Submissions

Author Guidelines

GUIDELINES FOR AUTHORS

1. Manuscript Submission

1.1 Title in Spanish

Write the complete title in capital letters, without abbreviations, verbs in the infinitive, mathematical formulas, or symbols without prior definition. The title and subtitle (if applicable) should not exceed 15 words.

1.2 Title in English

Provide a faithful translation of the Spanish title. If the article is originally submitted in English, include the Spanish version in this field.

1.3 Abstract (up to 250 words)

The abstract should be self-contained, that is, understandable without needing to read the full article. It should concisely express the purpose of the work, the methodological approach, the main results, and the central contribution. It should be written in the third person or in an impersonal style. Undefined abbreviations, bibliographic citations, and references to figures or tables should be avoided.

1.4 Keywords (5)

Select five terms that represent the core concepts of the article, separated by semicolons (;). It is recommended to avoid repeating words already present in the title, in order to broaden the scope of the search and indexing.

1.5 Abstract (up to 250 words)

A faithful translation of the Resumen. The abstract must be self-contained and follow the same structure: purpose, methodology, main results, and central contribution. Written in the third person or impersonal form. Avoid undefined abbreviations, bibliographic citations, and references to figures or tables.

1.6 Keywords (5)

Five terms that encapsulate the article's main themes, separated by semicolons (;). As with the Spanish keywords, avoid repeating words already present in the title.

Submission Languages

The journal Arquitectura y Sociedad accepts manuscripts in Spanish and English. Regardless of the primary language of writing, all manuscripts must include the title, abstract, and keywords in both languages.

General Manuscript Structure

The following internal organization is recommended. However, the author may adapt this structure according to the nature of their research.

Introduction

Present the field of study, the problem, the research question, and the justification. Contextualize within contemporary debates on architecture and society.

Theoretical Framework and State of the Art

(In scientific articles) Establish background information, key concepts, and relevant debates. Integrate recent and high-impact literature (WoS and Scopus databases).

Methodology

Clearly describe the methodological approach, data sources, analysis criteria, and procedures used.

Results

Present findings with analytical clarity. In texts with an empirical component, include evidence, maps, statistics, or other relevant resources.

Discussion

Relate the results to the theoretical framework and the initial questions. Point out the implications and limitations of the study.

Conclusions

Synthesize the main contributions and suggest future lines of research or practical intervention.

Note: In academic research, the IMRC structure (Introduction, Methods, Results, and Conclusions) is suggested. In critical essays and texts of a historical-theoretical nature, the organization can be more narrative and flexible.

Manuscript Length

The indicated ranges refer to the body of the text. The abstract, bibliography, footnotes, and figure/table captions are not included in the total word count.

Research article: 3,000–4,000 words
Critical essay: 2,000–3,000 words
Analysis or review of an architectural project, urban project, exhibition, or book: up to 2,000 words
Analysis of a work of art or design object: up to 2,000 words
Notes, figures, tables, and graphic elements

5.1 Footnotes

Footnotes are reserved exclusively for the following content:

Clarifications, brief expansions, or supplementary data that, if included in the body of the text, would interrupt the argument.
Conceptual digressions or contextual references that enrich the text without being essential to the main reading.

Important: Footnotes should not be used for bibliographic citations. All references must be integrated into the body of the text using the author-date system (see section 6).

5.2 Figures and Tables

Each visual element must have a complete caption, located below the figure or table, with the following format:

Figure 1. Title or brief description. Source: Author / archive / collection / photo credit.

Table 1. Descriptive title. Source: Author's own work, or full reference.

Figures and tables must be mentioned in the body of the text (e.g., "see Figure 3") before they appear. The numbering is sequential and independent for each type of element.

5.3 Technical Requirements for Graphic Resources

Minimum resolution:

Photographs: 300 dpi
Diagrams, plans, and maps: 600–1200 dpi

Accepted file formats:

Photographs: JPG, TIFF, PNG
Illustrations, plans, or diagrams: AI or vectorial PDF. 

