What we do

Architecture and Design Scotland (A+DS) has a wide and proactive role in advocating the benefits of good design through Enabling, Design Review and Research & Information activities.

A+DS's mission is to assist those who fund, guide, manage and deliver the built environment in Scotland

Enabling

Our Enabling programme aims to provide support and advice from the outset of the design and development process. Find out more>

Design Review  

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. Find out more>

Research & Information 

Our Research & Information work involves collecting and disseminating evidence of the value of good design and working with partners on research projects. Find out more>