Categories

Requirements

The total area of the home must be under 3,000 sq. ft. 

The square footage of the home includes the main and upper floors, excluding the garage and basement areas. If a finished basement is an integral part of the home and shown in the images then it should be included in the square footage calculation.

May include new forms of housing such as laneway homes, duplexes, triplexes, and fee simple strata. 

Fields

• Project Name
• Is the project on Vancouver Island?
• Digital images
  - Two (2) showing exterior (please, no night-time images) - Six (6) showing the interior - Two (2) of your choice
• Three (3) collated sets of the floor plan and site plan formatted as an 8 1⁄2 x 11” document.
• You have permission from the builder/developer/homeowner to enter this project.
• Homeowner name
• Homeowner phone number
  (Only contacted if required.)
• Summary Description
• Project Description: Exterior: architectural character, curb appeal and integration of the home into its setting
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Interior: creative and innovative use of space, architectural and finishing detail
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Functionality of floor plan
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Environmental/energy efficiency inclusions
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Construction details/techniques to achieve best practices
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.

Criteria

• Exterior: architectural character, curb appeal and integration of the home into its setting- (50 words max)

  20.0%

• Interior: creative and innovative use of space, architectural and finishing detail-(50 words max)

  20.0%

• Functionality of floor plan-(50 words max)

  20.0%

• Environmental/energy efficiency inclusions-(50 words max)

  20.0%

• Construction details/techniques to achieve best practices-(50 words max)

  20.0%

Requirements

The total area of the home must be between 3,000sq. ft. -  4,500 sq. ft. 

The square footage of the home includes the main and upper floors, excluding the garage and basement areas. If a finished basement is an integral part of the home and shown in the images then it should be included in the square footage calculation.

May include new forms of housing such as laneway homes, duplexes, triplexes, and fee simple strata. 

Fields

• Project Name
• Is this project on Vancouver Island?
• Digital images
  - Two (2) showing exterior (please, no night-time images) - Six (6) showing the interior - Two (2) of your choice
• Three (3) collated sets of the floor plan and site plan formatted as an 8 1⁄2 x 11” document.
• You have permission from the builder/developer/homeowner to enter this project.
• Homeowner name
• Homeowner phone number
  (Only contacted if required.)
• Summary Description
• Project Description: Exterior: architectural character, curb appeal and integration of the home into its setting
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Interior: creative and innovative use of space, architectural and finishing detail
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Functionality of floor plan
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Environmental/energy efficiency inclusions
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Construction details/techniques to achieve best practices
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.

Criteria

• Exterior: architectural character, curb appeal and integration of the home into its setting

  20.0%

• Interior: creative and innovative use of space, architectural and finishing detail

  20.0%

• Functionality of floor plan

  20.0%

• Environmental/energy efficiency inclusions

  20.0%

• Construction details/techniques to achieve best practices

  20.0%

Requirements

The total area of the home must be over 4,500 sq. ft.

The square footage of the home includes the main and upper floors, excluding the garage and basement areas. If a finished basement is an integral part of the home and shown in the images then it should be included in the square footage calculation.

May include new forms of housing such as laneway homes, duplexes, triplexes, and fee simple strata. 

Fields

• Project Name
• Is this Project on Vancouver Island?
• Digital images
  - Two (2) showing exterior (please, no night-time images) - Six (6) showing the interior - Two (2) of your choice
• Three (3) collated sets of the floor plan and site plan formatted as an 8 1⁄2 x 11” document.
• You have permission from the builder/developer/homeowner to enter this project.
• Homeowner name
• Homeowner phone number
  (Only contacted if required.)
• Summary Description
• Project Description: Exterior: architectural character, curb appeal and integration of the home into its setting
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Interior: creative and innovative use of space, architectural and finishing detail
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Functionality of floor plan
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Environmental/energy efficiency inclusions
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Construction details/techniques to achieve best practices
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.

Criteria

• Exterior: architectural character, curb appeal and integration of the home into its setting

  20.0%

• Interior: creative and innovative use of space, architectural and finishing detail

  20.0%

• Functionality of floor plan

  20.0%

• Environmental/energy efficiency inclusions

  20.0%

• Construction details/techniques to achieve best practices

  20.0%

Requirements

A production home is defined as a home that is project built/sold from model/or part of a multi-phase development. Home Plan is part of Production Builder’s stock plans intended to be repeated on several home sites.  The total area of the home must be under 2300 sq.ft. 

Fields

• Project Name
• Is this Project on Vancouver Island?
• Digital images
  - Two (2) showing exterior (please, no night-time images) - Six (6) showing the interior - Two (2) of your choice
• Three (3) collated sets of the floor plan and site plan formatted as an 8 1⁄2 x 11” document.
• You have permission from the builder/developer/homeowner to enter this project.
• Homeowner name
• Homeowner phone number
  (Only contacted if required.)
• Summary Description
• Project Description: Exterior: architectural character, curb appeal and integration of the home into its setting
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Interior: creative and innovative use of space, architectural and finishing detail
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Functionality of floor plan
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Environmental/energy efficiency inclusions
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Construction details/techniques to achieve best practices
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.

