Best in American Living awards

The Best in American Living awards are a national residential design competition sponsored by the National Association of Home Builders [ [http://www.nahb.org National Association of Home Builders Design Committee] ] and Professional Builder Magazine. [ [http://www.housingzone.com Professional Builder Magazine] ]

Scope

It is open to builders, architects, designers, developers, land planners, and interior designers nationwide.

Homes and developments are eligible for entry if they are completed one year and three months prior to the entry deadline in July of the award year. Celebrating its 25th Anniversary in 2008, the awards showcase the best design and innovation in 36 categories ranging from homes built for sale, single family attached and multi-family homes built for sale, one-of-a-kind custom, one-of-a-kind spec homes, affordable housing, Housing and Urban Development Secretary's Award for Excellence, Community Design, Smart Growth, Best Kitchen, Best Bath, Best Specialty Room, Best Detail and Best Amenity/Facility.

Judging is conducted by an expert panel of builders, design professionals, marketing professionals, land planners, interior designers and editors. For the home categories, judging criteria include: site plan, exterior design/curb appeal, interior architecture and design, construction quality and cost efficiency and product sales success. Judges may designate Platinum, Gold, and Silver awards in all categories. One winner will be designated from each of the nine regions to receive a best in Region Award as well as three additional national awards to the Home of the Year, Room of the Year and Community of the Year.

Winners will be honored at the Awards Ceremony held during the Annual International Builders Show and featured in Professional Builder Magazine.

References

External links

* [http://www.nahb.org/award_details.aspx?awardID=34 BALA Entry Requirements]
* [http://www.housingzone.com/probuilder/info/CA6369492.html BALA Awards]