Description
To recognize excellence in quality exterior residential renovations, including overall appeal of the design, creative use of space, functionality, and integration within the home while meeting the homeowner's requirements, and addressing challenges. Projects in the Exterior category must involve a renovation of the exterior of the home, though landscaping that is connected to the project may also be showcased. Example projects may include: a major upgrade to the front of the home, an outdoor kitchen or living space added into the backyard, etc.
Requirements
By entering this project, you confirm that you have read the Eligibility Requirements for the 2025 CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence (see chba.ca/housingawards or the online entry platform for full requirements), and that you agree to be bound by the Conditions set out for the Competition.
This project must be located in the market area covered by the local HBA that was identified in the Company Information section. If the project is located in a market area in Canada not served by a local HBA, the entrant may be a member at any local HBA in Canada.
The dwelling for this entry must have been renovated between April 1, 2022 and 5:00pm, December 20, 2024 and must not have been entered previously for this category in a CHBA National Awards competition.
Entrants agree that the project name, written description about the project, and photographs/video that are submitted as part of the entry may be used by the Canadian Home Builders' Association for marketing, promotional purposes, or in any manner the Association chooses, including but not limited to use on CHBA's website, social/digital media platforms and/or published or broadcast by CHBA, including supplying to media outlets that wish to report on the entry becoming a finalist or winner.
The entrant confirms that photography and video are either the product of the entrant's employee(s), or in the case of independent photographers and/or videographers, that their written consent has been obtained.
The entrant confirms that architecture and design are either the product of the entrant's employee(s), or in the case of independent architects and/or designers, that their written consent has been obtained.
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Overall Appeal and Design Elements | 35.0% |
| Creative Use of Space, Functionality, and Integration Within the Home | 35.0% |
| Addressing Challenges | 30.0% |
| Overall Appeal and Design Elements | 35.0% |
| Creative Use of Space, Functionality, and Integration Within the Home | 35.0% |
| Addressing Challenges | 30.0% |