14th International Detail Design in Architecture
Conference
Paper Writing Guidelines and Specifications
Formatting Requirements*
1. All manuscripts must be written in English, typed in Arial font, using singlespacing on one side of A4 paper only. No loose material or supportive
information will be accepted. Pages should be numbered consecutively. The
final paper should not exceed 12 pages in total, and must be arranged under
headings and sub-headings.
2. Manuscripts should adhere to the following: Margins - Top 2cm, Bottom 2cm,
left-hand side 4cm, right-hand side 2cm. Do not insert headers or footers.
Paragraphs must be right justified.
3. Title page: the first page of the manuscript should contain the paper’s full
title, the names of the author(s), affiliation, and contact address. If authors are
affiliated to more than one institution, then please denote using superscript e.g.
(Smith1 and Jones2, 2002)
4. Abstract and Keywords: The abstract must not exceed 300 words. This must
accurately précis the paper. A maximum of six keywords must be included.
These should be carefully chosen to reflect the whole content of the paper (for
searching and indexing purposes).
5. Figures and Tables: illustrations accompanying the manuscript should always
be included in the text. Photographs, forms, charts etc. should be referred to as
Figures e.g. Figure 1, Figure 2 etc (numbered sequentially, in the order they are
referred to).Authors should also ensure that the finished quality of such
illustrations is capable of being reproduced (as very often, complex and small
detailed work can be lost during this process). In this context, wherever
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possible, lines should not be less than 0.25 mm thick. Tables included in the text
should be referred to as Table 1, Table 2 etc. (numbered sequentially, in the
order they are referred to).
6. Metric nomenclature should be used throughout the manuscript. However, if
this is not possible, conversions can be included in parenthesis.
Footnotes/Endnotes are permitted (these should be numbered consecutively in
the text, denoted by superscript).
7. References: the Harvard system should be used. References in the text should
be quoted as follows: Smith (1990) or (Smith and Jones, 2002). If there are
more than two authors, then use Smith et al. (2002). References should be
collated at the end of the paper in alphabetical order by the first author's
surname. If the referred author you wish to cite has published more than one
paper in that year (and you need to refer to both papers), then differentiate by
using sequential letter denominations e.g. 2009a, 2009b, etc.
*Refer to exemplar for font sizes and layout detail.
Submission Requirements
Authors should submit one electronic version (in Microsoft Word format only)
of their papers to: DDiA2015@hh.se. Please note, the subject header of email
should include the title “DDiA14” followed by the surname of the presenting
author e.g. “DDiA14 Smith”. Please submit your paper together with your
completed conference submission form.
All papers will be refereed anonymously by an international panel of experts.
Only papers receiving favorable recommendations will be accepted for
publication.
General Notes for Authors
Your paper should be well written and arranged in a style that is succinct,
logical, and easy to read. The reader should be carefully guided through the
paper. Always consider: Does the title accurately reflect the content and purpose
of the paper?; Does the abstract accurately précis the paper?; Are the keywords
appropriate?; Is the purpose of the paper accurately portrayed in the
introduction?; Do the conclusions reflect the content?; Does the paper achieve
its goal?; Is there a coherent development of an argument or theme?; Do the
figures and tables add clarity to the paper?; Are the references correct and
representative?
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Copyright
All papers accepted for publication in the proceedings will require the transfer
of copyright undertakings. Submission for publication is taken on the
understanding that it represents your original unpublished work, and has not
been submitted (or under consideration) for publication elsewhere.
Authors will be asked to transfer copyright for their papers to the publisher.
This covers the exclusive rights to reproduce and distribute these works
(including reprints, photographic reproductions, microfilm, electronic,
translation, or any other similar reproduction thereof).
N.b. The Executive Committee reserves the right to not publish papers failing to
meet the above requirements.
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THE TITLE OF YOUR PAPER (pt 14 bold CAPITALS)
Smith1, A., and Jones2, B. (pt 12 bold)
1School of Construction, University of ABC, City, Postcode/Zip, Country (pt 12)
2School of Architecture, University of XYZ, City, Postcode/Zip, Country (pt 12)
ABSTRACT:
The abstract should not exceed 300 words.
Short description of the problem; the research methodological approach taken; and
the research findings presented.
Using (10pt) for the abstract.
Indent 1.25cm from left and right margins.
Keywords – Up to six keywords (10pt)
1. INTRODUCTION (FIRST LEVEL HEADING)
First level headings are in 12pt CAPITAL bold fonts.
18pt space before and 12pt space after the headings.
The first paragraph after a heading begins at the left-hand margin.
For the second and subsequent paragraphs, the first line indents 6mm from the
left margin.
All paragraphs are should be right justified.
1.1 Second Level Heading (12pt bold)
18pt space before and 12pt space after the headings.
Figures…. these should be annotated as follows:
Figure 1. Results of indoor environment questionnaire (italics)
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Tables…. these should be annotated as follows:
Table 1. Field Allocation for Data (italics)
Field 1
Field 2
Field 3
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CONCLUSION (12pt CAPITALS bold)
This section may also include recommendations and any research limitations.
REFERENCES (12pt CAPITALS bold)
Use the Harvard system (citing first author in alphabetical order) using 10pt font,
e.g.
Aouad, G., Kagioglou, M., Cooper, R., Hinks, J., and Sexton, M (1999). Technology
Management of IT in Construction: A Driver or an Enabler?. Logistics Information Management
Journal, 12, Part 1/2, 130-137.
Betts, M. (1992). How Strategic is Our Use of Information Technology in the Construction
Sector. International Journal of Construction Information Technology, 1(1), 79-97.
Goulding, J., and Alshawi, M. (1997). Construction Business Strategies: A Synergetic Alliance
of Corporate Vision, I.T and Training Strategies. First International Conference on Construction
Industry Development, University of Singapore, Singapore. 9-11 December 1997.
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