THE CORE EVALUATION CRITERIA USED BY THE JURY IN EACH CATEGORY ARE:
1 Conceptual framework
Underlying principles, values, core ideas and philosophy of the project.
2 Public and Cultural Benefits
The amenity of the project and its conceptual contribution to the public domain.
3 Relationship of Built Form to Context
Concepts engaged with new and pre-existing conditions.
4 Program Resolution
Functional performance assessed against the brief.
5 Integration of Allied Disciplines
Contribution of others, including engineers, landscape architects, artists and other specialists to the project outcome.
6 Cost/Value Outcome
The effectiveness of decisions related to financial issues.
7 Sustainability
The benefit to the environment through design.
8 Response to Client and User needs
Additional benefits interpreted from the brief, serving the client or users and the community.
