We’re working with local communities in seven small towns across Scotland to support place-based climate action. Here is review of year one.
Blog: Rural futures – Professor Russel Griggs
Professor Russel Griggs – Chair of South of Scotland Enterprise - looks ahead to the latest Public Sector Client Forum’s next event on 29 March.
COP26 – A&DS staff reflect on events
During COP26 A&DS staff attended a number of events - this blog gathers some of the reflections from the events.
BLOG: Design for planet – time for design to shine – Jim MacDonald
In this blog Jim MacDonald, A&DS CEO, reflects on lessons learned during COP26 and the recent Design Council Design for Planet event.
BLOG: Scotland can inspire the world as COP comes to Glasgow – Jim MacDonald
In this blog Jim MacDonald, Chief Executive, Architecture and Design Scotland hopes that as COP26 comes to Glasgow, Scotland can inspire the world.
If You’re Not a Part of the Solution… how the public sector can deliver better places – Blog by Jim MacDonald
This blog looks at the role of the public sector in delivering better places, 10 years after the publication of the Christie Commission.
What is a whole-place collaborative approach and why does it matter? Blog by Jim MacDonald
What is a whole-place collaborative approach - and how do we make it the everyday reality in our places?
What if…?/ Scotland – shared hopes, dreams and wishes for our places
Scotland + Venice commission by 7N Architects and Architecture & Design Scotland to debut at V&A Dundee
What is a place and why does it matter? Blog by Ann Allen, Chair, A&DS
In this blog Ann Allen, Chair of A&DS, asks "what is a place, and why does it matter?".
What a Difference a Year Makes! Reflections from Festival of Place 2020
A&DS CEO Jim MacDonald attended the Festival of Place, sharing the platform with the design organisations from Wales, England and Northern Ireland.