A panel of professionals in the landscape field will evaluate all descriptive information and photos. All entries will be judged on their attention to detail, degree of difficulty, and overall appearance.
Exterior and Interior Installation
Quality of plant material
Quality of plant material installation
Quality of construction work
Attention to drainage and finish grade
Exterior installation projects will also be judged on the quality of the turf.
Design/Build
Design program
Degree of comprehensiveness or scope of design
Design and execution of construction details
Selection and location of plant material
Harmony of design with surroundings
Criteria for exterior or interior installation
Craftsmanship
Execution of construction details
Structural integrity and quality of materials
Ecological Plantings
Quality of plant materials and installation as well as their function within the environment.
Exterior Maintenance
Quality of the turf
Condition of plant material
Pruning of plant material
Seasonal color treatment
Mulch and surface treatment of planting beds
Interior Maintenance
Pruning of plant material
Freedom from insect or disease damage
Mulch or treatment of beds and planters
Seasonal color
Luster, color, and condition of trees and plantings
Green Roof Installation
Degree of difficulty—Were there access issues associated with street closures or restricted work times? Was the crane height or reach challenging? Are the roof panels flat, sloped, or multi-terraced, or were there several individual green roofs? Was the volume of soil or size of the green roof a challenge?
Overall appearance
Quality of plant material
Quality of construction—Is the grade consistent? Are trays aligned? Are seams evident? Is unsightly fabric or plastic evident? Are plants installed in rows and at the right planting height?
Functionality—How is the excess runoff addressed? Is the runoff recycled? Is the green roof an outside living area? Is it easily accessible?
Innovation in materials or construction—How were the obstacles or challenges overcome? How were design or environmental challenges such as wind, reflective light, or heat addressed? Was special equipment used or fabricated specifically for this green roof?