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**Author:** [@david](https://community.arkio.is/u/david)\ **Replies:** 0
Stay in the loop with any Arkio and community news! --- ## [Help shape Arkio - join the new AI web beta](https://community.arkio.is/t/help-shape-arkio-join-the-new-ai-web-beta/475)
**Author:** [@Johan](https://community.arkio.is/u/Johan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 10:00pm UTC](https://community.arkio.is/t/help-shape-arkio-join-the-new-ai-web-beta/475 "2026-10-05T22:00:00Z")
We’re inviting the Arkio community to try a new way of designing: working alongside an AI agent, directly in your browser. Describe what you want to create, watch the agent work in your 3D scene, and refine the result t… --- ## [Arkio 2.3 is here!](https://community.arkio.is/t/arkio-2-3-is-here/474)
**Author:** [@Johan](https://community.arkio.is/u/Johan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 10:00pm UTC](https://community.arkio.is/t/arkio-2-3-is-here/474 "2026-08-19T22:00:00Z")
We’re excited to share Arkio 2.3, bringing major improvements to visual quality, mobile AR, and imported model workflows. This update makes it easier to experience your designs with realistic materials, explore projects … --- ## [Arkio 2.1 now available](https://community.arkio.is/t/arkio-2-1-now-available/451)
**Author:** [@Johan](https://community.arkio.is/u/Johan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2025, 10:00pm UTC](https://community.arkio.is/t/arkio-2-1-now-available/451 "2025-10-23T22:00:00Z")
Arkio 2.1 builds upon our recent 2.0 release, further enhancing Arkio for design ideation, presentations, and reviews. This update brings key performance improvements, new integrations, and usability upgrades across all … --- ## [Arkio 2.0 live event](https://community.arkio.is/t/arkio-2-0-live-event/452)
**Author:** [@Johan](https://community.arkio.is/u/Johan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2025, 10:00pm UTC](https://community.arkio.is/t/arkio-2-0-live-event/452 "2025-10-14T22:00:00Z")
Watch the recording here to learn all about Arkio 2.0, our biggest release yet, featuring AI rendering, layers, Archicad support, collaborative frames, issue export, and more. During the live event special guest Anna My… --- ## [Arkio 2.0 now available](https://community.arkio.is/t/arkio-2-0-now-available/442)
**Author:** [@Johan](https://community.arkio.is/u/Johan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2025, 2:06pm UTC](https://community.arkio.is/t/arkio-2-0-now-available/442 "2025-08-12T14:06:45Z")
:rocket: Arkio 2.0 is now available for download on all your devices. This is our biggest release yet, introducing a multitude of new features and improvements that some of you have already tried in the Be… --- ## [Version 1.9 is Live!](https://community.arkio.is/t/version-1-9-is-live/242)
**Author:** [@david](https://community.arkio.is/u/david)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2024, 5:49pm UTC](https://community.arkio.is/t/version-1-9-is-live/242 "2024-09-30T17:49:00Z")
:rocket: Arkio 1.9 is out in the wild! Not only does this update bring full support for stylus, but it also introduces a range of UI improvements. Let us know what you think :slight\_smile: Get the full rel… --- ## [Arkio in Education - LIVE Event](https://community.arkio.is/t/arkio-in-education-live-event/222)
**Author:** [@david](https://community.arkio.is/u/david)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2024, 5:44pm UTC](https://community.arkio.is/t/arkio-in-education-live-event/222 "2024-09-10T17:44:38Z")
Hey there peeps! Join our live stream on 2024-09-05T17:00:00Z (UTC)→2024-09-05T18:00:00Z (UTC) to hear from educational leaders about how Arkio is transforming the way we teach and learn about design and spatial quality… --- ## [Digital Preservation in Volterra 🏟️](https://community.arkio.is/t/digital-preservation-in-volterra/209)
