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2019 CHBA NATIONAL AWARDS FOR HOUSING EXCELLENCE FINALISTS NAMED

OTTAWA, ON – February 21, 2019 – The Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2019 CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence.

Recognizing the best in Canadian new homes, home renovations, community development and marketing, projects are submitted from small towns and large urban centres all across the country.

“Our categories reflect the incredible housing diversity in Canada: low-rise houses, high-rise apartments, and homes built for ownership or rental purposes. These finalists showcase the incredible innovation and creative design involved in building and renovating homes for a variety of price points,” said CHBA CEO Kevin Lee.

With over 700 entries submitted by CHBA members from coast to coast again this year, the competition was fierce. Nearly 200 judges shared the challenge of reviewing each entry over several weeks and narrowing down the field. A select panel of judges convened in Ottawa to review finalists and select the winning entries.

“Feedback from judges was that the caliber of entries this year was especially high. Each judge brings unique skills sets and experience to the selection process. This year the competition increased its focus on the context of the project – who was the home or community built for? Why was the home renovated? So our judges really had to consider how well the project’s desired outcomes were met. The finalist this year truly represent the best in Canada,” said Lee.

The forty CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence will be presented at the Association’s 76th National Conference on May 10th in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Categories include:

  • New Home Awards (14 in total)
  • Net Zero Home Award (1 award)
  • Modular Innovation Award (1 award)
  • Home Renovation Awards (11 in total)
  • Marketing Awards (10 in total)
  • Community Development Awards (1 award)

Two major national awards, one for Marketing Excellence and one for Design Excellence, will also be presented to the home builder who has achieved the highest level of success in the marketing and new homes categories respectively.

A complete listing by category of all the CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence finalists can be found below.

About the Canadian Home Builders’ Association
The Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) is the voice of the residential construction industry in Canada, representing more than 8,500 member firms across the country. Our membership spans new home builders, renovators, developers, trade contractors, building material manufacturers and suppliers, lenders, and other professionals in the housing sector.

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For more information, or to arrange for embargoed information prior to the announcement of the award winners on May 10th, 2019:

Natasha Rombough
(613) 230-3060 ext. 224
housingawards@chba.ca

NEW HOME AWARDS

 

ATTACHED HOMES – Low-Rise under 1,500 square feet
Alabaster Homes, Vancouver, BC: "Osler Residences”
Averton, Edmonton, AB: "The Lincoln, at Pivot”
Averton, Edmonton, AB: "The Tilden, atPivot”
eQ Homes, Clarence-Rockland, ON: "The Rosewood”
with West of Main
Lucchetta Homes, Welland, ON: "The Aberdeen, Riverside: The Residences At Hunters Pointe”
 with That's Fab Design

ATTACHED HOMES – Low-Rise 1,500 square feet and over
Averton, Edmonton, AB: "The Rouge, at Pivot”
Larco Homes, Ottawa, ON: "Pinhey Infill”
with Christopher Simmonds Architect Inc.
Lucchetta Homes, Fonthill, ON: "The Versailles, at Davis Heights”
  with Raphael Gomes Interiors
Queenscorp Group, Mississauga, ON: "Elmwood”
Southport Builders Niagara Inc., St. Catharines, ON: "The Lofts At Rodman Hall”
with Distinctive Designs & Cabinetry

ATTACHED HOMES – Mid- to High-Rise Condominium or Apartment Project (Completed)
Adera Development Corporation, Vancouver, BC: "Virtuoso”
Concert Properties, Vancouver, BC: "Voda at The Creek”
Homes By DeSantis Inc., Grimsby, ON: "AquaBlu Waterfront Condominiums”
Kylemore Communities, Markham, ON: "The 6th Angus Glen”
Pratt Homes, Alliston, ON: "Banting Square” 

ATTACHED HOMES – Mid- to High-Rise Condominium or Apartment Projects (Planned)
Devron, Toronto, ON: "The Winslow Residences”
figure3, Empire Communities, and Graziani + Corazza Architects Inc., Etobicoke, ON: "Empire Phoenix”
Mission Group, Kelowna, BC: "Brooklyn at Bernard Block”
Mission Group, Kelowna, BC: "ELLA”
Mizrahi Developments, Ottawa, ON: "1451 Wellington” 