Criteria

• Exterior: architectural character, curb appeal and integration of the home into its setting

  20.0%

• Interior: creative and innovative use of space, architectural and finishing detail

  20.0%

• Functionality of floor plan

  20.0%

• Environmental/energy efficiency inclusions

  20.0%

• Construction details/techniques to achieve best practices

  20.0%

Requirements

A production home is defined as a home that is project built/sold from model/or part of a multi-phase development. Home Plan is part of Production Builder’s stock plans intended to be repeated on several home sites.  The total area of the home must be over 2300 sq.ft. 

Fields

• Project Name
• Project address
  Is this on Vancouver Island?
• Digital images
  - Two (2) showing exterior (please, no night-time images) - Six (6) showing the interior - Two (2) of your choice
• Three (3) collated sets of the floor plan and site plan formatted as an 8 1⁄2 x 11” document.
• You have permission from the builder/developer/homeowner to enter this project.
• Homeowner name
• Homeowner phone number
  (Only contacted if required.)
• Summary Description
  2-3 bullet points, maximum 50 words total.
• Project Description: Exterior: architectural character, curb appeal and integration of the home into its setting
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Interior: creative and innovative use of space, architectural and finishing detail
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Functionality of floor plan
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Environmental/energy efficiency inclusions
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Construction details/techniques to achieve best practices
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.

Criteria

• Exterior: architectural character, curb appeal and integration of the home into its setting

  20.0%

• Interior: creative and innovative use of space, architectural and finishing detail

  20.0%

• Functionality of floor plan

  20.0%

• Environmental/energy efficiency inclusions

  20.0%

• Construction details/techniques to achieve best practices

  20.0%

Requirements

A townhouse development is defined as a ground oriented project in which each unit has a separate entrance. It may include new forms of housing such as row homes.

Fields

• Project Name
• Is this on Vancouver Island?
• Digital images
  - Four (4) showing development setting, architectural character, entrance to project etc. - Four (4) showing principal living areas - Four (4) of your choice
• Three (3) collated sets of the floor plan and site plan formatted as an 8 1⁄2 x 11” document.
• Summary Description
• Project Description: Exterior: architectural character, curb appeal and integration of the home into its setting
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Interior: creative and innovative use of space, architectural and finishing detail
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Functionality of floor plan
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Environmental/energy efficiency inclusions
  

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  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Construction details/techniques to achieve best practices
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.

Criteria

• Exterior: architectural character, curb appeal and integration of the home into its setting

  20.0%

• Interior: creative and innovative use of space, architectural and finishing detail

  20.0%

• Functionality of floor plan

  20.0%

• Environmental/energy efficiency inclusions

  20.0%

• Construction details/techniques to achieve best practices

  20.0%

Requirements

A multi-family low rise development is defined as a project with a common entrance six storeys and under.

Fields

• Project Name
• Is this Project on Vancouver Island?
• Digital images
  - Four (4) showing development setting, architectural character, entrance to project etc. - Four (4) showing principal living areas - Four (4) of your choice
• Three (3) collated sets of the floor plan and site plan formatted as an 8 1⁄2 x 11” document.
• Summary Description
• Project Description: Exterior: architectural character, curb appeal and integration of the home into its setting
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Interior: creative and innovative use of space, architectural and finishing detail
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Functionality of floor plan
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Environmental/energy efficiency inclusions
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Construction details/techniques to achieve best practices
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.

Criteria

• Exterior: architectural character, curb appeal and integration of the home into its setting

  20.0%

• Interior: creative and innovative use of space, architectural and finishing detail

  20.0%

• Functionality of floor plan

  20.0%

• Environmental/energy efficiency inclusions

  20.0%

• Construction details/techniques to achieve best practices

  20.0%

Requirements

The total cost to the client for the renovation, including design fees and all materials, labour supplied by the client, subcontractors, professional/municipal fees and appliances, and excluding GST, must be under $100,000

Fields

• Project Name
• Is this Project on Vancouver Island?
• Digital images
  Up to four (4) "Before" and up to ten (10) "After".
• Three (3) collated sets of the floor plan and site plan formatted as an 8 1⁄2 x 11” document.
• You have permission from the builder/developer/homeowner to enter this project.
• Homeowner name
• Homeowner phone number
  (Only contacted if required.)
• Summary Description
• Project Description: Environmental / energy efficiency inclusions
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Purpose of renovation and respect of existing surroundings
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Creative and efficient use of space
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Compatibility of existing and/or new materials as well as finishing details
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Construction details/techniques to achieve industry best practices
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.

Criteria

• Environmental / energy efficiency inclusions

  20.0%

• Purpose of renovation and respect of existing surroundings

  20.0%

• Creative and efficient use of space

  20.0%

• Compatibility of existing and/or new materials as well as finishing details

  20.0%

• Construction details/techniques to achieve industry best practices

  20.0%

Requirements

The total cost to the client for the renovation, including design fees and all materials, labour supplied by the client, subcontractors, professional/municipal fees and appliances, and excluding GST, must be between $100,000 - $200,000

Fields

• Project Name
• Is this Project on Vancouver Island?
• Digital images
  Up to four (4) "Before" and up to ten (10) "After".
• Three (3) collated sets of the floor plan and site plan formatted as an 8 1⁄2 x 11” document.
• You have permission from the builder/developer/homeowner to enter this project.
• Homeowner name
• Homeowner phone number
  (Only contacted if required.)
• Summary Description
• Project Description: Environmental / energy efficiency inclusions
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Purpose of renovation and respect of existing surroundings
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Creative and efficient use of space
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Compatibility of existing and/or new materials as well as finishing details
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Construction details/techniques to achieve industry best practices
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.

