Categories

Projects may only be submitted in one category. Please use your discretion to submit the project in the category that you feel best represents the project. The jury has the discretion to recategorize projects if they deem the project more worthy of assessment or recognition in another category. 

ARCHITECTURE Built projects including new buildings of all types including additions and alterations to existing buildings including but not limited to commercial, institutional, mixed-use, multi-family, and educational projects.

IMPACT DESIGN Projects that exemplify the power of design to create a better world. Impact Design Projects will be evaluated for their service to the public good, especially in disadvantaged communities. Examples include initiatives, events, and products specifically designed to positively impact the social, environmental, and economic fabric of communities.

INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE Interiors, large or small in scope, and may involve new construction, renovation, and preservation or restoration projects, that focus on interior space.

PRESERVATION ARCHITECTURE Projects including historic preservation, historic restoration, historic rehabilitation, reconstruction, and adaptive reuse. 

REGIONAL AND URBAN DESIGN Recognizes the best in urban design, regional and city planning, and community development.

SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DESIGN Single-family residences, accessory buildings or Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADUs), and additions.

SMALL PROJECT // UNDER $500,000 Small project construction, object, work of environmental art or architectural design under $500,000 in construction cost.

SMALL PROJECT // UNDER 1.5 MILLION Small project construction under 1.5 million in construction cost.

SMALL PROJECT // UNDER 3,000 SQUARE FEET Small project construction, object, work of environmental art or architectural design under 3,000 square feet.

UN-BUILT Projects yet to be realized or canceled (speculative work, conceptual work, competition work, etc.).