DETACHED HOMES – Production | One-storey Bungalow
Doug Tarry Homes, St. Thomas, ON: "Ridgewood”
Gordon Tobey Developments Ltd., Brighton, ON: "The Katsura”
Lucchetta Homes, Welland, ON: "The Lancaster, Riverside: The Residences At Hunters Pointe”
with That’s Fab Design
Perry Signature Homes, Edmonton, AB: "Donsdale”
SanDiego Homes Inc., Simcoe County, ON: "The Strathmore” 

DETACHED HOMES – Production | Under 1,800 square feet
Doug Tarry Homes, St. Thomas, ON: "Rosewood”
Linwood Custom Homes Ltd., Kawarthas, ON: "The Cavendish”
Minto Communities Inc., Ottawa, ON: "The Kinghurst”
Miracon Development Inc., Surrey, BC: "Southside”
Pacesetter Homes, Edmonton, AB: "Jayde in College Woods” 

DETACHED HOMES – Production | 1,800 to 2,200 square feet
De Waal Developments, Edmonton, AB: "McCauley”
Maison Design+Build, Saskatoon, SK: "Elegant Coastal Two-Storey”
Marble Construction Ltd., North Vancouver, BC: "Montroyal”
Miracon Development Inc., Surrey, BC: "Southcrest”
Silvergate Homes Ltd., St. Catharines, ON: "The Coachella”
with Aristocrat Floors, Artcraft Kitchens

DETACHED HOMES – Production | 2,201 to 2,500 square feet
Ashton Luxury Living Inc., Calgary, AB: "The Cambridge”
Douglas Homes Ltd., Chestermere, AB: "Rochester”
Minto Communities Inc., Ottawa, ON: "The Stanley”
Miracon Development Inc., Surrey, BC: "Southcrest”
White Eagle Homes Ltd., Edmonton, AB: "The Sandstone” 

DETACHED HOMES – Production | 2,501 to 3,000 square feet
Crystal Creek Homes, Calgary, AB: "Berkshire III Legacy Showhome”
RND Construction Ltd., Ottawa, ON: "The Meadow”
with Christopher Simmonds Architect
Sifton Properties Ltd., London, ON: "Warbler Woods, The Walnut Model”
 with Dashwood Industries Inc., Sacwal Flooring, Woodys Custom Cabinetry
Sunlight Heritage Homes, London, ON: "Maddox”
Terra View Custom Homes Ltd., Guelph, ON: "The Woodlands, Elevation C” 

DETACHED HOMES – Production | Over 3,000 square feet
Haven Builders, Saskatoon, SK: "As Wright as Mid-Century”
Linwood Custom Homes Ltd., Buckhorn, ON: "The Antler Trail”
Marble Construction Ltd., West Vancouver, BC: "Roseberry”
Paradise Estates, West Kelowna, BC: "Paradise Estates”
Vicky's Homes Inc., Edmonton, AB: "Vieno” 

DETACHED HOMES – Custom | Under 2,500 square feet
Art House Developments Ltd., Ottawa, ON: "Vaughan St”
Brookfield Residential, Calgary, AB: "Symons Gate Passive Haus”
with 4 Elements integrated Design
Guimond Builders Ltd., Saint John, NB: "Beachcomer”
Timberworx Custom Homes, Aberfoyle, ON: "Green With Envy”
 with Ensuite/Emco Guelph, Riverside Millwork Group, Barber Glass
White Eagle Homes Ltd., Edmonton, AB: "The Iris” 

DETACHED HOMES – Custom | 2,500 to 3,500 square feet
Alloy Homes Inc., Calgary, AB: "Urban Cottage”
Artista Homes, Winnipeg, MB: "Tuxedo Estates”
Astoria Homes Ltd., Calgary, AB: "Private Residence - Watermark at Bearspaw”
Colbray Homes, Red Deer, AB: "Olympus”
Vision Pacific Contracting Ltd., Whistler, BC: "Mountain Lakeside Dream” 

