Welcome to the website of Architecture and Design Scotland (A+DS) the national champion for good architecture, design and planning in the built environment
We have been charged with helping the development industry in Scotland to ‘raise its game'; to ensure that we have a built environment that provides a high quality of life for everyone who lives, works or visits Scotland.
On this site you will find information about the work of our organisation along with useful links and information on the built environment in Scotland. Below are some links which are of particular interest to students of the built environment.
Research and Information
This section of the site contains links to A+DS publications and event information. Find out more>
Useful Links
Our links page has information on a range of built environment organisations in Scotland including details on professional bodies and universities and colleges. Find out more>
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Design Review is a process where new building proposals - at either pre or post planning stage - are appraised and evaluated by a panel comprised of Board members who are professionals and experts in the built environment sector. This section of the site includes information on the Design Review process and links to the Design Review report's database. Find out more>
Our Enabling programme aims to provide support and advice from the outset of the design and development process. Find out more>