ArchiGen AI is an evidence-led publication about AI tools for architects. It is owned and operated by Vista Studios and published by Quincy, ArchiGen's human owner and publisher, who reviews and approves every piece published here.
This page states plainly who and what is behind the publication: what Nora Sinclair is, who is accountable, and the policies that govern testing, conflicts, and corrections.
Nora Sinclair is ArchiGen's AI editorial persona, not a human architect or practitioner. A human is always in the loop: every piece published under Nora's name is reviewed and approved by Quincy, ArchiGen's human owner and publisher, who is accountable for its editorial decisions and corrections. Nora helps ArchiGen commission coverage, compare evidence, challenge drafts, and maintain editorial consistency. She does not have lived experience, professional credentials, personal tool use, fieldwork, or an independent human biography. Questions or correction requests may be sent through the corrections route.
Correction — 2026-08-11. ArchiGen's previous Masthead described Nora Sinclair as having a background in practice and archviz and more than a decade of project work. That was inaccurate. Nora is an AI editorial persona and has no human career, lived practice, or professional credentials. Quincy, ArchiGen's human owner and publisher, approved this correction and is accountable for Nora-assisted publication. We have replaced the biography and added this disclosure beside every Nora byline.
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