In an evolving design landscape where sustainability and data-driven decision-making are reshaping the built environment, conceptual building designs can be used for measurable impact using AI and with cutting-edge tools like Autodesk Forma Site Design, Forma Carbon Insights, and Revit with the Solar Analysis extension.
Through video instruction, immersive practice and challenge exercises, and performance-based analysis, this course offers essential principles and practice for sustainable design and performance using these powerful Autodesk tools. Using a real-world example throughout the course, you’ll have the opportunity to experiment with real data for your project.
Whether you're studying architecture or already working in the field, you’ll gain the skills to thrive in a future where design excellence and environmental responsibility go hand in hand.
These downloadable resources will be used to complete modules in this course:
Teach this course in the classroom or assign it to students as homework. Download the provided instructor guide for teaching the course content in the classroom, with learning objectives and estimated times for demonstration and practice.
Additionally, lecture slides, a guide to assigning software licenses, a curriculum prerequisites/alignments chart, and the grading rubric for the course challenge are provided. Students can either work in teams or solve the challenge on their own.
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August 2026 update:
This course and its contents have been thoroughly updated to include new Autodesk branding for Forma Site Design and Forma Carbon Insights.
Additionally, new videos were added on sustainable design frameworks and certifications; solar energy analysis and total carbon analysis in Forma Site Design; and solar analysis calculations using the Autodesk Solar Analysis for Revit extension.
New practice exercises were also included for students to test their skills on some of these topics.