**Author:** [@david](https://community.arkio.is/u/david)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2024, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.arkio.is/t/digital-preservation-in-volterra/209 "2024-08-06T18:54:01Z")
Hey there arkitects! :arkio\_retro\_red: We got a new blog post to share with you, this time @dace tells the tale of his time in Volterra during the digital preservation workshop. From the strategic capturing of differe… --- ## [\#MadeInArkio - Verified in Field w/ Gael Ranc 🔨](https://community.arkio.is/t/madeinarkio-verified-in-field-w-gael-ranc/204)
**Author:** [@david](https://community.arkio.is/u/david)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2024, 4:19pm UTC](https://community.arkio.is/t/madeinarkio-verified-in-field-w-gael-ranc/204 "2024-07-23T16:19:12Z")
We’ve got a new series incoming for ya’ll… Introducing our #MadeInArkio series! :tada: This series will aim to share the inspiring success stories of our community members and leaders. First up: @GaelR, an Architect … --- ## [Modeling a Home 🏠!](https://community.arkio.is/t/modeling-a-home/193)
**Author:** [@david](https://community.arkio.is/u/david)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2024, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.arkio.is/t/modeling-a-home/193 "2024-07-15T19:56:49Z")
ICYMI - We modeled a home! :house: For the release of Arkio 1.8 we wanted to showoff what’s new by modeling a home from scratch. Check it out! :blush: --- ## [Announcing Arkio 1.8🎉](https://community.arkio.is/t/announcing-arkio-1-8/171)
**Author:** [@david](https://community.arkio.is/u/david)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2024, 5:31pm UTC](https://community.arkio.is/t/announcing-arkio-1-8/171 "2024-06-26T17:31:40Z")
Incoming @ArkioNews, Version 1.8 is out n the wild!! :arkio\_red: :arkio\_black: The Arkio crew has been hard at work cooking up new features and improvements, and we’re excited to hear what you think! I’m e… --- ## [Winners of Build Beyond](https://community.arkio.is/t/winners-of-build-beyond/185)
**Author:** [@david](https://community.arkio.is/u/david)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2024, 11:28pm UTC](https://community.arkio.is/t/winners-of-build-beyond/185 "2024-07-09T23:28:31Z")
Let’s kick off the week with some exciting news with the announcement of the 02-build-beyond design challenge. :first\_red: 1st place @GaelR The landscape sample through architecture :second\_red: 2nd place @Carlo… --- ## [Build Beyond Highlights 🌠](https://community.arkio.is/t/build-beyond-highlights/183)
**Author:** [@david](https://community.arkio.is/u/david)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2024, 12:20am UTC](https://community.arkio.is/t/build-beyond-highlights/183 "2024-07-06T00:20:22Z")
Closing off this week with a highlight from some of the incredible entries from the Build Beyond Design Challenge! Check out the some of the ways our community is modeling with mixed reality :arkio\_black: … --- ## [Who's going to NXT Build 2024?! 🏗️](https://community.arkio.is/t/whos-going-to-nxt-build-2024/170)
**Author:** [@david](https://community.arkio.is/u/david)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2024, 8:09pm UTC](https://community.arkio.is/t/whos-going-to-nxt-build-2024/170 "2024-06-24T20:09:51Z")
Our crew will be attending NXT BLD in London this year! :uk::raising\_hand\_man: If you’re going to be attending as well, we would love to sync up! @Johan will be expo floor tomorrow starting at 8:30AM BST. Swing by, say… --- ## [Final day for Build Beyond ⏲️](https://community.arkio.is/t/final-day-for-build-beyond/155)
**Author:** [@david](https://community.arkio.is/u/david)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2024, 12:11pm UTC](https://community.arkio.is/t/final-day-for-build-beyond/155 "2024-06-23T12:11:13Z")
hi peeps - some quick @StudioNews ! :arkio\_retro\_red: Last day to submit your entry to our Build Beyond design challenge! Submissions close at 11:59pm ET. If you need any support from us, don’t hesitate to get in… --- ## [Vote for Arkio for the AWE 2024 Auggie Awards!](https://community.arkio.is/t/vote-for-arkio-for-the-awe-2024-auggie-awards/88)
