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The Mail on Sunday
British Homes Awards 2008
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THE CATEGORIES
1. ONE-OFF HOUSE OF THE YEAR
A house of any size designed by an architect for a private
client
2. SMALL HOUSE OF THE YEAR
A house of contemporary or vernacular design that provides
accommodation up to 2000 sq ft.
3. LARGE HOUSE OF THE YEAR
A house of contemporary or vernacular design that provides
accommodation up to 2000 sq ft.
4. INTERIOR DESIGN OF THE YEAR
A new or refurbished home judged on its internal layout,
how space is maximised and the use of colours and furnishings
to enhance its saleability.
5. APARTMENT BUILDING OF THE YEAR
A single, one-off building comprising apartments and/or
studios offering flexible living and lifestyle benefits.
6. RETIREMENT DEVELOPMENT OF THE YEAR
Judged on external and interior design, layout, layout,
landscaping, security and the provision of services and communal
facilities.
7. CONVERSION OF THE YEAR
A conversion, refurbishment or restoration of any residential,
commercial or industrial building(s) to provide new homes.
8. INNOVATION AWARD FOR BUILDING TECHNOLOGY
A residential development of any size that demonstrates the
adoption of new building technologies and the sustainable
use of resources. Submissions to this category could demonstrate
off-site construction technologies, evidence of energy saving
initiatives and/or the use of environmentally-friendly materials
in construction and/or consideration for waste and transport
needs and water recycling.
9. AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT OF THE YEAR
For the most imaginative, practical and sympathetic development
by a registered social landlord, charity, trust or public
body in partnership with a local authority and/or a developer
for rent or shared ownership (can be part of a wider scheme
but the affordable quota must be larger than any for private
sale with little or no discernable difference in quality –
inside or out)
10. MIXED-USE REGENERATION DEVELOPMENT OF THE YEAR
A scheme comprising houses and/or apartments with associated
retail, office or leisure development on the same site. It
should demonstrate a significant contribution and impact on
the local environment and community.
11. DEVELOPMENT OF THE YEAR
A residential development of any size by that demonstrates
a significant contribution to the local environment and community,
including where appropriate the restoration and enhancement
of the existing site to restore natural wildlife habitats
12. HOUSING PROJECT OF THE YEAR
Awarded for the most impressive scheme of houses and/or apartments
that has received planning consent but is not more than six
months into development. It is anticipated that this entry
will rely solely on CGIs
HOMEBUILDER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Awarded to the home builder whose portfolio demonstrates
a commitment to:
- sustainable regeneration
- the establishment of new communities
- strong architectural design and landscaping
- innovative construction methods
- environmental initiatives
ARCHITECT OF THE YEAR AWARD
Awarded to the Architectural Practice submitting the most
impressive portfolio of entries across all categories that
demonstrate the same commitments as the above.
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