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Frequently asked questions

General questions

IDOARCH is a nonprofit organization hosting free architecture competitions open to everyone.

Participation is open to all architects, designers, and enthusiasts.

Visit the competitions section of our website, select a contest, and follow the registration process.

We offer free entry to everyone for our competitions, but once we reach the maximum number of free registrations, Afterward, a small donation is required to confirm your registration.

This donation can help us maintain the platform and continue offering competitions.

It is not allowed to submit projects that result as a mere product of algorithms or artificial intelligences. However They can be used as tools of inspiration, but the submitted
proposal must correspond to a tangible design exercise (plans, sections, elevations, axonometries).

Yes, students are welcome to join all competitions.

 

Yes, we use Instagram platform to showcase the outstanding participants’ Submissions. we are currently in discussions with several international media representatives in the industry.

participants can only submit one entry per competition for free. However If a participant want to submit more than one entry, each additional entry will require a fee of 20 euros. This fee will be considered a donation to support our platform.

IDOARCH relies on a panel of volunteer jurors who dedicate their time and expertise without compensation.

technical questions

The accepted file format is strictly limited to PDF  with a maximum combined file size of 20 megabytes. If you encounter any issues, feel free to contact us directly, and our support team will help you.

Design criteria vary per competition and are provided in the competition briefs available for download.

Yes, teams can participate, but be sure to list all team members during registration.

Winners are chosen by a panel of experienced architects and designers. They evaluate submissions based on criteria that aligns with the competition’s theme, ensuring a fair assessment for all entries.

 

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