33. Excellence in Single Family Detached Home $3M - $4M

Okanagan Housing Awards 2025 | CHBA Central Okanagan

Description

The square footage of the home includes the main and upper floors but excludes the garage and unfinished basement areas. Categories 28 – 34 may include new forms of housing such as laneway homes, duplexes, triplexes, quadplexes and fee simple strata. The home must be defined as a ‘dwelling unit'. Credit will be given for affordable components.

Requirements

Criteria (Category 33)

Entry will be judged on the following criteria:

  • Exterior: architectural character, curb appeal and integration of the project into its setting
  • Interior: creative and innovative use of space including architectural detail and form
  • Functionality of floor plan
  • Environmental considerations (energy, comfort and health)
  • Construction details/techniques to achieve industry best practices

Requirements (Category 33)

  • Have a BC Housing License currently in Good Standing
  • Completed online entry
  • 12 digital images that best represent the project
    • Two (2) showing exterior
    • Six (6) showing interior
    • Four (4) of your choice
  • Floor and/or site plan
  • Completed Homeowner Permission Form
  • Completed Budget Sheet
Criteria
Criterion Weight
Exterior: architectural character, curb appeal and integration of the project into its setting 20.0%
Interior: creative and innovative use of space including architectural detail and form 20.0%
Functionality of floor plan 20.0%
Environmental considerations (energy, comfort and health) 20.0%
Construction details/techniques to achieve industry best practices 20.0%