Builder (Product Design)

Submission/Judging Criteria   Included in COTY Eligibility Criteria

200  Best Condominium 1,000 sq.ft. or less
201  Best Condominium 1,001-1,500 sq.ft.
202  Best Condominium > 1,501 sq.ft.
203  Best Attached Home 1,500 sq.ft. or less
204  Best Attached Home 1,501-2,000 sq.ft.
205  Best Attached Home > 2,001 sq.ft.
206  Best Detached Home 1,800 sq.ft. or less
207  Best Detached Home 1,801-2,500 sq.ft.
208  Best Detached Home 2,501-3,200 sq.ft.
209  Best Detached Home > 3,201 sq.ft.
210  Best Active Adult Condominium or Attached Home 1,500 sq.ft. or less
211  Best Active Adult Condominium or Attached Home 1,501-2,000 sq.ft.
212  Best Active Adult Condominium or Attached Home > 2,001 sq.ft.
213  Best Active Adult Detached Home 1,800 sq.ft. or less
214  Best Active Adult Detached Home 1,801-2,500 sq.ft.
215 Best Active Adult Detached Home > 2,501 sq.ft.

Submission Criteria for 200 - 215:

6 images on CD including foyer, kitchen, family/living room, master bedroom, master bathroom and one optional room of choice.
3 images on CD of exterior including front façade and relationship of home to lot.
5 original brochures with floor plans and current price list.
Brief marketing statement explaining design concept, target market and sales success of home.

Judging Criteria:

Exterior design, interior floor plan, traffic flow, room layout, use of space and perceived value.

216   Best Kitchen Design in Home 1,800 sq.ft. or less
217   Best Kitchen Design in Home 1,801-2,500 sq.ft.
218   Best Kitchen Design in Home 2,501-3,200 sq.ft.
219   Best Kitchen Design in Home > 3,201 sq.ft.
220   Best Master Bath Design in Home 1,800 sq.ft. or less
221   Best Master Bath Design in Home 1,801-2,500 sq.ft.
222   Best Master Bath Design in Home 2,501-3,200 sq.ft.
223  Best Master Bath Design in Home > 3,201 sq.ft.

Submission Criteria for 216 - 223:

4 images on CD.
1 copy of floor plan with room dimensions.
Written description of target market.

Judging Criteria:

Room layout and design, use of space, lighting and overall appeal to target market.

224  Best Re-Designed Product

Submission Criteria for 224 :

6 images of ORIGINAL product on CD including foyer, kitchen, family/living room, master bedroom, master bathroom, and one optional room of choice.
6 images/renderings of RE-DESIGNED product on CD including foyer, kitchen, family/living room, master bedroom, master bathroom, and one optional room of choice.
3 images on CD of exterior including front façade and relationship of home to lot.
5 original brochures with floor plans and current price list.
Brief marketing statement explaining design concept, reason for re-design, marketing strategy, target market and sales success of re-designed product.

Judging Criteria:

Exterior design, interior floor plan, traffic flow, room layout, use of space and perceived value.

225   Best Attached/Multi-Family Green Home
226  Best Single Detached Green Home

Submission Criteria for 225 - 226:

Level of Energy Efficiency (Preliminary or final HERS score)
6 images of the home on CD.
Copy of certification or registration in a green building program.
Brief summary of project and green construction techniques used and costs associated with energy efficient features.

Judging Criteria:

HERS Rating, level of certification within a green building program; percentage of total cost attributed to recycled/non-toxic/renewable resources; other innovative sustainable features.