New Community (Underway)

Housing Design Awards 2025 | GOHBA Housing Design Awards

Requirements

This award recognizes an exceptional new community or project that is currently in the planning stages with construction underway, or actively under construction. Projects may include various mixed-use components. Builders and developers are encouraged to co-submit entries in collaboration with their planning and/or architectural firms.

Entry Requirements:

  • 1 photograph of your main project image. This photo will be used for all awards/media purposes.
  • 8 -12 photographs of your choice featuring the community. 
  • 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 should be given a unique name or number for identification purposes.

Written submission: 

The written submission (400 words maximum) should explain the concept behind the project; describe its planning and design, how it optimizes its site and land area; identify how the project exemplifies excellence in innovation and design, and highlight its sustainable features and environmental considerations.

PDF of the site plan:

3D views and colour renderings are permitted to enhance the intent of the design.

Criteria
Criterion Weight
Site Planning and Use of Land 25.0%
Innovation / Design 25.0%
Mix of Uses and Amenities 25.0%
Environmental/Sustainability Considerations 25.0%