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This award recognises excellence in the construction and design of an individual home using lightweight framing, cladding and linings.
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Program
Housing and Kitchen & Bathroom Awards
Contact
wa_events@hia.com.au
Winner in this category is recognised locally and do not progress to the Australian Housing Awards.
Perth Lightweight Housing categories
- Up to $400,000
- $400,000 to $600,000
- $600,000 to $800,000
- Over $800,000
Judging criteria
Projects will be judged according to:
| Criteria | Points |
| Quality of workmanship | 50 |
| Design effectiveness including environmental sustainability | 20 |
| Visual and market appeal | 15 |
| Innovation | 15 |
Notes:
- The complete walls system (frame, cladding & lining) of the home must incorporate predominantly lightweight building materials such as timber and/or steel frame and:
- sheet, plank or board material, plaster, render; or
- lightweight or composite concrete products; or
- masonry having a thickness less than 70mm; or
- tile claddings; or
- other similar lightweight materials.
- Traditional brick veneer construction is not eligible for this category.
Competition area by postcode
Entries are submitted into the regional awards based on the geographical location of each project:
Perth Awards
6000 - 6038, 6050 - 6079, 6081 - 6084, 6090, 6094, 6100 - 6112, 6121 - 6126, 6147 - 6182, 6207 - 6214, 6556 - 6558, 6603, 6800, 6803, 6809, 6817 - 6820, 6827 - 6850, 6865, 6872, 6892, 6900 - 6970, 6979 - 6997
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