Our
technologies
at a glance.
Sustainable AI & Data Infrastructure
ARKÆV operates on a foundation of sustainability, leveraging geothermal energy and closed-loop water cooling systems to power its AI-driven research facility. Unlike traditional data centers, which require massive cooling infrastructure, Iceland’s naturally cold climate reduces the energy needed to maintain optimal system temperatures. This approach not only minimizes the environmental footprint but also ensures that ARKÆV’s Icelandic archive remains an ethical, long-term solution for preservation.
Scent-Capturing & Olfactory Data
Scent is one of the most powerful triggers of memory and plays a critical role in ARKÆV’s sensory archive. Using advanced scent-capturing technology, researchers collect and preserve olfactory data from Iceland’s natural landscapes—everything from the crisp air of a glacier to the earthy aroma of volcanic moss. Beyond its emotional and cultural significance, scent analysis provides crucial ecological insights, detecting changes in air quality, plant health, and environmental degradation over time. This data allows scientists to track the subtle yet vital shifts in Iceland’s ecosystems before they become irreversible.
AI-Generated Sensory Interpretation
ARKÆV’s AI model is uniquely trained on Icelandic environmental and sensory data, ensuring that its outputs remain rooted in scientific accuracy while offering artistic reinterpretation. By analyzing recorded experiences—such as the feeling of Arctic wind against the skin or the distant calls of seabirds—AI generates visualized sensory artifacts that act as digital records of ephemeral moments. This technology bridges the gap between scientific documentation and human experience, preserving the intangible in a way that traditional data storage cannot.