The architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry is constantly evolving, with tighter timelines, increasing complexity, and a growing demand for precision and collaboration. Manufacturers are facing similar pressures—requiring smarter tools to align seamlessly with design teams. Enter Autodesk Informed Design, a groundbreaking solution designed to bridge the gap between AEC and manufacturing teams by connecting workflows across Revit® and Inventor®.
In our recent webcast, Transform AEC & Manufacturing Collaboration with Informed Design, we introduced this new solution and explored how it enables more efficient, collaborative, and accurate project delivery.
Autodesk Informed Design is a new platform that connects building design and manufacturing processes, empowering teams to collaborate more effectively. It enables manufacturers to design and publish configurable, manufacturable products in Autodesk® Inventor®, which architects and designers can then access and configure directly in Autodesk® Revit®.
This shared data model brings both sides of the project into closer alignment, improving communication, reducing rework, and streamlining the overall project lifecycle.
By integrating Revit and Inventor, Informed Design offers significant advantages:
Shared Data Environment: Architects and manufacturers work from a unified source of truth, reducing errors and miscommunication.
Configurable Components: Manufacturers can define detailed product assemblies, while architects can configure them to project-specific needs without breaking design intent.
Improved Efficiency: Automating parts of the configuration and design process saves time, reduces manual work, and helps keep projects on schedule.
Better Quality Control: With manufacturers involved earlier in the design phase, there's less need for revisions and rework down the line.
Informed Design gives manufacturers the ability to create highly detailed, parametric assemblies using Inventor. These assemblies can be embedded with rules, constraints, and options that define how they can be configured in Revit. This ensures that the components placed in the architectural model are both accurate and manufacturable—eliminating guesswork and aligning expectations across teams.
Once the configurable components are published, architects and designers can access them directly within the Revit environment. These assemblies can be adjusted to fit specific project requirements—like size, material, or orientation—while still respecting the original manufacturing logic defined in Inventor.
This means faster decision-making and more confidence that what’s designed can actually be built.
Informed Design is already showing its value across industries:
Prefabricated MEP systems that are modeled once in Inventor and reused across multiple projects
Custom window assemblies that are configured in Revit and manufactured to exact specifications
Modular wall panels and structural elements that reduce onsite labor and speed up construction timelines
These examples highlight how Informed Design not only improves coordination but also helps bring innovative, prefabricated solutions to market faster.
If you’re ready to modernize your workflows and improve collaboration across AEC and manufacturing, now is the time to explore Autodesk Informed Design. Start by:
Identifying components in your workflow that are frequently reused or customized
Exploring how Inventor can be used to create configurable assemblies
Training your team on how to use Revit with Informed Design-enabled components
Joining the Autodesk community to stay informed and share feedback
Watch the full webcast to see Autodesk Informed Design in action and discover how it can transform your workflows. Whether you're an architect, designer, engineer, or manufacturer, this solution offers a smarter, more connected path forward.