Students are encouraged to submit their Best Kitchen and Best Bath project for consideration. The first place winner in each category will receive $150 in addition to their award.
NKBA Student Competition Scoresheet
KITCHEN
1 Floor Plan with complete dimensions well controlled for neatness. Professional scale, dimensions in inches, not feet and inches. 1-3 points: 1-some 2-mostly 3-well done
1 elevation of the most major wall with correct dimensions. Professional scale, dimensions in inches, not feet and inches. 1-3 points: 1-some 2-mostly 3-well done
3 Renders aka “Glamour Shots” on one upload, 1-3 points: 1-some 2-mostly 3-well done
1 Digital Board of major selections consistent with Renders: 1-5 points: 0-no 2-4-partial 5-yes
Special Materials aka “Wow” factor: 0-5 points: 0-no 2-4-partial 5-yes
Storage (Guideline 27,28) plentiful, optimized, easy to reach, useful: 0-5 points: 0-no 2-4-partial 5-yes
Counterspace and layoff guidelines met: 0-5 points: 0-no 2-4-partial 5-yes
Seating (Guidelines 8,9) met: 0-5 points: 0-no 2-4-partial 5-yes
Trash (Guideline 14) met: 0-5 points: 0-no 2-4-partial 5-yes
Ventilation present: 0-1
Work Aisle (Guideline 6) met: 0-3 points: 0-no 1-partial 3-yes
Walkways (Guideline 7) met: 0-3 points: 0-no 1-partial 3-yes
BATH
1 Floor Plan with complete dimensions well controlled for neatness. Professional scale, dimensions in inches, not feet and inches. 1-3 points: 1-some 2-mostly 3-well done
1 elevation of the most major wall with correct dimensions. Professional scale, dimensions in inches, not feet and inches. 1-3 points: 1-some 2-mostly 3-well done
1 Design Description 200-400 Words. Client’s criteria for the design met: 0-5 points: 0-no 2-4-partial 5-yes
3 Renders aka “Glamour Shots” on one upload, 1-3 points: 1-some 2-mostly 3-well done
1 Digital Board of major selections consistent with Renders: 1-5 points: 0-no 2-4-partial 5-yes
Special Materials aka “Wow” factor: 0-5 points: 0-no 2-4-partial 5-yes
Bathroom Guidelines met:
Door/Entry at least 32”, no interference: 0-1
Ceiling Height at least 80”, labeled: 0-1
Clear floor space 30” to any opposite fixture, wall, obstacle: 0-1
Lavatory placement at least 20” from CL to wall: 0-1
Double Lavatory at least 36” C-C: 0-1
Lavatory Height between 32”-43”: 0-1
Shower size at least 36”x36”: 0-1
Controls accessible from outside the shower:0-1
Toilet placement at least 18” on C: 0-1
Adequate storage: 0-1
Electrical receptacle compliance: 0-1
Ventilation present: 0-1