**Author:** [@david](https://community.arkio.is/u/david)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2024, 5:00pm UTC](https://community.arkio.is/t/vote-for-arkio-for-the-awe-2024-auggie-awards/88 "2024-06-20T17:00:49Z")
Hi peeps! :hatched\_chick: We recently were put in the running for an AWE Award! The AWE Award recognizes the most innovative companies and products in the immersive tech industry. This award is a testament to the har… --- ## [Sell me this pen 🖋️Logitech MX ink for Arkio!](https://community.arkio.is/t/sell-me-this-pen-logitech-mx-ink-for-arkio/132)
**Author:** [@david](https://community.arkio.is/u/david)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2024, 9:03pm UTC](https://community.arkio.is/t/sell-me-this-pen-logitech-mx-ink-for-arkio/132 "2024-06-17T21:03:53Z")
Some exciting news to kick off the week with :star2: Logitech announced today the release of their new stylus, the MX ink. We’ve been working with their team to support this functionality in Arkio, the UX powers @Embla a… --- ## [Retreat to Iceland! 🇮🇸](https://community.arkio.is/t/retreat-to-iceland/103)
**Author:** [@david](https://community.arkio.is/u/david)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2024, 3:57pm UTC](https://community.arkio.is/t/retreat-to-iceland/103 "2024-05-27T15:57:49Z")
Hey Arkitechs :wave:t2: Our team is meeting up IRL this week at the ArkioHQ in Reykjavik! It’s going to be an awesome chance for us to hang out, brainstorm, and just enjoy some incredible scenery together. It’s all abou… --- ## [Introducing Arkio’s Pin Tool 📌](https://community.arkio.is/t/introducing-arkio-s-pin-tool/85)
**Author:** [@alexharri](https://community.arkio.is/u/alexharri)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2024, 12:51pm UTC](https://community.arkio.is/t/introducing-arkio-s-pin-tool/85 "2024-04-29T12:51:52Z")
Arkio’s new Pin Tool enables you to pin and unpin objects and sections in your model, saving you from making changes that you didn’t intend to make. Pinning an object in your model prevents it from being moved, deleted, … --- ## [Wristband UI updates ⌚](https://community.arkio.is/t/wristband-ui-updates/71)
**Author:** [@Embla](https://community.arkio.is/u/Embla)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2024, 5:55pm UTC](https://community.arkio.is/t/wristband-ui-updates/71 "2024-04-24T17:55:24Z")
One of the objectives for Arkio’s 1.7 release was to enhance the capabilities of the wristband UI⌚. Sitting on the user’s wrists, the wristband UI serves as an easily accessible interface for the user to perform actions … --- ## [Arkio 1.7 Released!🌟](https://community.arkio.is/t/arkio-1-7-released/72)
**Author:** [@david](https://community.arkio.is/u/david)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2024, 5:23pm UTC](https://community.arkio.is/t/arkio-1-7-released/72 "2024-04-24T17:23:44Z")
Hai @Community, Arkio 1.7 is finally out and ready to go!:star2: We’re excited to see what you create with these new features and we look forward to hearing your feedback! Visit our blog post to get the full scoop o… --- ## [Celebrate the release of Arkio 1.7! 🎉 (LIVE)](https://community.arkio.is/t/celebrate-the-release-of-arkio-1-7-live/70)
**Author:** [@david](https://community.arkio.is/u/david)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2024, 7:22pm UTC](https://community.arkio.is/t/celebrate-the-release-of-arkio-1-7-live/70 "2024-04-22T19:22:13Z")
Hi @Community! Join us live on May 2nd to learn all about the next big update to Arkio! We can’t wait to show off all of the new features and improvements comes with this new release, along with some other secret nug… --- ## [Our new Welcome to Arkio(video)](https://community.arkio.is/t/our-new-welcome-to-arkio-video/55)
**Author:** [@david](https://community.arkio.is/u/david)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2024, 7:47pm UTC](https://community.arkio.is/t/our-new-welcome-to-arkio-video/55 "2024-04-16T19:47:07Z")
We’ve been cooking up some new content that helps explain what Arkio is and how it can be used :slight\_smile:. One of those items we’ve recently released is our new Welcome to Arkio video . This greets any new (or existi…