Criteria

• Environmental / energy efficiency inclusions

  20.0%

• Purpose of renovation and respect of existing surroundings

  20.0%

• Creative and efficient use of space

  20.0%

• Compatibility of existing and/or new materials as well as finishing details

  20.0%

• Construction details/techniques to achieve industry best practices

  20.0%

Requirements

The total cost to the client for the renovation, including design fees and all materials, labour supplied by the client, subcontractors, professional/municipal fees and appliances, and excluding GST, must be between $200,000 - $300,000

Fields

• Project Name
• Is this Project on Vancouver Island?
• Digital images
  Up to four (4) "Before" and up to ten (10) "After".
• Three (3) collated sets of the floor plan and site plan formatted as an 8 1⁄2 x 11” document.
• You have permission from the builder/developer/homeowner to enter this project.
• Homeowner name
• Homeowner phone number
  (Only contacted if required.)
• Summary Description
• Project Description: Environmental / energy efficiency inclusions
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Purpose of renovation and respect of existing surroundings
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Creative and efficient use of space
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Compatibility of existing and/or new materials as well as finishing details
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Construction details/techniques to achieve industry best practices
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.

Criteria

• Environmental / energy efficiency inclusions

  20.0%

• Purpose of renovation and respect of existing surroundings

  20.0%

• Creative and efficient use of space

  20.0%

• Compatibility of existing and/or new materials as well as finishing details

  20.0%

• Construction details/techniques to achieve industry best practices

  20.0%

Requirements

The total cost to the client for the renovation, including design fees and all materials, labour supplied by the client, subcontractors, professional/municipal fees and appliances, and excluding GST, must be over $350,000

Fields

• Project Name
• Is this Project on Vancouver Island?
• Digital images
  Up to four (4) "Before" and up to ten (10) "After".
• Three (3) collated sets of the floor plan and site plan formatted as an 8 1⁄2 x 11” document.
• You have permission from the builder/developer/homeowner to enter this project.
• Homeowner name
• Homeowner phone number
  (Only contacted if required.)
• Summary Description
• Project Description: Environmental / energy efficiency inclusions
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Purpose of renovation and respect of existing surroundings
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Creative and efficient use of space
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Compatibility of existing and/or new materials as well as finishing details
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Construction details/techniques to achieve industry best practices
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.

Criteria

• Environmental / energy efficiency inclusions

  20.0%

• Purpose of renovation and respect of existing surroundings

  20.0%

• Creative and efficient use of space

  20.0%

• Compatibility of existing and/or new materials as well as finishing details

  20.0%

• Construction details/techniques to achieve industry best practices

  20.0%

Requirements

The total cost to the client for the renovation. Kitchen value includes design fees, labour supplied by client, subcontractors, professional/municipal fees and all visual materials: cabinets, countertops, backsplash, flooring, lighting/plumbing fixtures and appliances, excluding GST, and must be under $75,000.

Fields

• Project Name
• Is this Project on Vancouver Island?
• Kitchen value including all visual materials
• Digital images
  8 images of your choice. Plus 2 before images.
• Three (3) collated sets of the floor plan and site plan formatted as an 8 1⁄2 x 11” document.
  Floor plan(s) must include all areas of the kitchen that are included in the project description.
• You have permission from the builder/developer/homeowner to enter this project.
• Homeowner name
• Homeowner phone number
  (Only contacted if required.)
• Summary Description
  2-3 bullet points, maximum 50 words total.
• Project Description: Functionality floor plan
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Environmental / energy efficiency inclusions
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Unique design elements
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Choice of materials
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Construction details/techniques to achieve best practices
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.

Criteria

• Functionality floor plan

  25.0%

• Environmental / energy efficiency inclusions

  25.0%

• Unique design elements

  25.0%

• Choice of materials

  25.0%

Requirements

The total cost to the client for the renovation. Kitchen value includes design fees, labour supplied by client, subcontractors, professional/municipal fees and all visual materials: cabinets, countertops, backsplash, flooring, lighting/plumbing fixtures and appliances, excluding GST, and must be over $75,000

Fields

• Project Name
• Is this Project on Vancouver Island?
• Kitchen value including all visual materials
• Digital images
  8 images of your choice. Plus 2 before images.
• Three (3) collated sets of the floor plan and site plan formatted as an 8 1⁄2 x 11” document.
  Floor plan(s) must include all areas of the kitchen that are included in the project description.
• You have permission from the builder/developer/homeowner to enter this project.
• Homeowner name
• Homeowner phone number
  (Only contacted if required.)
• Summary Description
  2-3 bullet points, maximum 50 words total.
• Project Description: Functionality floor plan
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Environmental / energy efficiency inclusions
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Unique design elements
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Choice of materials
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.