DETACHED HOMES – Custom | 3,501 to 5,000 square feet
Alair Homes, Chilliwack, BC: "Chilliwack Modern Mountain”
Bellamy Homes, Kelowna, BC: "Modern Perspective”
Bellamy Homes, Kelowna, BC: "West Coast Dream”
Cada Construction, Ottawa, ON: "Hilltop House”
with Irpinia Kitchens, 2H Interior Design, Hobin Architecture Incorporated
Timberworx Custom Homes, Aberfoyle, ON: "Avant Garde”
with Pella Windows and Doors, Building Knowledge Canada Inc., Bluewater Energy, Panasonic Eco Solutions Canada

DETACHED HOMES – Custom | Over 5,000 square feet
Best Builders Ltd., West Vancouver, BC: "Above It All”
with AH-Design, Chevalier Designs
Future Living Developments Ltd., West Vancouver, BC: "King Georges”
Haven Builders, Saskatoon, SK: "Modern Timber Frame Design”
McKinley Masters Custom Homes, Calgary, AB: "The Vale”
Stuart Riley Bespoke Builder and Carrothers & Associates Inc., Burlington, ON: "City Lakeside Modern” 

MODULAR INNOVATION AWARD
Supreme Homes, Tracadie, NB: "Shiraz”
Triple M Housing, Lethbridge, AB: "The Homestead” 

NET ZERO HOME AWARD
Insightful Healthy Homes Inc., North Vancouver, BC: "Zen House in North Shore”
RND Construction Ltd., Ottawa, ON: "Crestview”
with Christopher Simmonds Architect
Sifton Properties Ltd., London, ON: "West 5 Townhome - The Emery”
 with Building Knowledge
Steve Snider Construction Inc., Port Perry, ON: "DeerField”
Timberworx Custom Homes, Aberfoyle, ON: "Avant Garde”
 with Pella Windows and Doors, Building Knowledge Canada Inc., Bluewater Energy, Panasonic Eco Solutions Canada

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AWARD
Macdonald Communities, Calgary, AB: "Watermark at Bearspaw”
Paradise Estates, West Kelowna, BC: "Paradise Estates”
Scala Developments, Metchosin ,BC: "Hilltop Crescent at Spirit Bay”
Sifton Properties Ltd., London, ON: "West 5 Townhomes”
Zenterra Developments, Surrey, BC: "SOHO 2” 

RENOVATION AWARDS

Kitchen – under $70,000
Amsted Design-Build, Ottawa, ON: "Personalized Planning In The Kitchen”
Decksterity Carpentry Contracting Ltd., Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON: "Forest View Kitchen”
Granite Homes, Fergus, ON: "Heritage Lane Farmhouse Kitchen”
Lagois Design·Build·Renovate and Laurysen Kitchens Ltd., Manotick, ON: "So Happy I Don't Want to Leave”
Saint Construction Management Ltd., East Vancouver, BC: ""Character Revitalization"” 

Kitchen – $70,000 to $100,000
Dependable Renovations Ltd., Calgary, AB: "Warm and Tranquil”
Hasler Homes Ltd., North Vancouver, BC: "Midcentury Monochrome”
  with Chambers & Stark Design Studio
My House Design/Build Team, North Vancouver, BC: "Lynn Valley Retreat”
Ultimate Homes & Renovations, Calgary, AB: "Penthouse Kitchen Renovation”
Ultimate Homes & Renovations, Calgary, AB: "Varsity Kitchen Renovation”

Kitchen – Over $100,000
Davenport Homes, West Vancouver, BC: "All About the View”
Goldcon Construction, North Vancouver, BC: "Endlessly Elegant”
with McCabe Design & Interiors
Lupi Luxury Homes, Calgary, AB: "Hawkwood Kitchen Evolution”
Paradisaic Building Group, Whitby, ON: "Project Garrard”
Rodrozen Designs, Vancouver, BC: "Mid - Century Renaissance” 

