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Transcript
00:00
In this video, I'm going to show you some of the fundamental design tooling in Autodesk Forma.
00:05
This will not include the conceptual design tools in 3D Sketch mode which is covered in a different video.
00:12
We will be using a combination of the tools available in the right-hand menu to reproduce the design option we are looking at here.
00:19
We've got buildings, vegetation limits, roads and generic shapes.
00:25
Finally, we have the 3D Sketch menu which as mentioned will be covered in a different tutorial.
00:33
Since the site is relatively large, I will start by splitting it into smaller plots.
00:38
In this example I'm using the transform tooling to subtract an area occupied by a 10m wide shape that represents a road from the site limit.
00:47
I'm using the surface tool under generic shapes to represent the road, defining its width and clicking enter to close the shape.
00:57
To subtract the surface from the site limit.
00:59
I find it useful to first move the shape to my base layers.
01:06
Next, select the site limit, followed by the shape you want to subtract from the site limit,
01:13
then navigate to the transform tool in the right-hand panel and select subtract.
01:18
There we go.
01:19
I will now repeat this procedure for all the roads or splits I want to make in this particular site.
01:26
Now that I've divided the plot into various subplots, I'm ready to start drawing some different design options.
01:32
There may be geometric height constraints that apply to your site.
01:36
You can add height constraints via the limit section in the right-hand panel.
01:40
In this example, I'm going to trace the footprint of the plot I just drew and then specify the maximum height which my design can't exceed.
01:49
This can be in meters above ground or meters above sea level, which you can adjust on the right-hand side.
01:56
In this project, I will create two 25m height constraints,
02:00
to ensure that the height of my design complements the surrounding buildings quite well.
02:07
Next, we can use the generic building tooling to trace the footprint of the constraint,
02:13
and then simply drag and snap to the top of the height boundary.
02:30
All right.
02:31
Next, I want to find a little green space in the center of this proposal.
02:36
So, I'm going to choose the surface tool and then trace the cloth. And on the right-hand side, I will make it the color green.
02:45
Perhaps there is a tree line that surrounds this plot. So, I'm going to click
02:50
"Add Trees", trace the shape, set the height and define the spacing between them.
03:02
There we go. Now we have a nice green courtyard in the center.
03:10
Let's proceed to specify the function assigned to each of these buildings.
03:15
A function defines the building's programming and can be changed in the right-hand panel.
03:19
First, select them and then via the function menu,
03:25
select whether it should be residential, commercial, unspecified or indeed, whether you want to add a new function.
03:33
In this example, I want to ensure that the first floor of all the residential buildings are actually commercial spaces.
03:41
In the right-hand panel, I will increase the floor height to 5 m and then select commercial.
03:49
When we later review area metrics associated with this proposal, you will be able to receive a breakdown of area metrics per function.
03:57
Next, I'm going to draw a hotel.
04:01
Since hotel isn't one of the default functions, I'm going to add a new function, specify hotel...
04:12
And then give it the color orange.
04:15
I can also choose whether that function will be included in the area metrics or not.
04:24
Next, we will take a look at line buildings.
04:28
Line buildings are automations that are controlled by a line.
04:32
In the right-hand panel, you can define the width and alignment of the line buildings.
04:38
You can choose whether to align the building center line,
04:44
to the left of the line, or to the right of the line.
04:48
To align with the site limit boundary. I choose to align to the left of the line.
04:54
When I hover over the site limit, the boundary which it will align to is highlighted in red.
05:00
Start drawing the building and notice that the edge of the building is aligned to the site limit.
05:05
To create an angle, simply hold and shift and continue pulling the line.
05:11
In the right-hand menu, you can add or remove floors,
05:14
set the floor height as well as choose whether to include sections or not.
05:20
You can also specify the function.
05:24
Finally, we can add circulation or define floor plans.
05:29
In the floor plan menu, you will see the different section dimensions
05:33
in the line building.
05:36
You can add floor plans for each section type.
05:41
Click the "Plus" button to start drawing a new floor plan in the floor plan sketcher.
05:46
Use the available tooling to define your units and your areas of circulation.
05:52
Under the ruler menu, you also have the option to view dimensions or areas.
05:58
You also have the option to adjust the background grid and further snapping options.
06:04
When you're done designing, simply return to design mode and view the floor plan in your building.
06:11
You can produce multiple floor plans per section.
06:15
I will now demonstrate how to add parking inside a building.
06:18
Parking is found in the right-hand panel.
06:20
When you activate parking, you will get an estimate of the number of parking spots in your proposal.
06:25
To view the graphic, remove the functions view by pressing area metrics.
06:29
You will now see a graphical representation of a parking layout appear on every floor of the building,
06:34
edit the parking parameters such as the lane width and dimensions of each parking spot.
06:39
This will give you an updated estimate.
06:41
You will also notice that there is a separate area metric for the parking spots in your key statistics overview.
06:48
In the next video, we will consider the different types of information you can get about your design option,
06:53
including the area metrics and key qualities and we'll conduct a comparison.
06:57
Thank you for watching.