Criteria

• Functionality floor plan

  25.0%

• Environmental / energy efficiency inclusions

  25.0%

• Unique design elements

  25.0%

• Choice of materials

  25.0%

Requirements

The total cost to the client. Kitchen value includes design fees, labour supplied by client, subcontractors, professional/municipal fees and includes all visual materials: cabinets, countertops, backsplash, flooring, lighting/plumbing fixtures and appliances, excluding GST, and must be under $50,000

Fields

• Project Name
• Is this Project on Vancouver Island?
• Kitchen value including all visual materials
• Digital images
  8 images of your choice.
• Three (3) collated sets of the floor plan and site plan formatted as an 8 1⁄2 x 11” document.
  Floor plan(s) must include all areas of the kitchen that are included in the project description.
• You have permission from the builder/developer/homeowner to enter this project.
• Homeowner name
• Homeowner phone number
  (Only contacted if required.)
• Summary Description
  2-3 bullet points, maximum 50 words total.
• Project Description: Functionality floor plan
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Environmental / energy efficiency inclusions
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Unique design elements
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Choice of materials
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.

Criteria

• Functionality floor plan

  25.0%

• Environmental / energy efficiency inclusions

  25.0%

• Unique design elements

  25.0%

• Choice of materials

  25.0%

Requirements

The total cost to the client. Kitchen value includes design fees, labour supplied by client, subcontractors, professional/municipal fees and includes all visual materials: cabinets, countertops, backsplash, flooring, lighting/plumbing fixtures and appliances, excluding GST, and must be over $50,000

Fields

• Project Name
• Is this Project on Vancouver Island?
• Kitchen value including all visual materials
• Digital images
  8 images of your choice.
• Three (3) collated sets of the floor plan and site plan formatted as an 8 1⁄2 x 11” document.
  Floor plan(s) must include all areas of the kitchen that are included in the project description.
• You have permission from the builder/developer/homeowner to enter this project.
• Homeowner name
• Homeowner phone number
  (Only contacted if required.)
• Summary Description
  2-3 bullet points, maximum 50 words total.
• Project Description: Functionality floor plan
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Environmental / energy efficiency inclusions
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Unique design elements
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Choice of materials
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.

Criteria

• Functionality floor plan

  25.0%

• Environmental / energy efficiency inclusions

  25.0%

• Unique design elements

  25.0%

• Choice of materials

  25.0%

Description

The total cost to the client for the renovation. Bathroom value includes design fees, labour supplied by client, subcontractors, professional/municipal fees and includes all visual materials: cabinets, countertops, flooring, lighting/plumbing fixtures and appliances, excluding GST, and must be under $30,000.

Requirements

Fields

• Project Name
• Is this Project on Vancouver Island?
• Bathroom value including all visual materials
• Eight (8) digital images of your choice
• Two (2) “before” images
• Three (3) collated sets of the floor plan on 8 1⁄2 x 11” PDF document
  Floor plan(s) must include all areas of the kitchen that are included in the project description.
• You have permission from the builder/developer/homeowner to enter this project
• Homeowner name
• Homeowner phone number
  Only contacted if required
• Summary Description
  2-3 bullet points, maximum 50 words total
• Project Description: Functionality floor plan
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Environmental / energy efficiency inclusions
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Unique design elements
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Choice of materials
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.

Criteria

• Functionality floor plan

  25.0%

• Environmental / energy efficiency inclusions

  25.0%

• Unique design elements

  25.0%

• Choice of materials

  25.0%

Description

The total cost to the client for the renovation. Bathroom value includes design fees, labour supplied by client, subcontractors, professional/municipal fees and includes all visual materials: cabinets, countertops, flooring, lighting/plumbing fixtures, and appliances, excluding GST, and must be over $30,000

Requirements

Fields

• Project Name
• Is this Project on Vancouver Island?
• Bathroom value including all visual materials
• Eight (8) digital images of your choice
• Two (2) “before” images
• Three (3) collated sets of the floor plan on 8 1⁄2 x 11” PDF document
  Floor plan(s) must include all areas of the kitchen that are included in the project description.
• You have permission from the builder/developer/homeowner to enter this project
• Homeowner name
• Homeowner phone number
  Only contacted if required
• Summary Description
  2-3 bullet points, maximum 50 words total
• Project Description: Functionality floor plan
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Environmental / energy efficiency inclusions
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Unique design elements
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Choice of materials
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.

Criteria

• Functionality floor plan

  25.0%

• Environmental / energy efficiency inclusions

  25.0%

• Unique design elements

  25.0%

• Choice of materials

  25.0%

Requirements

The total cost to the client. Bathroom value includes design fees, labour supplied by client, subcontractors, professional/municipal fees and includes all visual materials: cabinets, countertops, flooring, lighting/plumbing fixtures, and appliances, excluding GST, and must be under $30,000

Fields

• Project Name
• Is this Project on Vancouver Island?
• Bathroom value including all visual materials
• Eight (8) digital images of your choice
• 5. Three (3) collated sets of the floor plan on 8 1⁄2 x 11” PDF document
  Floor plan(s) must include all areas of the kitchen that are included in the project description.
• You have permission from the builder/developer/homeowner to enter this project
• Homeowner name
• Homeowner phone number
  Only contacted if required
• Summary Description
  2-3 bullet points, maximum 50 words total
• Project Description: Functionality floor plan
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Environmental / energy efficiency inclusions
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Unique design elements
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Choice of materials
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.

