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**Author:** [@david](https://community.arkio.is/u/david)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 11:05am UTC](https://community.arkio.is/t/say-hello/22 "2026-03-11T11:05:05Z")
:arkio\_teal: :arkio\_black: Welcome to the Arkio Community! :tada: :arkio\_teal: :arkio\_black: Come in, make yourself at home! If you’ve made it this far, why not give us a lil’ hello and intro on who you are? Maybe tell… --- ## [Community Guidelines](https://community.arkio.is/t/community-guidelines/10)
**Author:** [@Arkio](https://community.arkio.is/u/Arkio)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2024, 1:50am UTC](https://community.arkio.is/t/community-guidelines/10 "2024-02-23T01:50:45Z")
General HQ Rules Be nice, we are all here to learn and help each other. Be yourself, this community is made for all No discriminatory language Use appropriate channels Do not post the same message on multiple channels … --- ## [Welcome to Arkio! 👋](https://community.arkio.is/t/welcome-to-arkio/5)
**Author:** [@Arkio](https://community.arkio.is/u/Arkio)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2024, 2:31pm UTC](https://community.arkio.is/t/welcome-to-arkio/5 "2024-02-19T14:31:36Z")
We are so glad you joined us. Arkio A place for spatial designers Here are some things you can do to get started: :wave: Introduce yourself by adding your picture and information about yourself and your interests to… --- ## [Vertex lighting not visible in Arkio](https://community.arkio.is/t/vertex-lighting-not-visible-in-arkio/471)
**Author:** [@ren072](https://community.arkio.is/u/ren072)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 1:44pm UTC](https://community.arkio.is/t/vertex-lighting-not-visible-in-arkio/471 "2026-09-01T13:44:50Z")
Hi, I’ve created a 3D scene in Blender in which I’ve baked the lighting in the vertices, and exported in gltf. The scene looks ok with a gltf viewer, but the lighting doesn’t appear in Arkio (PC and Quest). Is Arkio s… --- ## [XR for Speculating on Collaborative Design-Making](https://community.arkio.is/t/xr-for-speculating-on-collaborative-design-making/470)
**Author:** [@Danniely\_Staback](https://community.arkio.is/u/Danniely_Staback)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 9:40am UTC](https://community.arkio.is/t/xr-for-speculating-on-collaborative-design-making/470 "2026-08-27T09:40:15Z")
Spaces in Progress (SIP) was a year-long research project embedded in the Department of Architecture at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) in Providence, Rhode Island. The project was made possible through the supp… --- ## [Using Arkio in XR and Spatial Design](https://community.arkio.is/t/using-arkio-in-xr-and-spatial-design/469)
**Author:** [@XR\_Hongik](https://community.arkio.is/u/XR_Hongik)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 2:16pm UTC](https://community.arkio.is/t/using-arkio-in-xr-and-spatial-design/469 "2026-08-12T14:16:12Z")
Hello Arkio Community, I’m excited to share how we have been using Arkio in the XR and Spatial Design course at Hongik University in Seoul, Korea. XR and Spatial Design is an interdisciplinary creative-convergence cour… --- ## [Award-winning Virtual Exchange (COIL) with Arkio](https://community.arkio.is/t/award-winning-virtual-exchange-coil-with-arkio/468)
**Author:** [@Philip\_Horton](https://community.arkio.is/u/Philip_Horton)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2026, 7:47am UTC](https://community.arkio.is/t/award-winning-virtual-exchange-coil-with-arkio/468 "2026-06-24T07:47:47Z")
The Design Futures Exchange has been a more-than three-year partnership in the architectural education of students at Arizona State University (ASU) in the U.S., and An-Najah National University (NNU) in the West Bank. T… --- ## [How Saddle River Day School, NJ,USA is Using Arkio](https://community.arkio.is/t/how-saddle-river-day-school-nj-usa-is-using-arkio/453)
**Author:** [@Giridhar\_Peddi](https://community.arkio.is/u/Giridhar_Peddi)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 12:55am UTC](https://community.arkio.is/t/how-saddle-river-day-school-nj-usa-is-using-arkio/453 "2026-06-03T00:55:44Z")
Greeting Arkio Community, We, The SRDS Rebels are excited to share on how we use Arkio at our School. I am Giri, an upper school computer science teacher. I Co-teach a class, “The VR City Building“ with the Tech Directo… --- ## [Virtual City- Project from Kulturskolan Mjölby mk](https://community.arkio.is/t/virtual-city-project-from-kulturskolan-mjolby-mk/462)
**Author:** [@sasa\_jovicic](https://community.arkio.is/u/sasa_jovicic)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2026, 1:52pm UTC](https://community.arkio.is/t/virtual-city-project-from-kulturskolan-mjolby-mk/462 "2026-05-19T13:52:07Z")
Project Summary: Virtual City – A Collaborative 3D Modeling and Game Design Project At Kulturskolan in Mjölby, a group of students took part in a creative project that combined 3D modeling, digital design, and collaborat… --- ## [Using ARKIO in university urban planning education](https://community.arkio.is/t/using-arkio-in-university-urban-planning-education/461)
