Description
This category is intended for all members involved in building tract housing, defined as a house model or design that is constructed multiple times on a given site with only minimal customization by the purchaser. If a developed basement is a standard feature in the home's design, it must be included in the calculation of the overall square footage.
Mass production homes that have been substantially modified at the request of a purchaser, resulting in significant alterations or additions to the base floor plan, including structural or mechanical changes, will be considered Custom and must be submitted under one of the Custom Categories.
Requirements
PROJECT DESCRIPTION TEXT BOXES
Total word count for all text boxes cannot exceed 350 words. Bullet form is recommended.
Text will be used to describe the project and specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
DIGITAL SUBMISSION CRITERIA
IMAGES
Maximum amount of photo uploads is 15. This includes all project pictures, before and after (if applicable).
- 1 photograph of your main project image. This photo will be used for all awards/media purposes. Please label this photo as your "main".
- 1 - 2 photographs showing exterior views and surroundings.
- 5 - 8 photographs showing interior views of the home.
- Please note that photos should be 300 dpi resolution and may be resized to facilitate loading for judges. Photos should be a maximum of 10 megabytes.
- Each photo must be assigned a unique name or reference number for identification. Please do not include your company name, builder name, street name, client name, or any other identifying information that could link the photos to your organization. Failure to comply may result in the photos being removed from the judges' review.
There is a separate upload field available for the Homeowner Permission Form (if applicable) and the project floorplans (if applicable).
PLANS: Floor, Landscape, etc.
All plans must be submitted online in the Floor Plan field. Must not include your company name or any identifying logos, either by the designer or builder.
Submit simple and easy to read floor plans.
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| 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% |
| Functionality of Floor Plan | 20.0% |
| Environmental Considerations including Energy Efficiency | 20.0% |
| Construction details/techniques to achieve industry best practices | 20.0% |