FAQ'S


  • Q: Is there a deadline on the use of Early Bird Registrations?

A: Yes, the Early Bird Registrations would be valid only till 11:59 PM (IST), 15th May 2024.

  • 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 send your request to [email protected]

  • Q: What is the nature of the competition and is it open for all?

A: Tiny Library 2025 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 requirement for renderings, and diagrams or a maximum limit?

A: There are no minimum requirements for the presentation illustrations and diagrams. The participants are encouraged to make the presentation self-explanatory.

  • Q: Do the plans/sections need to scale?

A: The drawings in the submission need not necessarily be on a scale as long as they have relevant dimensions mentioned.

  • Q: Should the drawings be composed by hand or any specific software?

A: The participants 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: What is an Early Bird Registrations?

A: Early Bird Registrations are available to everyone who wants to participate in the competition. This stage of has a discount on registration fees applicable in the duration of standard registrations.

  • Q: Is there any area restriction for Tiny Library 2025 Architecture Competition?

A: Yes! The area restriction of 300 sq.m built up is with respect to usable space. The area will be calculated as the sum of all floorplates.

  • Q: Are there any exemption on this Area Restriction?

A: The area would not include open to sky spaces, play areas, courtyards, landscapes, porches, amphitheaters, semi covered spaces, balconies, terraces, roof top, voids, temporary usable or uncovered spaces etc.

  • Q: Is there a Height restriction for the Architecture Competition?

A: There is no height restriction for the competition however the area of library must be under 300 sq. m. Participants are free to go higher as long as the proposal fits to the requirements as is mentioned in the brief and the selected site context.

  • Q: Are there any restrictions in site selection?

A: There is no restriction in the selection of site. You can select the site anywhere in the world in rural or remote fabric that is suitable requirements mentioned in the brief.

  • Q: Can professionals participate in the Competition?

A: Yes, the competition is open for everyone. Students, Professionals, Design enthusiasts, Architects, Interior Designers, Engineers and anyone who believe in the subject of the competition.

  • Q: What is the minimum area we need to leave for the landscape?

A: The minimum area for landscape is totally depend upon the participant and their selected site context. However, it is not mandatory to show landscape.




Please submit any further questions you might have regarding the competition to, [email protected]