2012 NZ WOOD RESENE TIMBER DESIGN AWARDS Call for Entries Now Open! First Stage Entries for all categories close 5pm, Friday 22 June, 2012 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. More information about judging criteria available on request. For further information about submitting entries please contact: Email: [email protected] Ph: 0508 NZ WOOD (0508 69 9663) or visit www.nzwood.co.nz