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In this section we have gathered content on some of the key areas and projects we are currently involved in. You can learn more about our work in About A&DS
Topics of Interest: Healthier Places , Smarter Places
This piece explores a sample of housing responding to site-specific local conditions such as topography, flooding or micro-climate.
A sample of individual buildings with a role in the wider landscape or townscape.
This piece looks at the role of contemporary closes, wynds and mews, re-interpretations of Scottish urban forms.
A&DS has published guidance to help local authorities and schools improve their learning environments through prototyping and incremental change.
Learning Spaces Updates - Confirmation
To promote wider learning and supporting capacity building in the built environment A&DS initiated a forum for Public Sector Clients in 2014.
James Gillespie's School in Edinburgh was recently rebuilt as part of Phase 3 of the Edinburgh Schools programme.
Shortlisted for the RIAS Best use of Timber Award 2012
DECADE: Housing - I don't live in a house, I live in a community - Reflections
In order to explore the potential improvements and changes that can be applied to a small rural school, Strathyre Primary School has been the subject