Criteria

• Functionality floor plan

  25.0%

• Environmental / energy efficiency inclusions

  25.0%

• Unique design elements

  25.0%

• Choice of materials

  25.0%

Requirements

The total cost to the client. Bathroom value includes design fees, labour supplied by client, subcontractors, professional/municipal fees and includes all visual materials: cabinets, countertops, flooring, lighting/plumbing fixtures and appliances, excluding GST, and must be over $30,000

Fields

• Project Name
• Is this Project on Vancouver Island?
• Bathroom value including all visual materials
• Eight (8) digital images of your choice
• Three (3) collated sets of the floor plan on 8 1⁄2 x 11” PDF document
  Floor plan(s) must include all areas of the kitchen that are included in the project description.
• You have permission from the builder/developer/homeowner to enter this project
• Homeowner name
• Homeowner phone number
  Only contacted if required
• Summary Description
  2-3 bullet points, maximum 50 words total
• Project Description: Functionality floor plan
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Environmental / energy efficiency inclusions
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Unique design elements
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Choice of materials
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.

Criteria

• Functionality floor plan

  25.0%

• Environmental / energy efficiency inclusions

  25.0%

• Unique design elements

  25.0%

• Choice of materials

  25.0%

Requirements

An innovative feature is characterized by the introduction of an inventive space, method or product that enhances the residential project or building process and results in a unique effect or feature. This category looks at products, designs, creative workmanship, which are seen to be unique and could be applied to other residential projects.

Fields

• Project Name
• Is this Project on Vancouver Island?
• Eight (8) digital images of your choice
• Three (3) collated sets of the floor plan on 8 1⁄2 x 11” PDF document
  Floor plan(s) must include all areas of the kitchen that are included in the project description.
• You have permission from the builder/developer/homeowner to enter this project
• Homeowner name
• Homeowner phone number
  Only contacted if required
• Summary Description
  2-3 bullet points, maximum 50 words total
• Project Description: Unique design elements
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Choice of materials
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Explain in detail the concept that created the inspiration for this innovative feature
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.

Criteria

• Unique design elements

  33.3%

• Choice of materials

  33.3%

• Explain in detail the concept that created the inspiration for this innovative feature

  33.3%

Requirements

May include multi-family, single family, and renovations. The focus is on soft landscaping rather than hard landscaping.

Fields

• Project Name
• Is this Project on Vancouver Island?
• Eight (8) digital images of your choice
• Three (3) collated sets of the floor plan on 8 1⁄2 x 11” PDF document
  Floor plan(s) must include all areas of the kitchen that are included in the project description.
• You have permission from the builder/developer/homeowner to enter this project
• Homeowner name
• Homeowner phone number
  Only contacted if required
• Summary Description
  2-3 bullet points, maximum 50 words total
• Project Description: Success of landscaping as a compliment to the development
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Selection and placement of materials in the landscaping
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Sensitivity to environmental and climatic conditions of the area
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.

Criteria

• Success of landscaping as a compliment to the development

  33.3%

• Selection and placement of materials in the landscaping

  33.3%

• Sensitivity to environmental and climatic conditions of the area

  33.3%

Requirements

Focus is on the final and finished product. For renovations, “before” pictures are not required. May include multi-family, single-family, and renovations. Focus is on the elements that make a space livable. 

** Swimming pools, outside cooking areas, etc. are all considered to be outdoor living spaces and should be entered in this category **

Fields

• Project Name
• Is this Project on Vancouver Island?
• Eight (8) digital images of your choice
• Three (3) collated sets of the floor plan on 8 1⁄2 x 11” PDF document
• You have permission from the builder/developer/homeowner to enter this project
• Homeowner name
• Homeowner phone number
  Only contacted if required
• Summary Description
  2-3 bullet points, maximum 50 words total
• Project Description: Functional and unique design features
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Selection and placement of features and materials
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: How climatic conditions, exposure and limitations are addressed
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.

Criteria

• Functional and unique design features

  33.3%

• Selection and placement of features and materials

  33.3%

• How climatic conditions, exposure and limitations are addressed

  33.3%

Requirements

Best Interior Design of a custom residence either new or renovated.

Fields

• Project Name
• Is this Project on Vancouver Island?
• Ten (10) digital interior images
• Three (3) collated sets of the floor plan on 8 1⁄2 x 11” PDF document
• You have permission from the builder/developer/homeowner to enter this project
• Homeowner name
• Homeowner phone number
  Only contacted if required
• Summary Description
  2-3 bullet points, maximum 50 words total
• Project Description: Functionality of floor plan
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Unique design features
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Choice of materials
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Describe how the design elements suit the clients
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: What lasting impression did you create within this design, by use of furniture, accessories and merchandising
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.