Bathroom
Granite Homes, Fergus, ON: "Heritage Lane Farmhouse Bathroom”
Hierarchy Development & Design, Ottawa, ON: "Island View”
Marvel Pro Contracting & Renovations Ltd., Kelowna, BC: "Luxury Master Bath”
Rodrozen Designs, Vancouver, BC: "Mid-Century Renaissance”
Rodrozen Designs, Vancouver, BC: "Van-Hattan Reprise” 

Basement
Amsted Design-Build, Ottawa, ON: "Turtley Awesome!”
Just Basements, Ottawa, ON: "Epic Entertaining”
Kay2 Contracting, Calgary, AB: "Mayland Heights Renovation”
Melanson Homes & Renovations, Calgary, AB: "Cozy Guest Suite”
Melanson Homes & Renovations, Calgary, AB: "Dramatic Entertainment Space”

Outdoor Living
Alloy Homes Incorporated, Calgary, AB: "Lotus House”
Dependable Renovations Ltd., Calgary, AB: "Fish Creek Retreat”
Diamond Valley Custom Homes, Okotoks, AB: "Rocky Mountain Oasis”
Ultimate Homes & Renovations, Calgary, AB: "Lake Bonaventure Outdoor Living Retreat”
Ultimate Homes & Renovations, Calgary, AB: "Parkland Outdoor Living Space” 

Whole House – under $150,000
Future Living Developments Ltd., Vancouver, BC: "Beach”
Make it Home Ltd., Winnipeg, MB: "Table for 16 Please”
Peak Improvements Ltd., Edmonton, AB: "Dovercourt Remodel”
Raphael Gomes Interiors, Belleville, ON: "Lilac Hill”
SLV Homes, Sudbury, ON: "The Aspen”

Whole House – $150,000 to $300,000
ARTium Design Build, Ottawa, ON: "The ART House”
BRIKS Design-Build Group, Toronto, ON: "A Forest Hill Dream”
with The Brand Factory
My House Design/Build Team, Coquitlam, BC: "Mid-Century Revival”
reVISION Custom Home Renovations, Vancouver, BC: "Sugar Coated”
VGC Vancouver General Contractors, New Westminster, BC: "The Glass House” 

Whole House – $300,001 to $500,000
Granite Homes, Fergus, ON: "Heritage Lane Farmhouse”
Homes By Hendriks, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON: "Transitional Treasures”
with Amber Stairs & Railings, Aristocrat Tile Inc.
Lagois Design·Build·Renovate, Ottawa, ON: "Reviving Atlantis”
Pioneer Craftsmen Ltd., Kitchener, ON: "Woodland Chic”
Windrush Hill Construction, Niagara Falls, ON: "Maple Leaf Forest”
with Aristocrat Floors of the World, Regional Doors and Hardware, That’s Fab Design, Amber Stairs & Railings

Whole House – $500,001 to $1 million
Alloy Homes Inc., Calgary, AB: "MidCentury Renovation”
Davenport Homes, West Vancouver, BC: "All About the View”
Goldcon Construction, North Vancouver, BC: "Endlessly Elegant”
with McCabe Design & Interiors
Homes By Hendriks, Oakville, ON: "Butterfly Effect”
with Turkstra Lumber, Regional Doors, Aristocrat Tile Inc., Amber Stairs & Railings
West Ridge Fine Homes Ltd., Calgary, AB: "St. Andrew Custom” 

Whole House – over $1 million
Dependable Renovations Ltd., Calgary, AB: "Fish Creek Retreat”
Hierarchy Development & Design, Ottawa, ON: "Island View”
Kay2 Contracting, Calgary, AB: "Mayland Heights Renovation”
Rodrozen Designs, Vancouver, BC: "Mid-Century Renaissance”
Wallzcorp Inc., North York, ON: "Armour Heights” 

MARKETING AWARDS

Signage & Logo
Empire Communities, Toronto, ON: "Empire Maverick”
Freed Developments and The Brand Factory, Toronto, ON: "Freedstyle”
Pace Developments and Ngen Communications, Barrie, ON: "Urban North”
Times Group Corporation, Thornhill, ON: “Pavilia Towers”
with McOuat Partnership
Tridel and The Brand Factory, Toronto, ON: "Aqualuna Logo & Signage”

