4. Best Single Family Detached Spec Home Over 2,500 sq. ft.

The total area of the home must be over 2,500 sq. ft. and the cost of construction, excluding land, must be under $1,000,000. Note: all homes with a cost of construction over $1,000,000 must enter categories 5 or 6 only.

Criteria
Judges will award points for:

  • Architectural design and overall appeal

  • Built Green™ level; R2000; or energy efficiency, water conservation, recycling, and other environmental considerations

  • Functionality of floor plan and creative use of space

  • Quality of workmanship and attention to detail

  • Use of materials (i.e. natural; cost-effective; unique)

  • Use of Smart Home Technology

  • Unique features

  • Effective land use and compatibility with environment

  • Target market acceptance (re: length of time on market/confirmed sale)

  • Accessibility

The cost per square foot of construction, excluding land cost, must be identified on entry form.

Requirements

  1. Completed Entry Form. On-line Entry Form and Project Statement or click here to print the .pdf Entry Form to include with your complete submission.

  2. Project Statement – In 200 words or less, describe the project and explain how it meets the criteria listed above (bullet form is recommended). 

  3. CD, DVD or USB flash drive with six digital images of the following:
     - two images showing exterior (front and rear);
     - four images showing interior of four different rooms.

  4. One 8”x10” colour photo print of the front elevation.

  5. One copy of floor plan on 8 ½” x 11” paper.

  6. One copy of site plan on 8 ½” x 11” paper.

Details for Entry Preparation

Printable Entry Checklist

Printable Release
Form

Printable Photo Requirements


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