We can import site geometry from Archicad and then use the modeling capabilities of Arkio to test multiple massing schemes quickly.
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Greg Davey Director, Davey + Smith ArchitectsArchicad to VR with Arkio
Review Archicad models at full scale
Export Archicad models to Arkio and step into them in VR or mixed reality with the rest of the team. Review massing, interiors and feasibility options at 1:1 scale, keep BIM data and layers visible, and make earlier decisions with clearer spatial feedback.
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Export Archicad models directly to Arkio
Use the Archicad plugin to bring the design model into Arkio on Windows or Mac so reviews can start from the same geometry the studio is already developing. -
Review BIM data, layers and massing options
Focus on specific parts of the Archicad model, test alternatives and judge proportion, light and flow at full scale instead of only in a pin-up or screen-share. -
Collaborate across headset, tablet and desktop
Bring colleagues and clients into the same Archicad review from Meta Quest, iPad or desktop so design discussions stay spatial and shared.
Turn feasibility and design development into something people can stand inside
Archicad teams often need to move quickly between massing studies, interior development and client communication. Arkio makes those reviews easier to understand because the team can gather around a scale model, jump to full scale, sketch on top and bring mixed reality into the process when site context matters.
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Study volume and proportion earlier
Use VR to judge room proportions, light, circulation and massing relationships long before those questions become expensive to change. -
Share Archicad reviews more clearly
Instead of one person explaining drawings, Arkio lets more of the team experience the same proposal together and discuss it from the angles that matter to them. -
Bring proposals onto the site
Use mixed reality on Meta Quest to compare the Archicad design to the real room, shell or site context when client understanding depends on seeing both at once.
How Archicad teams use Arkio
Greg Davey Director, Davey + Smith ArchitectsWe mostly use Arkio as a VR meeting and collaboration tool that allows us to explore our 3D models together. We simply export .obj files from our 3D models in Archicad and send them over to the Quest.
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James Dodson Architect & Partner, SPINN ArkitekterWe bring models to Arkio from Archicad by exporting the 3D view and then join on the Quest or iPad to share the models across devices.
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Jeff Akerman AIA, Principal, Rise ArchitectsArchicad to Arkio FAQs
Does Arkio have an Archicad plugin?
Yes. Arkio has an Archicad plugin, and the Windows installer includes it alongside the other desktop plugins. If your team uses Archicad on Mac, Arkio also provides a Mac plugin workflow documented in the Help Center.
How do I get an Archicad model into Arkio?
Install the Archicad plugin and export your model to Arkio for immersive review. The workflow is designed to move the same design model into VR or mixed reality so you can review it without rebuilding it somewhere else first.
Does Arkio preserve Archicad BIM data and layers?
Yes. Arkio supports viewing BIM information and toggling layers for models imported through its plugin workflows, which makes Archicad reviews easier to focus, present and coordinate.
Can I review Archicad models in mixed reality on site?
Yes. Arkio runs on Meta Quest, so Archicad teams can step into the model in VR or use mixed reality to compare the design to the real room, shell or site context at full scale.
Which devices can join an Archicad review in Arkio?
Arkio runs on Meta Quest, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android. That means one person can walk the Archicad model in a headset while colleagues or clients follow from desktop, tablet or phone.
Which Arkio plans include importing files from the Archicad plugin?
Importing files exported from the Arkio Archicad, Revit, Rhino or SketchUp plugins requires Arkio Pro or Enterprise. The pricing page compares Free, Plus, Pro and Enterprise side by side if you want to check which plan fits your Archicad workflow.
Getting started with Archicad and Arkio
Download Arkio, install the Archicad plugin for the platform your team uses, and export a model into your first immersive review. The workflow overview shows how Arkio fits into design development, the pricing page explains which plans include plugin workflows, and the Archicad to Arkio Help Center article is the best place to continue with setup details, layers, BIM data, and device-specific review guidance.