New Home

categories recognize RRHBA builder members that have demonstrated superior achievement in design, construction technology and energy efficiency.

ENTRY FEE

• • $100.00 (+GST) per new home category entry

  • Your entry/entries must be paid before they will move forward to the scoring stage

  • The Master Awards Payment Form is to be completed in full. Payment will be processed once the entry deadline has been closed.

CATEGORIES

• • Under 1400 sq. ft.

  • 1401 – 1700 sq. ft.

  • 1701 – 2000 sq. ft.

  • 2001 – 2500 sq. ft.

  • Over 2500 sq. ft.

*For any of the new home categories to be presented, there must be [3] different member entries per category. If there is not [3] different entries, your entry will be placed within the next appropriate sq. ft. home category.

PHOTOS REQUIRED

• • [1] Exterior

• • [1] Kitchen

  • [1] Living Room

  • [9] Photos of your choice

    • No company signage or logo to be shown in any of the photos

    • Mid/High resolution – 50mb is the upload max total for all the photos

  • [1] Floor Plan (PDF doc)

    • No company logo or name to be shown on the floor plan

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

*Entries are to be anonymous

• No company name within the criteria write-up

• The entrant must be a RRHBA Member in good standing

• New Home Plan Name: (example: The Prairie Sunset)

• New Home Address, Building Permit Number, Construction Start Date & Construction Completion Date

• Homeowner Permission Form (owner occupied/sold entries)

• New home entries have a 2-year construction timeline for completion.

  • You can only enter the new home once

  • Previously entered homes are not eligible

JUDGING CRITERIA

Exterior – Describe the exterior tones, textures or products that make the new home attractive in relation to its’ surroundings. Max 1500 characters

Interior – Describe the interior design, unique architectural features, including the use of a variety of tones, textures and products. Max 1500 characters

Floor Plan – Describe the creative floor plan with innovative functionality and special design considerations. Max 500 characters

Construction Technology & Energy Efficiency – Describe the materials & products used that demonstrate industry best practices, leading-edge technology, energy efficiencies, comfort and occupant health. Max 1500 characters