The Journal of Architecture and Theory has a stated Transparency Policy and discloses a detailed breakdown of Article Processing Charges as under:

1. Editorial & peer-review administration – $37.5 — running submission system, handling editorial office tasks, managing reviewer payments/honoraria when applicable.
   
2. Peer-review platform & technical support – $10  — licensing and hosting of manuscript tracking system (e.g., Scholastica/Editorial Manager/etc.).
   
3. Copyediting and language polishing – $30 — professional editing to ensure clarity and consistency.
   
4. Typesetting & proof production – $30 — professional layout for PDF/HTML and production of final files.
   
5. DOI registration & metadata – $7.5 — CrossRef/ORCID integration and metadata deposits.
   
6. Online hosting & website maintenance – $15 — secure hosting, maintenance, SSL, and website updates.
   
7. Long-term archiving – $15 — preservation via services such as CLOCKSS/Portico (or equivalent).
   
8. Indexing & discoverability support – $10 — fees and administrative work required to maintain indexing with aggregators.
   
9. Administrative overhead & compliance – $15 — staff time, invoicing, and reporting (including reporting requested by funders).