Criteria

• Functionality of floor plan

  20.0%

• Unique design features

  20.0%

• Choice of materials

  20.0%

• Describe how the design elements suit the clients

  20.0%

• What lasting impression did you create within this design, by use of furniture, accessories and merchandising

  20.0%

Requirements

Any Room can be a unique area of the home such as a foyer, hallway, bathroom, entertainment room, exercise room, etc. Cannot be a Kitchen or Master suite. The focus is on the final and finished product. For renovations, “before” pictures are not required.

Fields

• Project Name
• Is this Project on Vancouver Island?
• Ten (10) digital images
  Up to (4) "Before" Up to Ten (10) "After"
• Three (3) collated sets of the floor plan on 8 1⁄2 x 11” PDF document
  Please label as "Before" and "After"
• You have permission from the builder/developer/homeowner to enter this project
• Homeowner name
• Homeowner phone number
  Only contacted if required
• Summary Description
  2-3 bullet points, maximum 50 words total
• Project Description: Functionality floor plan
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Unique design elements
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Choice of materials
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.

Criteria

• Functionality floor plan

  33.3%

• Unique design elements

  33.3%

• Choice of materials

  33.3%

Requirements

This award recognizes a company that embraces environmental, economic, and social aspects of their project and incorporates creative and innovative solutions while maintaining consideration for the environment. This award will be presented to those who recognize the impact of their project/development on its community and surrounding area and the steps taken to reduce this impact and add quality to the community. Single-family and multi-family developments may enter this category

Fields

• Project Name
• Is this Project on Vancouver Island?
• Twelve (12) digital images
  Images that best represent your project/development and applicable technologies or strategies taken.
• Three (3) collated copies of the site diagram(s) on 8 1⁄2 x 11” PDF document
  Site diagrams should outline the strategies described in the Project Statement
• Digital PDF copy of any certifications earned
  Such as Built Green®, EnerGuide, LEED and/or R-2000 Certificate or Label
• Summary Description
  2-3 bullet points, maximum 50 words total
• Project Description: Selection of materials and resources
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Energy and water saving considerations
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Construction practices employed and details if a certification program is chosen
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Innovation and design
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Sensitivity to site conditions and surrounding environments
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.

Criteria

• Selection of materials and resources

  20.0%

• Energy and water saving considerations

  20.0%

• Construction practices employed and details if a certification program is chosen

  20.0%

• Innovation and design

  20.0%

• Sensitivity to site conditions and surrounding environments

  20.0%

Requirements

This award recognizes a new home / project / community that integrates strategies and technologies that contribute to the efficient use of energy to reduce overall energy consumption.

Fields

• Project Name
• Is this Project on Vancouver Island?
• Up tp eight (8) digital images
  Images must include one each of the following: - The individual meter closet, if applicable - High-efficiency heating and cooling system - Hot-water heating system - Energy Star appliances, windows, and doors (or proof of purchase) - The remaining pictures should show images that best represent the energy efficiency and design aesthetic of your project.
• Three (3) collated sets of the site plan and floor-plans in 8 1⁄2 x 11” PDF document
  Floorplans must be clearly labeled with VIBE Awards entry ID number and remove all company identification.
• You have permission from the builder/developer/homeowner to enter this project
• Homeowner name
• Homeowner phone number
  Only contacted if required
• Summary Description
  2-3 bullet points, maximum 50 words total
• Project Description: Energy Conservation
  Promotion of energy conservation by utilizing individual metering. Natural gas must be used in the home/project but may also include one or more of the following: • Hydronic heating • Electricity • Water
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: High-efficiency Appliances and Lighting
  Inclusion of high-efficiency appliances to promote conservation of energy, such as: • High-efficiency water-heating system • Natural gas space heating equipment must be high efficiency or condensing technology • Electrical appliances must be highest tier Energy Star-rated • Fireplaces must have EnerChoice rating • Installation of high-efficiency lighting (hard-wired LED or CFL)
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: HVAC Considerations
  Reduce HVAC energy requirements through passive design using the building elements (incl. architectural, structural, envelope and passive mechanical) to minimize energy consumption and improve thermal comfort.
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Additional Energy-Efficient Features
  Entry will also be judged on general criteria such as: • Waste reduction, recycling, reuse and efficient use of materials • Water conservation, storm water protection/management and situation control • Minimize energy in construction and use, and/or use of alternative energy sources • Setting and meeting performance targets (Built Green BC, R-2000 Standard, EnerGuide Rating 80 or higher or LEED-qualified high-energy efficiency) • Sales and marketing material to promote the energy efficiency aspects of the project and the benefits to prospective purchasers.
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Design
  Innovative, functional, creative and aesthetically appealing design.
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.

