9. Best Outdoor Living Space

Entries include outdoor living areas, not enclosed, considered to be an extension of the project's indoor living space. Entries may include enhancements to outdoor space that may not necessarily be covered in other categories such as patios, gazebos, sundecks, front porch areas, outdoor kitchens areas, etc.


Criteria

Judges will award points for:

  • Functionality

  • Creativity of design

  • Architectural design and overall appeal

  • Water conservation; recycling, and other environmental considerations

  • Integration to the overall setting

  • Careful or unique detailing

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

  • Garden or recreational enhancements

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 space.

  4. One 8”x10” colour photo print.

  5. One copy of site plan, with the outdoor space highlighted, on 8 ½” x 11” paper.

Details for Entry Preparation

Printable Entry Checklist

Printable Release
Form

Printable Photo Requirements


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