture and food security.