**Author:** [@Michal\_Rzeszewski](https://community.arkio.is/u/Michal_Rzeszewski)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2026, 11:52am UTC](https://community.arkio.is/t/using-arkio-in-university-urban-planning-education/461 "2026-03-31T11:52:53Z")
Dear Arkio Community, I’m writing this post to share my experiences using Arkio in the context of university education. I’m very happy to do this as a way of thanking the Arkio team (especially Johan!) who has supported… --- ## [Midterm Explorations](https://community.arkio.is/t/midterm-explorations/460)
**Author:** [@Claudia](https://community.arkio.is/u/Claudia)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2026, 11:40am UTC](https://community.arkio.is/t/midterm-explorations/460 "2026-03-27T11:40:32Z")
Starting from the same three reference points; A, B, and C, each student developed a completely unique spatial journey in Arkio. What began as a shared framework quickly transformed into a diverse set of interpretations … --- ## [Designing Movement: Virtual Paths in Arkio](https://community.arkio.is/t/designing-movement-virtual-paths-in-arkio/459)
**Author:** [@Claudia](https://community.arkio.is/u/Claudia)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2026, 3:57pm UTC](https://community.arkio.is/t/designing-movement-virtual-paths-in-arkio/459 "2026-02-10T15:57:44Z")
Last year in the Reality Check course at the Boston Architectural College, students explored architecture in mixed reality using Arkio through a midterm assignment focused on designing a continuous virtual path. The g… --- ## [VR house refurbishment](https://community.arkio.is/t/vr-house-refurbishment/454)
**Author:** [@Johan](https://community.arkio.is/u/Johan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2026, 11:28am UTC](https://community.arkio.is/t/vr-house-refurbishment/454 "2026-01-19T11:28:22Z")
Sharing some nice feedback on Arkio here from a non-professional using Arkio to discuss their house refurbishment with the family: After spending some time with Arkio and following this guide I have completed a first v… --- ## [Textures from unity to arkio](https://community.arkio.is/t/textures-from-unity-to-arkio/450)
**Author:** [@Thomas\_Gerbault](https://community.arkio.is/u/Thomas_Gerbault)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2025, 8:57am UTC](https://community.arkio.is/t/textures-from-unity-to-arkio/450 "2025-11-19T08:57:16Z")
Hy, i have a question about the export from unity to Arkio. In fact when i export my map with the textures from unity, it’s seems that they don’t appear on Arkio as the walls are all white. is there something i didn’t … --- ## [Graphics broken when running from PC](https://community.arkio.is/t/graphics-broken-when-running-from-pc/449)
**Author:** [@Mikael\_Lind](https://community.arkio.is/u/Mikael_Lind)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2025, 11:02am UTC](https://community.arkio.is/t/graphics-broken-when-running-from-pc/449 "2025-11-17T11:02:39Z")
On the latest version of Arkio my graphics is completely broken, or rather the VR is broken when running from Windows 11. It more or less looks like the eyes are swapped or out of sync. In the Quest link menu everything … --- ## [Educational examples of Arkio](https://community.arkio.is/t/educational-examples-of-arkio/448)
**Author:** [@Johan](https://community.arkio.is/u/Johan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2025, 11:43am UTC](https://community.arkio.is/t/educational-examples-of-arkio/448 "2025-11-11T11:43:05Z")
Arkio is used worldwide in various schools and classrooms, and we’d love to hear from our users about how they are using Arkio. We will begin by sharing some examples of our educational users when Arkio was still in its … --- ## [Research papers using Arkio](https://community.arkio.is/t/research-papers-using-arkio/447)
**Author:** [@Johan](https://community.arkio.is/u/Johan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2025, 10:39am UTC](https://community.arkio.is/t/research-papers-using-arkio/447 "2025-11-11T10:39:18Z")
Over the last few years, we’ve had a number of students, postgraduates, and PhDs using Arkio for research on various topics that utilize Virtual Reality and Mixed Reality. We’ve seen research focusing on the architectura… --- ## [Porportional scaling of imports to correct size](https://community.arkio.is/t/porportional-scaling-of-imports-to-correct-size/306)
**Author:** [@Johan](https://community.arkio.is/u/Johan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2025, 12:24pm UTC](https://community.arkio.is/t/porportional-scaling-of-imports-to-correct-size/306 "2025-11-03T12:24:29Z")
When loading floorplans or other drawings to Arkio these often include dimension references that can be used to correctly scale the object in Arkio. The easiest way to scale objects is to load them in the correct size on… --- ## [Modular design and working with 2D references](https://community.arkio.is/t/modular-design-and-working-with-2d-references/445)
