FAQ – ArchUp Network

ArchUp is an independent bilingual platform that documents and examines architecture, design, cities, construction, materials, and the wider built environment. It operates primarily as a long-term digital archive rather than a promotional magazine, with dedicated sections for News, Projects, Competitions, Building Materials, Cities, and Research. Learn more on the About ArchUp page.

No. Architecture and the built environment are our subjects, not a restriction on our audience. ArchUp is open to everyone: architects, designers, engineers, contractors, developers, students, researchers, economists, planners, travelers, and general readers interested in how buildings and cities shape everyday life. Sections such as Cities, Events, Design, and Sustainability are deliberately written to remain accessible beyond specialist audiences.

No. ArchUp is a curated editorial archive, not an open publishing board. Submissions pass through editorial selection, verification, formatting, classification, and review before publication. Some materials may require additional information, revision, or clarification, while others may not be selected at all. The purpose of this process is not to make submission difficult, but to protect the quality and consistency of the archive.

First review the Editorial Guidelines. Then prepare one complete editable Word (.docx) or Pages (.pages) file containing the full text, project data, captions, credits, and images embedded directly inside the document. Do not submit external download links, Drive folders, WeTransfer links, or separate image packages. Introduce the submission through the Contact page. Submission does not guarantee publication.

There are two reasons: archival integrity and digital security. A single editable file creates a stable record of exactly what was submitted at the time of review, including text, images, credits, and project data. External folders and download links may later change, expire, or disappear. For security reasons, ArchUp editors also avoid opening unsolicited Drive folders, transfer links, external download pages, or unfamiliar file-sharing services that may contain tracking, spam, phishing, or unsafe files. One self-contained document keeps the editorial record clear, consistent, and safer to process.

ArchUp publishes across several editorial streams, including Architectural News, Projects, Competitions, Competition Results, Building Materials, Material Datasheets, Cities, Research, Events, Design, and Architectural Jobs. Each stream uses a different editorial tone and level of technical depth.

Editorial content is selected, written, or substantially shaped by ArchUp editors according to the platform’s editorial and critical framework. Submitted projects and guest contributions originate from architects, institutions, or external authors but are subject to editorial review and adaptation. Sponsored Content is paid material processed through a separate workflow and clearly labeled as “Sponsored Content” or “AD.” Payment does not influence independent editorial coverage. See the Editorial Guidelines for details.

ArchUp may list relevant architecture, design, urban, cultural, and professional events in the Events section when they provide useful information for readers. An event listing documents what is taking place; it does not constitute an editorial endorsement. Full editorial coverage or review is different. When an ArchUp editor attends, observes, or independently evaluates an event, the platform may publish a separate report or critique. We do not present organiser-supplied promotional language as independent first-hand editorial judgment, as doing so would conflict with our standards of editorial independence and accountability.

If you identify a factual error or have additional documented information, the preferred channel is the comment section at the bottom of the relevant article. Please state the correction clearly and include a reliable reference when possible. Editors review factual corrections as part of maintaining the archive. Requests concerning tone, praise, personal preference, or promotional positioning are subject to editorial judgment and may be declined. For exceptional legal or formal matters, use the Contact page.

Names are included when they are relevant to the documented project, authorship, design responsibility, or historical record. ArchUp is not a CV-building or personal-profile service. Requests whose primary purpose is to increase personal visibility, add praise, remove another participant, or reshape an article around professional promotion are subject to editorial discretion. Verified factual authorship or credit errors, however, will be reviewed and corrected when properly documented. Please see the Editorial Guidelines.

Original written editorial work created by ArchUp remains part of ArchUp’s published intellectual record. Project photographs, drawings, renders, plans, and other visual materials generally remain the property of their original creators or rights holders and are used for documentation, reporting, and archival purposes with appropriate credit where available. Contributors are responsible for supplying accurate rights information. Rights concerns can be submitted through the Contact page. For additional information, review the Privacy Policy.

AI tools may assist ArchUp editors with research support, classification, proofreading, language refinement, translation support, or the refinement of analytical drafts. They may also help editors examine alternative interpretations during the development of the ✦ ArchUp Editorial Insight. However, AI does not determine ArchUp’s editorial position, decide what is published, or replace the responsible human editor. Editorial judgment, critical interpretation, factual responsibility, and final publication decisions remain human responsibilities. See the Editorial Guidelines.

One of the most useful ways to support ArchUp is to reference and link to relevant ArchUp coverage from your official website when your project, competition, research, or institution is documented on the platform. These links help connect the published record with its original institutional context and strengthen the wider architectural archive. ArchUp values durable web references and documented knowledge exchange more than temporary social-media exposure.

ArchUp is web-first. The website and its long-term Article Archive are the primary publishing environment. Social media is secondary and is used mainly to point readers toward material published on the website. ArchUp’s editorial growth is organic; the platform does not rely on paid social-media promotion to create artificial reach. Our priority is searchable, linkable, permanent web content that readers and researchers can return to over time.

For general inquiries, project submissions, collaborations, media requests, legal notices, or institutional communication, use the Contact page. Before contacting us about publication or revisions, please review the Editorial Guidelines and this FAQ, as many common questions are addressed there.