New Home

categories recognize a RRHBA builder member that has demonstrated superior achievement in design, construction technology and environmental leadership.

NEW HOME CATEGORIES

• • Under 1000 sq. ft.

  • 1001 – 1200 sq. ft.

  • 1201 – 1400 sq. ft.

  • 1401 – 1600 sq. ft.

  • 1601 – 1800 sq. ft.

  • 1801 – 2000 sq. ft.

  • 2001 – 2500 sq. ft.

  • 2501 – 3000 sq. ft.

  • Over 3000 sq. ft.

PHOTOS REQUIRED

• • [1] Exterior

  • [1] Kitchen

  • [1] Living Room

  • [9] Photos of your choice

  • [1] Floor Plan (PDF doc)

    • Photos in mid/high resolution. 64mb is the upload max total 

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

* Entries are to be anonymous:

• • No company name within the criteria write-up

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

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

• The entrant must be a RRHBA Member in good standing

• New Home Plan Name – Example: The Fallingwater

• New Home Address

• Building Permit Number

• Homeowner Permission Form (owner occupied/sold entries)

• The new home must have been completed between November 1, 2022 to October 31, 2023

JUDGING CRITERIA

Exterior – Describe the exterior tones, textures or products that make the new home attractive in relation to its’ surroundings. Worth 25% of the overall total. Max 1500 characters

Interior – Describe the appealing interior design, unique architectural features, including the use of a variety of tones, textures and products. Worth 40% of the overall total. Max 1500 characters

Floor Plan – Describe the creative floor plan with innovative functionality and special design considerations. Worth 10% of the overall total. Max 500 characters

Construction Technology – Describe the materials and products used that demonstrate industry best practices and leading-edge technology. Worth 12.5% of the overall total. Max 1000 characters

Environmental Leadership – Describe the energy efficiencies, comfort and occupant health. Detail the construction materials and systems support for sustainability. Worth 12.5% of the overall total. Max 1000 characters

 

New home entires submitted in the categories of:

• • Under 1000 sq. ft.

  • 1001 – 1200 sq. ft.

*Notice – If there are not (3) different home builder member entrants submitting entries, these two categories will be combined into the category of: Best New Home Under 1200 sq. ft.