Recommended aspect ratio: Graphic resources should preferably be submitted in landscape (horizontal) or square format, appropriate to the journal's layout grid. Aspect ratios of 4:3, 3:2, and 1:1 are acceptable. Consult the editorial team if you have any questions.

File submission: Graphic resources must be submitted separately from the main text (in a named folder) and also inserted into the Word document in the appropriate location. Do not embed locked objects or apply compression that degrades quality.

Maximum quantity: 20 images per manuscript. The editorial team may omit images that do not meet the technical requirements or that, for layout reasons, cannot be included in their entirety.

Bibliography and citation style

The journal uses the Chicago Manual of Style, 18th edition, author-date style. All citations are inserted in the body of the text in parentheses; footnotes are reserved for explanatory content (see section 5.1). The complete bibliography is placed at the end of the manuscript, in alphabetical order by the author's last name.

6.1 In-text citations

The short reference system is used, integrated into the body of the text, with the format (Last Name, Year) for paraphrases and (Last Name, Year, page) for direct quotations.

Examples:

According to Hermida (2004), modern space is expressed through the intensification of constructive detail.

Architectural form can be understood as a "condensation of collective experience" (Moneo 1978, 23).

Several authors have pointed out this tension (Esteban Maluenda 2019; Valencia 2024).

6.2 Bibliography format

The following formats are used for the most common types of sources in the discipline.

Book:

Last Name, First Name. Year. Book Title: Subtitle, if applicable. City: Publisher.

Esteban Maluenda, Ana. 2019. Modern Architecture in Latin America: An Anthology of Authors, Works, and Texts. Madrid: Ediciones Asimétricas.

Journal Article:

Last Name, First Name. Year. “Article Title.” Journal Name, Volume (Number): Pages.

Compte, Florencio. 2023. “Art Deco in Guayaquil as an Expression of Modernity.” Cuaderno del Centro de Estudios de Diseño y Comunicación 192: 103–115.

Valencia, Nicolás. 2024. “Decentralization, Saturation, and Atomization: State of the Digital Architectural Ecosystem.” ARQ 118: 110–115.

Edited Book Chapter:

Last Name, First Name. Year. “Chapter Title.” In Book Title, edited by Editor Name, Pages. City: Publisher.

Bilbao, Ernesto. 2020. “Architecture for Pan-Americanism: Local Aspirations, Regional Interests, and the (Unrealized) Inter-American Conference of Quito of 1959.” In Architectures in between the Global, the Regional, and the Local, edited by Christian Parreño, 45–78. Quito: USFQ Press.

Doctoral dissertation:

Last Name, First Name. Year. “Dissertation Title.” Doctoral dissertation, Institution.

Hermida, María Augusta. 2004. “Detail as Intensification of Form: Mies van der Rohe’s Illinois Institute of Technology.” Doctoral dissertation, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. https://hdl.handle.net/xxxxx [if available in repository].

Conference proceedings:

Last Name, First Name. Year. “Presentation Title.” In Title of proceedings, edited by Editor (if applicable), pages. City: Publisher.

Moisset, Inés. 2023. “Five Points Towards Feminist Architecture.” In Proceedings of the ICAG 2023 – VI International Conference on Architecture and Gender, edited by the ICAG Scientific Committee, 58–66. Granada: University of Granada.

Online Resource:

Last Name, First Name. Year. “Resource Title.” Website Name. Date Accessed. URL.

Moneo, Rafael. 2023. “On the Permanence of Architecture.” Architectural Review. Accessed March 12, 2024. https://www.architectural-review.com/xxxxx.

Plan or Archival Document:

Author or Institution. Year (if known). “Document Description.” Collection, Reference or Box. Archive Name, City.

Military Geographic Institute. 1950. “Topographic Map of Quito, Sheet 3.” Cartographic Collection, IGM-1950-H3. Military Geographic Institute, Quito.