Brochure/Kit
Adera Development Corporation, North Vancouver, BC: "Crest”
FarSight Homes, Beeton, ON: "Beeton Creek at West Country”
Kenmore Homes, Niagara Falls, ON: "Terravita”
Lucchetta Homes, Fonthill, ON: "Davis Heights”
Pratt Homes, Barrie, ON: "Bistro 6” 

Website
Alabaster Homes, Vancouver, BC: "Yukon Residences”
Empire Communities, Toronto, ON: "Empire Maverick”
 with Pureblink
Mizrahi Developments, Ottawa, ON: "1451 Wellington”
Tartan Homes Corporation, Ottawa, ON: "Design Centre Online”
Timberworx Custom Homes, Guelph, ON: "Timberworx Rebranded” 

Digital Media Campaign
Brookfield Residential, Edmonton, AB: "The Dudeplex”
Camrost Felcorp and Gladstone Media, Toronto, ON: "Upper East Village, Digital Media”
Empire Communities, Toronto, ON: "Empire Maverick”
with Pureblink
Empire Communities, Toronto, ON: "Empire Phoenix”
with Pureblink
Forge Properties Inc., White Rock, BC: "Fantom”
with Form Creative, Anvil Studio

Direct Promotion – Print
Adera Development Corporation, North Vancouver, BC: "Crest”
Stepper Homes, Calgary, AB: "Homeowner Appreciation Movie Night”
Vicky's Homes Inc., Edmonton, AB: "Grilling Woes”
Vicky's Homes Inc., Edmonton, AB: "Relationship Woes”
Vicky's Homes Inc., Edmonton, AB: "Cleaning Woes”

Print Ad
Acorn Development Corporation and Guidelines Advertising, Richmond Hill, ON: "Limerick Point”
Adi Development Group and CINDERBLOC, Burlington, ON: "Valera”
Brookfield Residential, Edmonton, AB: "Pet Features”
Freed Developments and The Brand Factory, Toronto, ON: "Freed Corporate”
Lucchetta Homes, Welland, ON: "Riverside: The Residences At Hunters Pointe”
 with 180 Marketing

Sales Office – Low-Rise
Brookfield Residential, Edmonton, AB: "Chappelle Gardens Show Home Village”
eQ Homes, Kemptville, ON: "eQuinelle Sales Centre”
with Ryan Design International
Losani Homes, Beamsville, ON: "Vista Ridge Sales Office”
Pace Developments and Ngen Communications, Barrie, ON: "Urban North”
Rosehaven Homes, Grimsby, ON: "Odyssey by Rosehaven”
with Madhouse Advertising Inc.

Sales Office – Mid- to High-Rise
Adera Development Corporation, North Vancouver, BC: "Crest”
with Bam Communications
Adi Development Group and CINDERBLOC, Burlington, ON: "Valera”
Asia Standard Americas, Vancouver, BC: "Landmark on Robson Presentation Centre”
figure3 and CentreCourt, Vaughan, ON: "Transit City”
Forge Properties Inc., White Rock, BC: "Fantom”
with Form Creative, Anvil Studio

Design/Décor Centre
Activa, Kitchener, ON: "The Activa Design Studio”
eQ Homes, Ottawa, ON: "eQ Design Studio”
with West of Main
Eurodale Developments Inc., Toronto, ON: "The Building Block”
with Kohler, Cambria 
Pratt Homes, Barrie, ON: "Design Boutique”
Paradise Developments and Ryan Design International, Toronto, ON: "Paradise Design”

Interior Decorating
Asia Standard Americas, Vancouver, BC: "Landmark on Robson Display Suite”
Timberworx Custom Homes, Aberfoyle, ON: "A La Mode”
with Ensuite/Emco Guelph, Riverside Millwork Group, Barber Glass
Timberworx Custom Homes, Aberfoyle, ON: "Avant Garde”
Vicky's Homes Inc., Edmonton, AB: "Vieno”
Zenterra Developments, Surrey, BC: "SOHO 2”