00:00
In this video, I'm going to show you some of the fundamental design tooling in Autodesk Forma.
00:05
This will not include the conceptual design tools in 3D Sketch mode which is covered in a different video.
00:12
We will be using a combination of the tools available in the right-hand menu to reproduce the design option we are looking at here.
00:19
We've got buildings, vegetation limits, roads and generic shapes.
00:25
Finally, we have the 3D Sketch menu which as mentioned will be covered in a different tutorial.
00:33
Since the site is relatively large, I will start by splitting it into smaller plots.
00:38
In this example I'm using the transform tooling to subtract an area occupied by a 10m wide shape that represents a road from the site limit.
00:47
I'm using the surface tool under generic shapes to represent the road, defining its width and clicking enter to close the shape.
00:57
To subtract the surface from the site limit.
00:59
I find it useful to first move the shape to my base layers.
01:06
Next, select the site limit, followed by the shape you want to subtract from the site limit,
01:13
then navigate to the transform tool in the right-hand panel and select subtract.
01:18
There we go.
01:19
I will now repeat this procedure for all the roads or splits I want to make in this particular site.
01:26
Now that I've divided the plot into various subplots, I'm ready to start drawing some different design options.
01:32
There may be geometric height constraints that apply to your site.
01:36
You can add height constraints via the limit section in the right-hand panel.
01:40
In this example, I'm going to trace the footprint of the plot I just drew and then specify the maximum height which my design can't exceed.
01:49
This can be in meters above ground or meters above sea level, which you can adjust on the right-hand side.
01:56
In this project, I will create two 25m height constraints,
02:00
to ensure that the height of my design complements the surrounding buildings quite well.
02:07
Next, we can use the generic building tooling to trace the footprint of the constraint,
02:13
and then simply drag and snap to the top of the height boundary.
02:30
All right.
02:31
Next, I want to find a little green space in the center of this proposal.
02:36
So, I'm going to choose the surface tool and then trace the cloth. And on the right-hand side, I will make it the color green.
02:45
Perhaps there is a tree line that surrounds this plot. So, I'm going to click
02:50
"Add Trees", trace the shape, set the height and define the spacing between them.
03:02
There we go. Now we have a nice green courtyard in the center.
03:10
Let's proceed to specify the function assigned to each of these buildings.
03:15
A function defines the building's programming and can be changed in the right-hand panel.
03:19
First, select them and then via the function menu,
03:25
select whether it should be residential, commercial, unspecified or indeed, whether you want to add a new function.
03:33
In this example, I want to ensure that the first floor of all the residential buildings are actually commercial spaces.
03:41
In the right-hand panel, I will increase the floor height to 5 m and then select commercial.
03:49
When we later review area metrics associated with this proposal, you will be able to receive a breakdown of area metrics per function.
03:57
Next, I'm going to draw a hotel.
04:01
Since hotel isn't one of the default functions, I'm going to add a new function, specify hotel...
04:12
And then give it the color orange.
04:15
I can also choose whether that function will be included in the area metrics or not.
04:24
Next, we will take a look at line buildings.
04:28
Line buildings are automations that are controlled by a line.
04:32
In the right-hand panel, you can define the width and alignment of the line buildings.
04:38
You can choose whether to align the building center line,
04:44
to the left of the line, or to the right of the line.
04:48
To align with the site limit boundary. I choose to align to the left of the line.
04:54
When I hover over the site limit, the boundary which it will align to is highlighted in red.
05:00
Start drawing the building and notice that the edge of the building is aligned to the site limit.
05:05
To create an angle, simply hold and shift and continue pulling the line.
05:11
In the right-hand menu, you can add or remove floors,
05:14
set the floor height as well as choose whether to include sections or not.
05:20
You can also specify the function.
05:24
Finally, we can add circulation or define floor plans.
05:29
In the floor plan menu, you will see the different section dimensions
05:33
in the line building.
05:36
You can add floor plans for each section type.
05:41
Click the "Plus" button to start drawing a new floor plan in the floor plan sketcher.
05:46
Use the available tooling to define your units and your areas of circulation.
05:52
Under the ruler menu, you also have the option to view dimensions or areas.
05:58
You also have the option to adjust the background grid and further snapping options.
06:04
When you're done designing, simply return to design mode and view the floor plan in your building.
06:11
You can produce multiple floor plans per section.
06:15
I will now demonstrate how to add parking inside a building.
06:18
Parking is found in the right-hand panel.
06:20
When you activate parking, you will get an estimate of the number of parking spots in your proposal.
06:25
To view the graphic, remove the functions view by pressing area metrics.
06:29
You will now see a graphical representation of a parking layout appear on every floor of the building,
06:34
edit the parking parameters such as the lane width and dimensions of each parking spot.
06:39
This will give you an updated estimate.
06:41
You will also notice that there is a separate area metric for the parking spots in your key statistics overview.
06:48
In the next video, we will consider the different types of information you can get about your design option,
06:53
including the area metrics and key qualities and we'll conduct a comparison.
06:57
Thank you for watching.