19. Best Commercial Project (New or Renovated)

Criteria


Judges will award points for:

  • Architectural design and overall appeal

  • Energy efficiency; water conservation; recycling, and other environmental considerations

  • Building envelope solutions and/or restoration

  • Functionality of floor plan

  • Quality of workmanship and attention to detail

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

  • Unique features

  • Creative use of space

  • Effective land use and compatibility with environment

  • Accessibility

  • Access / egress

 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.
    **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.

  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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