New Build (Under 1500 ft2)

2024 Building Excellence Awards | Your Local Canadian Home Builders' Association

Description

New Build - (Under 1500 square feet) Award celebrates outstanding achievement in the design and construction of new residential properties with a total area under 1500 square feet. This prestigious award recognizes architects, builders, and developers who have demonstrated innovation, creativity, and exceptional craftsmanship in crafting compact living spaces that optimize functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability. Whether it's a cozy urban apartment, a charming cottage, or a modern micro-home, this award honors projects that showcase excellence in small-scale residential design.

Requirements

Project Eligibility:

  • The project must be a newly constructed residential property with a total interior floor area of less than 1500 square feet.
  • The property must have been completed within the last two calendar years preceding the award application deadline.
Criteria
Criterion Weight
Project Quality and Description 50.0%
Project Innovation 33.0%
Project Livability 17.0%