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This award recognises excellence in the construction and design of a new home built in a regional or country area (outside the metropolitan area) that acknowledges the challenges of remote building activities such as variances in design requirements, access to building materials and access to trades.

Program

Housing and Kitchen & Bathroom Awards

Contact

sa_events@hia.com.au

Winner in this category is recognised locally and do not progress to the Australian Housing Awards.

Entrants in South Australia must be from postcodes 5200 or greater.

Entry fees

First entry Subsequent entry Entries close
$528 $374 Friday 1 May at 5pm
 

Judging criteria

Projects will be judged according to:

Criteria Points
Quality of workmanship 35
Degree of difficulty 15
Design effectiveness 15
Design appearance and originality 15
New technology and innovation 5
Environmental sustainability 5
Value for money 10

Competition area by postcode

Entries are submitted into the regional awards based on the geographical location of each project:

South Australia Awards

5000 - 5950

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