Best Single-Family Detached Home: under $500,000

Housing Awards of Excellence 2024 | Canadian Home Builders' Northern BC

Description

In the event that the Company submitting the entry is not the Builder or Developer for this project, authorization must be obtained from the Builder or Developer to enter this project. The cost of construction, excluding land, regardless of square footage, MUST reflect the category cost entered. Exception: A finished basement that is sold as a standard feature of the home should be included in the price and shown in the images.

Requirements
  • Completed online application 
  • Up to 10 (ten) photos:
    • 2 images showing exterior (front and rear)
    • 4 images showing interior
    • 4 images of your choice
  • Site plan PDF File
  • Completed Budget
  • Completed Homeowner and/or Builder Permission Form, if applicable
Criteria
Criterion Weight
Construction details/techniques to achieve industry best practices 20.0%
Environmental considerations (energy, comfort, health) 20.0%
Functionality of floor plan including considerations for the concept of ‘aging in place' 20.0%
Interior: creative and innovative use of space including architectural detail and form 20.0%
Exterior: architectural character, curb appeal and integration of the project into its setting 20.0%