Forma Systems provides FormaOpt, a generative design-optimization software that integrates shape optimization into concrete construction workflows. This technology reduces material waste and engineering time by allocating concrete only where structurally necessary. The resulting designs are fabrication-ready and compliant with local building codes like ACI 318.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
The construction industry faces challenges in providing affordable, low-carbon housing solutions while maintaining profitability and sustainability. Traditional building methods often rely on inefficient material usage and energy-intensive processes, contributing to high costs and environmental impact.
Solution
Forma Systems offers a suite of high-performance, low-carbon building systems designed to improve material efficiency and reduce environmental impact. Through digital design, multi-physics performance simulation, and automated construction techniques, Forma collaborates with construction manufacturers to develop optimized building components. These systems, including shaped precast concrete slabs, shaped beam and block slabs, and multi-cellular clay bricks, are engineered to minimize material usage while maximizing structural and thermal performance. By tailoring designs to specific manufacturing capabilities and local environmental conditions, Forma enables the construction of sustainable and affordable housing solutions.
Target Audience
Forma Systems targets construction manufacturers and developers seeking sustainable, low-carbon building solutions for affordable housing projects.
Features
- Shaped Precast Concrete Slabs: Engineered to remove unnecessary material, reducing concrete usage by up to 60% compared to conventional flat slabs.
- Shaped Beam and Block Slabs: Improves material efficiency by up to 50% through optimized geometry of both block and beam components.
- Multi-cellular Clay Bricks: Designed for enhanced thermal performance, balancing insulation properties with heat storage capacity.
- Optimization Methods: Accounts for insulation properties and heat storage capacity, tuning brick geometry for specific climate requirements.
- Digital Design and Multi-Physics Simulation: Utilizes advanced computational tools to optimize building systems for material efficiency and performance.
- Customizable Designs: Tailored to specific manufacturing capabilities, structural requirements, and local environmental conditions.