These Case Studies identify two towns in Scotland working on the ground to deliver on the 8 Principles of a Carbon Conscious Place: Dumfries and Leven
A&DS Corporate Plan 2021-24
This is our Corporate Plan for 2021-24, outlining how we aim to work to deliver our Corporate Strategy.
Architecture and Design Scotland Corporate Strategy 2021-31
This is the Architecture and Design Scotland Corporate Strategy for 2021 - 31
Making a difference in practice: Forging a common purpose
We know that no project succeeds in isolation. Our work supports the collaborative development of strategies linking planning, services and investment
Making a difference in practice: At home in any situation
Ensuring everyone has access to housing that is warm, safe and affordable is one of the key challenges we want to help tackle.
Making a difference in practice: From Scotland to the world
Our work also promotes Scotland’s collaborative, people-centred approach on an international stage.
Making a difference in practice: Growing our own
We connect people who deliver projects on the ground, enabling them to share their learning with each other.
Making a difference in practice: Leading new thinking
Growing out of our work on design advice we tested a place-based approach to tackling the climate emergency
Making a difference in practice: With you all the way
Over the last decade, we have helped the NHS embed the voice of patients, staff and the wider community in briefs for new and altered facilities.
Making a difference in practice: From small acorns
Adapting a public building such as a school – rather than replacing it – keeps it at the heart of the community.