13. Excellence in Residential Building Design - Conceptual - Over 5,000 Square Feet

CHBA-CO Okanagan Housing Awards 2023 | CHBA Central Okanagan

Description

This award recognizes member projects in the conceptual design and planning stage. All projects must be commissioned by a client with the intention to build the submitted proposal. Entries should be scheduled for construction or under construction but not substantially complete. All residential building types are eligible. Square footage is based on living space. Only renderings and technical drawings are accepted for this award (no photos).

Requirements

Criteria (Category 12 and 13)

Entry will be judged on the following criteria:

  • Exterior: Architectural detailing & features, curb appeal, choice/use of materials
  • Interior: Creative use of space, unique building design features
  • Overall: Functionality of floor plan and overall use of space in overall building design,
  • Environmental considerations, techniques and technologies used to achieve high performance objectives.

Requirements (Category 12 and 13)

  • Completed online entry
  • 12 digital images that best represent the project -> no photographs
  • Technical Drawings including site plan, floor plans, sections, elevations and/or model views
  • Completed Homeowner and/or Builder Permission Form
Criteria
Criterion Weight
Exterior: Architectural detailing & features, curb appeal, choice/use of materials 25.0%
Interior: Creative use of space, unique building design features 25.0%
Overall: Functionality of floor plan and overall use of space in overall building design, 25.0%
Environmental considerations/techniques used at construction 25.0%