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Q: I registered for the competition but don't see the confirmation email with the link to the models?
A: The confirmation email sometimes gets stuck in spam filters. Please check your email's spam folder and move it to your inbox.
A: The confirmation email sometimes gets stuck in spam filters. Please check your email's spam folder and move it to your inbox.
Q: How do I get the digital models after registration?
A: After you register you will receive a confirmation email that will have your link to the models and your password in it. The confirmation email will only go to the email address used when you enter your payment information.
A: After you register you will receive a confirmation email that will have your link to the models and your password in it. The confirmation email will only go to the email address used when you enter your payment information.
Q: Do I have to be located in the United States to join?
A: You do not have to be from the United States in order to join. This is an ideas competition that is open to anyone.
A: You do not have to be from the United States in order to join. This is an ideas competition that is open to anyone.
Q: Is this competition restricted to only students or only professionals?
A: The competition is open to all designers, no matter age, location, or experience. Both students and professionals can participate.
A: The competition is open to all designers, no matter age, location, or experience. Both students and professionals can participate.
Q: Where do I get my team number?
A: Your team’s identification number is the order number that appears on the top right of the confirmation email upon registration. The confirmation is only sent to the email provided during the payment.
A: Your team’s identification number is the order number that appears on the top right of the confirmation email upon registration. The confirmation is only sent to the email provided during the payment.
Q: How can I change my team members?
A: You can submit any change requests at this link www.archoutloud.com/team-changes, you do not need to send an email.
A: You can submit any change requests at this link www.archoutloud.com/team-changes, you do not need to send an email.
Q: Is a detailed interior solution required for a submission?
A: A detailed solution to the interior is not required but you are welcome to include that if you wish.
A: A detailed solution to the interior is not required but you are welcome to include that if you wish.
Q: What materials should be included on the graphic sheets?
A: The only content requirement for the graphic sheets is that an exterior perspective of your design is included. Besides the exterior perspective, it is up to the participants what they would like to show and to what level of detail it is developed. Graphic materials could include plans, elevations, sections, exterior or interior perspectives, diagrams, etc.
A: The only content requirement for the graphic sheets is that an exterior perspective of your design is included. Besides the exterior perspective, it is up to the participants what they would like to show and to what level of detail it is developed. Graphic materials could include plans, elevations, sections, exterior or interior perspectives, diagrams, etc.
Q: Is the winner of the competition actually getting built?
A: No, this is an ideas competition and will not result in any real changes to the existing conditions.
A: No, this is an ideas competition and will not result in any real changes to the existing conditions.
Q: Is the competition judged anonymously?
A: All proposals are reviewed anonymously by the competition jury. Upon registration each team receives a randomized numeric code (ex. 2947502), this code is the only means by which boards are identified.
A: All proposals are reviewed anonymously by the competition jury. Upon registration each team receives a randomized numeric code (ex. 2947502), this code is the only means by which boards are identified.
Q: Is this competition affiliated with the United States government?
A: No, Arch Out Loud is not associated with the United States Government and was not hired to run this competition.
A: No, Arch Out Loud is not associated with the United States Government and was not hired to run this competition.