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2012 Timber Design Awards

May 2012

The call is out for entries into the 2012 Timber Design Awards 

First stage entries for all categories close Friday 22 June

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.

Find out more and apply for the awards at NZWood's website. 

Download the poster here.