Recommendations Regarding the Bibliography

The journal particularly values ​​articles with:

A recent and relevant literature review.
Integration of references indexed in Web of Science or Scopus.
At least 50% of the references are from the last five years.

In historical-theoretical research, the coherence and strength of the bibliography will be valued more highly than the currency of the sources. In these cases, the minimum percentage of recent sources may be lower, provided that the state of the art is duly justified.

Peer Review System

All manuscripts received undergo a double-blind peer review process: reviewers are unaware of the authors' identities, and authors are unaware of the reviewers' identities.

The editorial team conducts a preliminary review of the manuscript's relevance and compliance with guidelines before submitting it for external evaluation.

To ensure anonymity, the main manuscript must not contain any information that could identify the authors: names, affiliations, acknowledgments, or references to their own work in the first person. Authorship information should be submitted in a separate document (see section 11).

Acknowledgments and Funding

Include this section if the article has received any of the following support:

Institutional support
External or internal funding
Affiliation with a research project (public or private), indicating the role of each author
Participation of students, technicians, interns, or other individuals in research-related processes
Any other support deemed relevant
Editorial Style and Submission Format

Typography and Formatting

Font: Arial
Text size: 11 pt
Line spacing: single (1.0)
Section titles: Arial, bold
Do not use automatic section numbering

Margins and Alignment

Margins: 2.5 cm (top, bottom, left, right)
Text alignment: left (not justified)
Authorship Information and Affiliations

Authorship information should be submitted in a separate Word document from the main manuscript to ensure anonymity. during the peer review process. This document must include:

Authors

Author 1

First Name Last Name 1 Last Name 2

ORCID: https://orcid.org/xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx

Author 2

First Name Last Name 1 Last Name 2

ORCID: https://orcid.org/xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx

Author 3

First Name Last Name 1 Last Name 2

ORCID: https://orcid.org/xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx

Affiliations

¹ Academic institution, city, country — institutional email

² Academic institution, city, country — institutional email

³ Academic institution, city, country — institutional email

The maximum number of authors is three for articles and essays. In the case of architectural or urban projects, works of art, or design objects, all relevant authors and credits may be included.

ORCID registration is mandatory for all authors. If you do not have an ORCID account, you can register for free at https://orcid.org.

Artificial Intelligence Use Policy

Architecture and Society recognizes that artificial intelligence (AI) tools can be used to support various phases of the writing and research process. However, it establishes the following criteria:

Mandatory declaration: all authors must transparently declare any use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process (writing, translation, editing, image generation, data analysis, etc.).
No AI authorship: no AI tool may be listed as an author or co-author of the work. The intellectual and ethical responsibility for the content rests entirely with the authors.
AI-generated images: these must be explicitly identified in their captions, indicating the tool used.
Verification: manuscripts will be analyzed using plagiarism detection software and AI-generated content software (Compilatio or equivalent tool). The detection of undeclared content may be grounds for rejection.

The AI ​​usage declaration must be included at the end of the manuscript, before the bibliography, in a section titled “AI Usage Declaration.”

Example: In preparing this document, Claude (Anthropic, Sonnet model), May 2026 version, was used as an assistance tool for the following tasks: style review and proofreading of the original text, reorganization of the content structure, and support in drafting the new sections incorporated in this version. All editorial decisions, editorial policy criteria, and validation of the final content were made by the editorial management, which assumes full intellectual responsibility for the document.

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Manuscripts must be submitted according to the specifications in these guidelines as well as the Editorial Policies.

All authors who submit manuscripts to the journal Arquitectura y Sociedad for evaluation, once accepted, must submit the Declaration of Authorship Letter and the License for Authorization and Publication of Originals, signed by each author.

Letter of Authorization

Arquitectura y Sociedad reserves the right to make stylistic corrections and editorial changes it deems necessary to improve the manuscript.

After manuscript acceptance, the text will be formatted, and a galley proof in PDF format will be sent to the authors for correction of typography and spelling only.

SUBMISSIONS

Manuscripts must be submitted through the journal's platform.