The Australian Timber Design Awards are a national competition to promote and encourage outstanding timber design in the built environment professions. Now entering their eleventh year, the Awards are distinguished by a proud heritage of innovation and achievement.

The aim of the Awards is to develop a timber design ethos through the encouragement and showcasing of superlative timber design in a variety of applications. A broad range of entry categories demonstrates the diversity of timber and permits recognition of achievement in a variety of areas.

The Australian Timber Design Awards are open to builders, designers, architects, engineers and landscapers: to anyone involved in the design or building of structures that feature timber. A separate section in the residential category is available to students and entrants aged 30 or under.

Timber is a beautiful, strong and environmentally friendly material. The Australian Timber Design Awards encourage entries that showcase these properties. Categories recognise outstanding use of timber in residential buildings and public or commercial buildings.

The primary entry categories comprise:

• Residential Class 1/ New Buildings;
• Residential Class 1/ Best Renovation;
• Resorts, including apartments and aged care;
• Public or Commercial Buildings;
• Interior Fitout – Residential;
• Interior Fitout – Commercial;
• Outdoor Timber – Stand alone structures;

Additional awards and entry categories comprise:

• Australian International Project Award;
• Best Timber Joinery or Furniture Element;
• Sustainable Design – Residential;
• Sustainable Design – Commercial;
• Best Use of Solid Timber Cladding;
• Best Use of Timber Flooring;
• Best Use of Engineered Timber Products;
• Best Use of Timber as a Structural Element;
• Best Use of Timber Panels;
• Best Use of Wood Veneers;
• Best Use of Australian Certified Timber;
• Best Use of Recycled Timber;
• Rising Star Award (previously titled the Young Designers Encouragement Award);
• People’s Choice Award

If you have been involved in the design or building of a timber structure completed in the last 3 years you are eligible to enter the 2010 Australian Timber Design Awards. Please visit the Entry Section to learn more about entry requirements.