2012 NZ Wood RESENE TimbER dESigN AWARdS
Call for Entries Now Open!First Stage Entries for all categories close 5pm,
Friday 22 June, 2012
CATEgoRiES ANd CRiTERiA
1 RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURAL EXCELLENCE: For the innovative use of timber, resulting in a distinctive visual impact on a residential building, either stand-alone or multi- unit/multi-storey project.
2 CommERCIAL ARCHITECTURAL EXCELLENCE: For the innovative use of timber resulting in a distinctive visual impact on a commercial, industrial, or public building environment.
3 ENgINEERINg EXCELLENCE: For the innovative use of engineered timber, resulting in a distinctive technical/structural impact on a residential, commercial, industrial or public building environment.
4 EXTERIoR INNovATIoN: For any wood or wood panel product that forms the exterior of a structure, be it residential or non-residential which highlights the versatility and flexibility of wood while enhancing the buildings aesthetic.
5 INTERIoR INNovATIoN: For innovative use of wood or a wood panel product as a signature feature, in a predominantly wood building, adding ambience, flair and practicality.
6 TImbER INNovATIoN IN bUSINESS: Most innovative use of timber to solve a business/commercial challenge.
7 INDIgENoUS TImbER SHoWCASE AWARD: The use of indigenous timber in a manner that best highlights its unique characteristics. This category is open to entries from across the spectrum of timber usage from furniture to buildings, facilities to objet’s d’art.
8 CANTERbURy REbUILD INNovATIoN: Most effective use of timber in architectural and engineering terms, as a response to the Canterbury rebuild – this award is open to both built and unbuilt.
9 SUSTAINAbILITy AWARD: For entries that show a commitment to sustainability where there is a focus on timber, the carbon footprint, location of supply, energy efficiency etc.
More information about judging criteria available on request.
For further information about submitting entries please contact:Email: [email protected]: 0508 NZ WOOD (0508 69 9663)or visit www.nzwood.co.nz