**Author:** [@Johan](https://community.arkio.is/u/Johan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2025, 6:52pm UTC](https://community.arkio.is/t/modular-design-and-working-with-2d-references/445 "2025-10-30T18:52:25Z")
This guide includes several small workflow tips to elevate your design skills with Arkio 2.0 to the next level. When working on more complex Arkio creations, you want to reuse design elements and work on parts of the bu… --- ## [How to place my floor plan onto the workspace tabl](https://community.arkio.is/t/how-to-place-my-floor-plan-onto-the-workspace-tabl/444)
**Author:** [@Digital\_Dr\_Qro](https://community.arkio.is/u/Digital_Dr_Qro)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2025, 11:57am UTC](https://community.arkio.is/t/how-to-place-my-floor-plan-onto-the-workspace-tabl/444 "2025-10-29T11:57:30Z")
Hello Arkio Community My name is Omar Rafael Pérez Gallardo, and I’m very new here — I’ve been exploring the platform for about a week now. I just wanted to take a moment to sincerely thank the developers and the entire… --- ## [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… --- ## [How to access the Arkio Beta](https://community.arkio.is/t/how-to-access-the-arkio-beta/267)
**Author:** [@Johan](https://community.arkio.is/u/Johan)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2025, 6:42pm UTC](https://community.arkio.is/t/how-to-access-the-arkio-beta/267 "2025-09-29T18:42:24Z")
How to access the Beta versions of Arkio The Arkio Beta is available on Windows, Quest, iOS and Mac Latest build 2.0.0b7 - 11 April 2025 Learn about the new features on our release notes page Sign up for our beta Si… --- ## [I get error when I try to Revit -\> Arkio -\> Unity](https://community.arkio.is/t/i-get-error-when-i-try-to-revit-arkio-unity/443)
**Author:** [@Tomoaki](https://community.arkio.is/u/Tomoaki)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2025, 10:02am UTC](https://community.arkio.is/t/i-get-error-when-i-try-to-revit-arkio-unity/443 "2025-09-12T10:02:49Z")
Hi Arkio Team, I’m new and want to test the software. Currently the following Problem is happend. I opened a Revit and exported it to Arkio. Then in Arkio I exported file to Unity. Wenn I use the Arkio Unity Plugin to … --- ## [Latest beta build release notes](https://community.arkio.is/t/latest-beta-build-release-notes/269)
**Author:** [@Johan](https://community.arkio.is/u/Johan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2025, 3:50pm UTC](https://community.arkio.is/t/latest-beta-build-release-notes/269 "2025-08-12T15:50:26Z")
Latest build 2.0.0b7 - 11 April 2025 This page will go over all the new features available in the Beta. You can get the latest builds at Access Arkio Beta See the latest reply to learn what’s new versus previous builds … --- ## [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… --- ## [I've fallen in LOVE with Arkio!](https://community.arkio.is/t/ive-fallen-in-love-with-arkio/441)
**Author:** [@Erik](https://community.arkio.is/u/Erik)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2025, 6:02pm UTC](https://community.arkio.is/t/ive-fallen-in-love-with-arkio/441 "2025-08-08T18:02:10Z")
First, I need to come out and just say that I feel like a mouse addressing a room full of lions. I know I am absolutely not the target demographic for this program despite having a REALLY nice time playing around in it, … --- ## [Struggling with doors, windows and floors](https://community.arkio.is/t/struggling-with-doors-windows-and-floors/437)
**Author:** [@darspa](https://community.arkio.is/u/darspa)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2025, 9:26am UTC](https://community.arkio.is/t/struggling-with-doors-windows-and-floors/437 "2025-07-14T09:26:21Z")
Hi everyone! I’m working on building houses in Arkio using Meta Quest 3, starting with a floor plan in 1-1 scale. I build all the walls relatively smoothly, but when I try to insert doors and windows the problems begin.… --- ## [Walking around without the transparency effect](https://community.arkio.is/t/walking-around-without-the-transparency-effect/433)
**Author:** [@darspa](https://community.arkio.is/u/darspa)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2025, 4:04pm UTC](https://community.arkio.is/t/walking-around-without-the-transparency-effect/433 "2025-06-18T16:04:25Z")
Hi! I’m new to the forum so I’m sorry if this has already been discussed, couldn’t find it… I’m using the walking feature to do apartment tours, but as soon as I do a couple of steps the transparency effect kicks in and… --- ## [Multiple room imports with the quest 3?](https://community.arkio.is/t/multiple-room-imports-with-the-quest-3/428)
**Author:** [@LONESTAR](https://community.arkio.is/u/LONESTAR)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2025, 9:06am UTC](https://community.arkio.is/t/multiple-room-imports-with-the-quest-3/428 "2025-05-21T09:06:01Z")
Hi, I’m trying to model a few rooms in my home as i plan to remodel the house. Using the quest room import feature i can import one room at a time but i cannot see a way to import multiple rooms in a single scene … [Next page](https://community.arkio.is/latest.md?page=1)