Criteria

• Energy Conservation

  20.0%

• High-efficiency Appliances and Lighting

  20.0%

• HVAC Considerations

  20.0%

• Additional Energy-Efficient Features

  20.0%

• Design

  20.0%

Requirements

The Lowest ACH result measured according to the Energuide Rating system

Fields

• Project Name
• Is this Project on Vancouver Island?
• Project Marketing statement
  A statement that includes any noteworthy details not included in the online entry form (1-page maximum, .pdf, submitted with photos).
• 2 digital images that best represent the project
• You have permission from the builder/developer/homeowner to enter this project
• Homeowner name
• Homeowner phone number
  Only contacted if required
• Summary Description
  2-3 bullet points, maximum 50 words total
• Third Party Verified Results
  Upload a PDF of a verified third party results.
• Project Description: Any detached or multi-family home under 5000 sq. ft.
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Results must be conducted by an Energy Advisor
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Verified Third Party Results such as: -Energuide label and Homeowner info sheet -Passive House Certificate (Passive house project should recalculate results to match ERS standards) -As built BC Energy Step code form
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.

Criteria

• Any detached or multi-family home under 5000 sqft.

  33.3%

• Results must be conducted by an Energy Advisor

  33.3%

• Verified Third Party Results such as: -Energuide label and Homeowner info sheet -Passive House Certificate (Passive house project should recalculate results to match ERS standards) -As built BC Energy Step code form

  33.3%

Description

Projects eligible for this Grand VIBE Award must be entered in one or more of the applicable categories 1 – 7; 14,15; 18-24.

Requirements

The Grand VIBE Awards are determined as follows: This award will be determined by a review of materials (marketing statement/digital images) by the judges plus the average of points for entries in previous categories.

50% of the results will come from the average of the entries and 50% of the results will come from the entrant`s written submission (including the marketing statement if applicable).

Fields

• Project Name
• Project Marketing statement
  A statement that includes any noteworthy details not included in the online entry form (1-page maximum, .pdf, submitted with photos).
• Ten (10) digital images that best represent the project
• You have permission from the builder/developer/homeowner to enter this project
• Homeowner name
• Homeowner phone number
  Only contacted if required
• Summary Description
  2-3 bullet points, maximum 50 words total
• Project Description: Exterior: architectural character, curb appeal and integration of the home into its setting
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Interior: creative and innovative use of space, architectural and finishing detail
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Functionality of floor plan
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Environmental/energy efficiency inclusions
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Unique design elements
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.

Criteria

• Exterior: architectural character, curb appeal and integration of the home into its setting

  20.0%

• Interior: creative and innovative use of space, architectural and finishing detail

  20.0%

• Functionality of floor plan

  20.0%

• Environmental/energy efficiency inclusions

  20.0%

• Unique design elements

  20.0%

Description

Projects eligible for this Grand VIBE Award must be entered in one or more of the applicable categories 1 – 7; 14,15; 18-24

Requirements

The Grand VIBE Awards are determined as follows:

This award will be determined by a review of materials (marketing statement/digital images) by the judges plus the average of points for entries in previous categories.

50% of the results will come from the average of the entries and 50% of the results will come from the entrant`s written submission (including the marketing statement if applicable). 

Fields

• Project Name
• Eight (8) digital images summarizing your entry
  Images should be copies of previous entries in categories 1 – 7; 14,15; 18-24
• Summary Description
  2-3 bullet points, maximum 50 words total
• Project Description: Environmental responsibility and support of environmental programs
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Industry involvement of the builder and support of CHBA initiatives
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Quality of improvements for clients
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Career development within the organization including human resource development and training
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Charitable and social contributions to the community
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Innovation within the industry
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Mentoring of new professionals in the industry (can include apprenticeships)
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.

Criteria

• Environmental responsibility and support of environmental programs

  14.3%

• Industry involvement of the builder and support of CHBA initiatives

  14.3%

• Quality of improvements for clients

  14.3%

• Career development within the organization including human resource development and training

  14.3%

• Charitable and social contributions to the community

  14.3%

• Innovation within the industry

  14.3%

• Mentoring of new professionals in the industry (can include apprenticeships)

  14.3%

Description

Projects eligible for this Grand VIBE Award must be entered in one or more of the applicable categories 1 – 7; 14,15; 18-24.

Requirements

The Grand VIBE Awards are determined as follows:

This award will be determined by a review of materials (marketing statement/digital images) by the judges plus the average of points for entries in previous categories.

50% of the results will come from the average of the entries and 50% of the results will come from the entrant`s written submission (including the marketing statement if applicable). 

Fields

• Project Name
• Eight (8) digital images summarizing your entry
  Images should be copies of previous entries in categories 1 – 7; 14,15; 18-24
• Summary Description
  2-3 bullet points, maximum 50 words total
• Project Description: Environmental responsibility and support of environmental programs
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Industry involvement of the builder and support of CHBA initiatives
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Quality of improvements for clients
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Career development within the organization including human resource development and training
  

  .

  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Charitable and social contributions to the community
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Innovation within the industry
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Mentoring of new professionals in the industry (can include apprenticeships)
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.

Criteria

• Environmental responsibility and support of environmental programs

  14.3%

• Industry involvement of the builder and support of CHBA initiatives

  14.3%

• Quality of improvements for clients

  14.3%

• Career development within the organization including human resource development and training

  14.3%

• Charitable and social contributions to the community

  14.3%

• Innovation within the industry

  14.3%

• Mentoring of new professionals in the industry (can include apprenticeships)

  14.3%

Description

Projects eligible for this Grand VIBE Award must be entered in one or more of the applicable categories 8 – 13; 16,17; 20-24.

