This article and short animation explains why you should adopt a place-based approach as outlined in the Place Principle.
Press Release: Designing for a Changing Climate Publication launched
Design in a Changing Climate: report shows how places across Scotland can tackle climate change and improve people's quality of life.
Designing for a Changing Climate – Report
Architecture and Design Scotland recently undertook an exploration into designing for a changing climate. Download the report to learn more.
Planning Performance Framework Report 2019-20
Our report for the Planning Performance Framework and how we are building knowledge and capacity in the planning system for 2019-20.
Press Release: Present Voices – Future Lives exhibition wraps up in Galashiels
The Present Voices – Future Lives - an exhibition inviting people from Scotland to contribute views on housing - wrapped up in Galashiels this week.
Present Voices – Future Lives: Travelling exhibition venues announced
A new travelling exhibition and engagement will reach 12 locations across Scotland to hear directly from local communities
The power of design: A&DS Welcomes New Board Members
Three new members join the Board of Architecture and Design Scotland - Kirsty Macari, Caroline Parkinson and Lynn Wilson formally appointed.
Scotland + Venice: The Happenstance
A Living Library of Ideas. A Workshop of Tools. A City of Propositions. Scotland's contribution to Biennale Architettura 2018, Venice.
Materials Library Online Resource
A new online sustainable materials resource for construction professionals, architects, builders and home owners has been launched.
Place Standard workshop at international festival in Copenhagen
Architecture and Design Scotland, Scottish Government and NHS Health will run a Place Standard workshop at the City Link Festival, Copenhagen.