Autodesk introduces Total Carbon Analysis for a more sustainable built environment

The Phoenix project aims to construct a building at half the cost, time, and carbon footprint compared to a typical multi-family structure in the San Francisco Bay Area. Autodesk technology allows the design team to monitor real-time cost and embodied carbon figures for each design option.

Our valued customers have emphasized the growing importance of sustainability. There's immense pressure to adapt business models swiftly in today's dynamic world, and enhancing workflow efficiency is key to controlling costs and staying competitive.

We've been paying close attention. I'm thrilled to share a range of product updates across our Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Operations (AECO) portfolio that deliver immediate value while paving the way for the future of professionals shaping the built environment. Keep reading to discover exciting new offerings, workflows, and capabilities designed to make our industry greener, more innovative, and more efficient.

Designing with Sustainable Outcomes in Mind

It’s widely acknowledged that the built environment contributes significantly to carbon emissions, accounting for nearly 40% of global greenhouse gases annually. This statistic fuels our drive to improve. Today, we're introducing Total Carbon Analysis for Architects for the AEC Collection, which brings advanced carbon analysis capabilities to help track the carbon footprint of a building from initial planning stages through detailed design phases.

This includes Embodied Carbon Analysis in Autodesk Forma (currently in Tech Preview), bolstered by AI-driven insights, enabling architects to assess and test the carbon impact of their design decisions early in the project lifecycle. Additionally, new capabilities in Autodesk Insight will soon measure carbon impacts related to lighting, HVAC systems, architectural components, building materials, and more. For further details, consider joining the 'What’s New in Revit 2025' webinar.

With Embodied Carbon Analysis in Autodesk Forma, architects can grasp the carbon impact of their design decisions early in the project planning phase.

Total Carbon Analysis provides architects with unparalleled access to carbon data via user-friendly dashboards, allowing them to weigh the trade-offs between embodied and operational carbon. This empowers the industry to reduce its carbon footprint and improve the sustainability of the built environment.

Learn more about Embodied Carbon Analysis in Forma Autodesk.

Designing sustainably necessitates comprehensive data. That’s why we’re deepening our strategic partnership with Esri to introduce new ArcGIS® Basemap integrations with Civil 3D and AutoCAD, equipping civil engineers with detailed geospatial data and mapping tools.

Better visibility of existing conditions empowers users to optimize designs that minimize environmental impact and ecological disruption. Beyond design workflows, a recent update to our integration with Esri’s ArcGIS Online and Info360 Asset provides water and wastewater network operations and maintenance teams enhanced access to asset condition data, risk assessments, and rehabilitation strategies.

The integration of ArcGIS® Basemaps with AutoCAD provides civil engineers with the tools needed to make informed decisions using geographical information.

Learn more about Esri integrations.

Data-Driven Innovation and Enhanced Collaboration

Building Information Models (BIM) contain vast amounts of valuable data about physical assets. AEC firms can capitalize on this data by offering clients a digital twin at handover, turning it into a competitive edge.

Autodesk Tandem is our digital twin solution for buildings, and soon it will be available to all BIM Collaborate Pro subscribers as Tandem for AEC. This means AEC firms can expand and diversify their service offerings by delivering a living digital representation of projects, complete with owner manuals, asset data, and warranty information all linked to the 3D model. Traditionally, 95% of the data collected during construction remains unused, but Tandem for AEC ensures your data works harder, accelerating operational readiness and creating new value for clients.

In addition to maximizing data utility, it’s crucial that this data is more accessible. Teams in AutoCAD 2025 can now use the Markup Import tool with PDFs stored in Docs to keep markups synchronized in real time. This allows Docs users to share markup PDFs that automatically sync with AutoCAD 2025 in a trace layer. These integrations streamline documentation and expedite collaboration among teams.

Learn more about AutoCAD and Autodesk Docs markups.

AI Updates to Accelerate Processes and Creativity

It's incredible to witness the rapid adoption of AI over the past year. The AECO sector continues to embrace AI’s potential to enhance workflows, extract insights from data, and automate tasks for greater efficiency.

Throughout the AECO portfolio, we're rolling out new features to integrate Autodesk AI into customer workflows.

Last November, we introduced the ML Deluge tool for InfoDrainage, and we’re rapidly enhancing its AI capabilities. Coming soon, updates will increase interactivity with the machine learning deluge tool, offering a more immersive experience as users navigate stormwater controls. As you place ponds and swales on existing surfaces, you'll receive an updated deluge map with automatic analysis running in the background, allowing you to quickly grasp the impact of your drainage design.

The ML Deluge tool for InfoDrainage, powered by AI, helps users understand the effects of drainage designs on project sites.

AI is transforming CAD as well. With AutoCAD 2025, users can boost content reuse and standardization in drawings using the latest Smart Blocks tools, driven by Autodesk AI. Features like Search and Convert let you swiftly search drawings for objects and transform them into new, existing, or recommended blocks.

The new Object Detection tool saves time by automating the cleanup of drawings through object recognition and conversion into blocks. Currently in Tech Preview, Object Detection will continue to evolve and refine.

Learn more about Autodesk AI in AutoCAD.

For construction teams, in March, we delivered updates to Autodesk Construction Cloud that equip project leaders and teams with the right information to minimize the risk of costly errors spiraling out of control.

Reflecting on these releases and updates, I’m exhilarated to see how our work processes continue to evolve. Sometimes innovation happens rapidly; other times, it unfolds incrementally, refining experiences over time. These updates embody both types of innovation, bringing us closer to a brighter future.

For more information on AECO product updates, visit the Tech Drop blog.

Clear Vacuum Forming

Clear vacuum forming is a manufacturing process used to create clear plastic products. It involves heating a sheet of clear plastic until it becomes pliable, then placing it over a mold and using a vacuum to force the plastic to conform to the shape of the mold. Once the plastic cools and hardens, it retains the shape of the mold, resulting in a clear Vacuum Forming Plastic products.

This process is commonly used to create packaging materials, such as vacuum forming packaging and clamshell packaging, as well as various consumer products like vacuum forming display cases, vacuum forming light covers, and point-of-purchase displays. The clear plastic allows for easy visibility and showcases the product inside.The normal plastic type is polycarbonate,arcylic or petg plastic.

Clear vacuum forming offers several advantages, including cost-effectiveness, versatility, and the ability to produce complex shapes with intricate details. It is a popular choice for manufacturers looking to create transparent or translucent plastic products.

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