Specific criteria

Judges will consider projects against the following:

• Community enrichment through sustainable design,
  planning and project management

• Design and execution to achieve environmentally
  sustainable outcomes.

• Innovative application of emerging or developing new
  technologies.

• Original solutions which exemplify professional knowledge and skills.

• High design standards incorporating exceptional spatial applications.

• Demonstrated community acceptance, understanding and uptake of the solution and interaction with the affected communities and users.

• Demonstrated benefit to the community or the environment and/or contribution to emergency management/defence/safety and security.

Entrants should note that a project’s ‘size’ will not improve or limit the likelihood of winning an award.