Requirements

The Grand VIBE Awards are determined as follows:

This award will be determined by a review of materials (marketing statement/digital images) by the judges plus the average of points for entries in previous categories.

50% of the results will come from the average of the entries and 50% of the results will come from the entrant`s written submission (including the marketing statement if applicable). 

Fields

• Project Name
• Eight (8) digital images summarizing your entry
  Images should be copies of previous entries in categories 8-13; 16,17; 20-24
• Summary Description
  2-3 bullet points, maximum 50 words total
• Project Description: Environmental responsibility and support of environmental programs
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Industry involvement of the builder and support of CHBA initiatives
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Quality of improvements for clients
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Career development within the organization including human resource development and training
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Charitable and social contributions to the community
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Innovation within the industry
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Mentoring of new professionals in the industry (can include apprenticeships)
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.

Criteria

• Environmental responsibility and support of environmental programs

  14.3%

• Industry involvement of the builder and support of CHBA initiatives

  14.3%

• Quality of improvements for clients

  14.3%

• Career development within the organization including human resource development and training

  14.3%

• Charitable and social contributions to the community

  14.3%

• Innovation within the industry

  14.3%

• Mentoring of new professionals in the industry (can include apprenticeships)

  14.3%

Description

Projects eligible for this Grand VIBE Award must be entered in one or more of the applicable categories 1 – 7; 14,15; 18-24.

Requirements

The Grand VIBE Awards are determined as follows:

This award will be determined by a review of materials (marketing statement/digital images) by the judges plus the average of points for entries in previous categories.

50% of the results will come from the average of the entries and 50% of the results will come from the entrant`s written submission (including the marketing statement if applicable). Projects eligible for this category must have completed at least the first phase of the project or, in the case of a single-family development, at least 20% of the units. High Rise buildings must be built (occupied). 

Fields

• Project Name
• Eight (8) digital images summarizing your entry
  Images should be copies of previous entries in categories 1-7; 14; 15; 18-24
• Three (3) collated sets in 8 ½”x 11” digital PDF document format of the site plan
• Summary Description
  2-3 bullet points, maximum 50 words total
• Project Description: Overall livability
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Success in creating community
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
• Project Description: Consistency with overall area vision for smart growth
  
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.

Criteria

• Overall livability

  33.3%

• Success in creating community

  33.3%

• Consistency with overall area vision for smart growth

  33.3%

Description

To be eligible for this award, you must participate in a 3rd party Homeowner Experience Survey. This is being adjudicated by Avid Rating Canada. You do not need to be a client of Avid Ratings Canada to participate but you must provide them with your customer list.

Requirements

Participants must be registered, and have closing/project lists submitted to Avid® by April 19, 2021.

Home builder participants in the CHBA VI Customer Satisfaction Awards, adjudicated by Avid Ratings Canada, are rated by the most important judges in any business — their customers – with finalists and award winners joining the ranks among the best in Canada.

Homeowner surveys will be conducted for participating builders for any homes that closed between February 1, 2019 and February 1, 2021. Participants must be registered and have closing lists submitted to Avid Ratings Canada by April 19, 2021

The minimum number of closings for Home Builders/Renovators and custom needed to participate is three (3) during the respective closing date range. Builders that close less than 10 homes during the respective closing date range are placed in the “custom builder” category.

Production builders must enter full customer database for eligible year

The CHBA VI Customer Satisfaction Awards utilize percentile criteria to ensure that finalists and winners are both rated highly by their customers and also rank as top industry performers for customer satisfaction. In order to qualify as a finalist and award winner, a home builder must rank above the 75th percentile in Avid’s Canadian Customer Satisfaction Database. The percentile criteria also helps to ensure that finalists and winners are top-performers in customer satisfaction, regardless of the number of participating builders in any one customer satisfaction category (i.e. custom builder category; production builder category for single-detached; production builder category for multi; etc.).

Participating builders are grouped as best as possible by home/product type (specific categorizations are dependent on the number of builder participants each year) to provide a more apples-to-apples comparison, acknowledging that the customer experience can be very different when comparing a high-rise builder vs. a low-rise single-detached builder, or other variations. 

For more information on registering and surveying your customers with the Avid® Homeowner Experience Survey, please contact Tim Bailey, Division President Avid Ratings Canada Toll Free: 1-800-987-6318 Tim.Bailey@avidratings.com

Fields

• Four (4) digital images of your choice
  - One (1) of the images should be a high-resolution logo - Three (3) images of your choice
• Customer satisfaction reference contact information
  Upload a PDF containing contact information for your references. Indicate on the PDF Renovator References OR Home Builder/Custom/Production References

Criteria

• Product satisfaction

  12.5%

• Service (customer service) satisfaction

  12.5%

• Home Features

  12.5%

• Lot and/or Property Location

  12.5%

• Sales Process

  12.5%

• Options/Decor Process

  12.5%

• Walk-Through/PDI Process

  12.5%

• Warranty Service

  12.5%