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{{propApi.successMessage}} {{region}} Change locationUnique and Difficult Sites
This award recognises excellence in the construction and design of a dwelling or multiple dwellings built on-site with unique or difficult conditions such as extreme slope (a minimum gradient of 1 in 6) or onsite constraints such as significant trees, protected areas, flood prone areas, or bushfire requirements (BAL-40 or BAL-FZ).
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Program
Housing and Kitchen & Bathroom Awards
Contact
nth.qld_events@hia.com.au
Winner in this category is recognised locally and do not progress to the Australian Housing Awards.
Judging criteria
Projects will be judged according to:
| Criteria | Points |
| Quality of workmanship | 35 |
| Degree of difficulty | 24 |
| Design effectiveness | 14 |
| Visual appeal | 10 |
| Innovation | 4 |
| Environmental sustainability | 8 |
| Market relevance | 5 |
Competition area by postcode
Entries are submitted into the regional awards based on the geographical location of each project:
Townsville and Central Queensland Awards
4806 - 4850
4472, 4478, 4481, 4482, 4678 - 4746, 4750 - 4757, 4798 - 4829, 4850
Previous Unique and Difficult Sites winner
Nestled on the scenic slopes of Castle Hill, this custom home is a masterpiece of architectural innovation and craftsmanship. Designed to embrace the challenging terrain, the three-tiered structure seamlessly integrates with the natural landscape. The to...
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