8. Best Multi-Family / Townhouse Project

This category includes townhouse projects and multi-family structures with more than one unit (eg. duplex), where each unit has an individual exterior access.

 

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)

  • Unique features

  • Effective land use and compatibility with environment

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

  • Building envelope solutions

  • Common areas and amenities

  • Accessibility

The cost per square foot of construction, excluding land cost, must be identified on entry form. Also include a statement of average rent/purchase price.

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 context in urban setting, architectural character,
            building/project entry, etc.;
         -  two images showing principal living areas;
         -  two images of your choice.
     **If a renovation, two extra “before” images may be included, for a total of eight images.  Images must be clearly named and numbered “Before” and “After”.

  4. One 8”x10” colour photo print of front elevation.
    **If renovation: one 5”x7” (before) and one 8”x10” (after) colour photo print.

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

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

  7. Three copies of the brochure and price list with the entry home highlighted

Details for Entry Preparation

Printable Entry Checklist

Printable Release
Form

Printable Photo Requirements


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