Q: What is an Early Subscriber?
A: Early Subscription is for all our participants from our past competitions. All the participants receive a limited time promo code sent to their registered email address to avail discount on the registration fees on our current competition.
Q: How to use the promo code?
A: The promo code is to be used in the registration form for the competition once the registrations are open on 27th November 2021.
Q: Is there a deadline on the use of Early Subscriber Promo code?
A: Yes the promo code would be valid only till 11:59 PM (IST), 10th December 2021.
Q: How does a team receive their team unique code?
A: All the participants will only receive the team unique code on completion of registration process.
Q: Where all do the participants need to use their team unique code?
A: 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.
Q: What is the limit or cap on the number of team members and can anyone participate individually?
A: A team can have up to three members and cannot exceed this number. The participants who desire to participate individually can do so by filling and submitting the details for the team leader.
Q: Can I change team members after I register?
A: Teams are welcome to add any new members as long as their total members do not exceed 3. However they are prohibited from swapping or removing any existing member of the team. To do this please sends your request to questions@volumezerocompetitions.com with the details of the new team member requested by the organizer with the team unique code.
Q: What is the nature of the competition and is it open for all?
A: Nano House 2021 Architecture Competition is an open ideas design competition with no intentions to execute the proposals submitted in any form. The competition is open to all and students and professionals from all walks can join the competition.
Q: Are the teams allowed to share their work for the competition before the winners are announced by the organizer?
A: 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. Volume Zero will also publish winners at this date and will be working with many design platforms to attract publication opportunities.
Q: What are the modes of submissions?
A: The participants are requested to submit their work in JPEG file format in 150 DPI resolutions.
Q: What should be the submission file size?
A: The file size should not exceed more than 5MB.
Q: What file name should be given to submission material?
A: The participants are requested to submit the files with their unique team code as its name.
Q: What unit system should any participant adhere in case if anyone wants to show dimensions?
A: The participants are free to use any one of imperial or metric unit systems.
Q: What would the size of the sheet be?
A: The participants are required to use an A1 sheet i.e. (841 x 594 mm)/ (33.1 x 23.4 inches). The sheets must be composed in Landscape orientation, with the Unique Team Code on the top right corner.
Q: What should the participants do in case the payments are not available in our country?
A: We request the participants to send us the queries on questions@volumezerocompetitions.com to get an alternate payment method. We would send you all the possible payment methods.
Q: What does the participant do when they don’t get a unique identification code after the payment is made?
A: In case of such a problem we request you to send us your payment receipt to questions@volumezerocompetitions.com with the "unique identification code" as subject matter.
Q: What is the 200 word count in the submission; does it include all the text in the submission sheet?
A: The 200 word limit for the submission is only limited to the project description. It would not include the text used as Legends or captions, layout dimensions or any other text apart from project description.
Q: Do you have a minimum font size requirement for the sheet?
A: There is no set minimum font size; however it is important to keep the font legible and readable.
Q: Is there a minimum/maximum area and density allowed for the site?
A: There are no limitations for areas of the site however should be in proportion with the requirements mentioned in the brief.
Q: Do the plans/sections need to be to scale?
A: The drawings in the submission need not necessarily be on scale as long as they have relevant dimensions mentioned.
Q: Should the drawings be composed by hand or any specific software?
A: The participants for the competition are free to select the medium for presentation. They are free to create a handmade or software generated sheet for the submission.
Q: Will participants receive certificates for participation in the competition?
A: Yes all the participants would receive certificates for participation.
Q: Are the participants for the Nano 2021 Architecture competitions required to design a residence that is a primary residence for 2 or can be temporary in nature?*
A: Nano House 2021 Architecture Competition requires participants to design a dwelling unit for 2 individuals which would be their primary residence and should provide for all the needs of its users.
Q: Can the House be Mobile or it has to be stationary?
A: The designed proposal can be mobile however participant would need to justify the need for same. The proposal can be dismantled and relocated to a different location with adaptability and versatility at the heart of the proposal.
Q: What all should the participants consider while selecting a site?
A: Participants are to consider the requirements and usage of its user. The aspects like nature of work, age of the users, and general way of living would define the location of the site. Participants encouraged considering offbeat locations in urban or remote locations. Participants can consider residual urban spaces like rooftops of existing building, backyards; spaces under the bridge or similar spaces that go over looked in urban scenario.
Q: Is there a limit to the area of the site?
A: There is no limitation to the area of the site however participants would be required to consider area in proportion of the built form of the house.
Q: What is the area restriction that one should not exceed?*
A: Participants must not exceed the area restriction of 300 sq.ft. built up. This area restriction exempts spaces like Ducts, Voids, Unwalkable spaces, Lofts for storages, open to sky courtyard, decks, terraces, porch, gardens, spaces that are temporary in nature etc.
Q: Are participants required to provide the guests?
A: Anticipation is a key factor to the design process and participants would be require to factor in temporary or permanent spaces for the guests of the users.
Q: Is there a Height restriction for the proposal?
A: There is no restriction with respect to height for the proposal.
Q: Can the proposal be connected to any of the grids for energy, water or waste management?*
A: The solution has to be a completely off the grid participants can consider technological advancements that can provide for energy, water , waste or any other need that require outside intervention.
Q: Can participants add additional spaces apart from the ones mentioned in the brief?
A: Yes! Participants are free to design for additional functions apart from the ones mentioned in the brief if they are relevant to the site context.
Q: Can Architecture and Design Students participate in the competition?
A: Nano House2021 Architecture Competition is an open ideas design competition and has no restrictions on eligibility to participate. Architecture and design Students, Architects, Design Enthusiasts, Designers and anyone who is interested in the subject of the competition can participate. The only eligibility is the participant needs to be or have at least one member in the team of 18 years or legally an adult as per the laws of the country they stay in.
Q: Can I change team members after I register?
A: Teams are welcome to add any new members as long as their total members do not exceed 3. However they are prohibited from swapping or removing any existing member of the team. To do this please sends your request to questions@volumezerocompetitions.com with the details of the new team member requested by the organizer with the team unique code.
Q: Is there a minimum requirement for renderings, and diagrams or maximum limit to levels ?
A: There are no minimum requirements for the presentation illustrations and diagrams. The participants are encouraged to make the presentation self-explanatory.
Please submit any further questions you might have regarding the competition to, questions@volumezerocompetitions.com