1Are the teams allowed to share their work for the competition before the winners are announced by the organizer?
The participants are only permitted to share their proposal for the competition on social media or any other platform once the winners are revealed officially. Archdais will also publish each submission at this date and will be working with many design platforms to attract publication opportunities.
2What is the competition brief?
The competition brief is a document that explains the design problem you'll be solving. It includes site details, design requirements, and criteria for judging. This document can be downloaded from our website.
3Are multiple entries allowed for submission and can hand-drawn sheets be submitted?
Participants are free to submit multiple entries or projects, but each entry must be registered by a separate email ID. One sheet will have one project only. Hand-drawn sheets are allowed for submission, participants can scan and mail them to us on submission@archdais.com. Follow all the submission guidelines carefully.
4How can I get a discount on the competition fee?
Discounts can be obtained in two ways. Firstly, through a promo code, which is a tool to obtain a discount on the competition fee. It's not mandatory for registration, but it can help reduce the cost. You can get a promo code either from an Archdais influencer or by writing to us at competition@archdais.com. Secondly, if you are registering a group, a discount is available for a minimum of five teams. During registration, continue adding teams and their information using different email IDs for each team registration. If you encounter any issues while availing this discount, please write to us at competition@archdais.com with the subject line "Group Discount Query”.
5Where all do the participants need to use their unique team code?
All the participants would be using their team code on the top right corner of their sheets, as the name of their submission and wherever requested by the organizer. This code will be their only identification for the process related with this competition. Kindly read the submission guidelines given in the brief carefully.
6Is there an entry fee for the competition?
Yes, participating in the competition does require an entry fee. Archdais.com is a community-supported platform and the entry fees help us manage competitions sustainably. They also support us in publishing and promoting outstanding submissions across the Archdais community throughout the year. You can find specific entry fee details in the competition brief.
7Further Help and Support
For additional inquiries related to the competition, visit the 'Ask us a Question' section located under the FAQ page of the competition. Please note, this section becomes visible after you've logged in. Feel free to write your queries there, and our team will respond as soon as possible. We also encourage you to browse through our FAQ section, as it addresses most common concerns.
8How does a team receive their unique Teamcode code?
All the participants will only receive the unique Teamcode on completion of the registration process.
9Where all do the participants need to use their unique team code?
All the participants would be using their team code on the top right corner of their sheets, as the name of their submission and wherever requested by the organizer. This code will be their only identification for the process related with this competition.
10What is the limit or cap on the number of team members and can anyone participate individually?
Unlike our previous competitions, where three people could participate as a team, this competition only allows one person to participate per entry.
11Minimum number of teams eligible for Group Discount?
Minimum 5 Teams or more are eligible for group discount.
12What unit system should any participant adhere in case if anyone wants to show dimensions?
The participants are free to use any one of imperial or metric unit systems.
13Will all the participants will receive certificates for being part of the competition?
All the participants will receive digital certificates irrespective of the winners.
14What is the nature of the competition and is it open for all?
The Undergrad Thesis Project, Competition is an open ideas design competition for the Institutional, Residential & Commercial category with no intentions to execute the proposals submitted in any form. Participants can submit their proposal in order to be a part of this competition. Archdais does not reserve any rights on the submitted design proposals. The competition is open to Students, Teachers, Designers, firms, and professionals.
15What would the size of the sheet be?
The participants are required to use maximum (6) A1 sheets i.e. (841 x 594 mm), (33.1 x 23.4 inch). The sheets must be composed in Landscape orientation, with the Unique Team Code on the top right corner.
16What should the participants do in case the payments are not available in our country?
We request the participants to send us the queries on competition@archdais.com to get an alternate payment method. We would send you all the possible payment methods.
17What does the participant do when they don’t get a unique identification code after the payment is made?
In case of such a problem we request you to send us screenshot of your payment receipt to competition@archdais.com with the “unique identification code” as subject matter within two working days of the transaction. or you can try out our new feature 'Get my Teamcode' available on competitions FAQ page
18What should be the submission file size?
The file size should not exceed more than 15MB.
19What are the modes of submissions?
The participants are requested to submit their work on the website, under 'Submit' button or via mail on submission@archdais.com. All the submissions will be taken digitally only.
20Are the teams allowed to share their work for the competition before the winners are announced by the organizer?
The participants are only permitted to share their proposal for the competition on social media or any other platform once the winners are revealed officially. Archdais will also publish each submission at this date and will be working with many design platforms to attract publication opportunities.
21Is there a limit to the number of submissions that can be made by each participant?
Yes, every participant can submit their project only once.
22Can designs that have been previously submitted to other competitions be entered into this competition?
Yes, as long as the project has been a part of the rigorous research undertaken for a bachelor's thesis, it can be entered in this competition.
23I am confused about the category my project falls under. How do I identify it?
Identify the primary function of the building, and choose the typology it closely aligns with. If you are still confused, write to us at competition@archdais.com
24Can I submit the same project in under two categories?
No, every participant must submit their project under one category only.
25Can designs that have been previously submitted to other competitions be entered into this competition?
Yes, as long as the project has been a part of the rigorous research undertaken for a bachelor's thesis, it can be entered in this competition.
