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About A&DS
Architecture and Design Scotland (A&DS) is Scotland's national champion for good architecture, design and planning in the built environment
The Happenstance: Cultural Connectors Forum
The Cultural Connectors Forum is about bringing together influential thinkers and makers from a wide spectrum of disciplines and interests.
Exhibition: The Happenstance – Custom Lane, Leith, Edinburgh
The Happenstance exhibition comes to Custom Lane, Leith, and features images, films and testimonies exploring free space.
Ann Allen has been appointed new Chair of A&DS Board
The power of design: Scottish Ministers appoint Ann Allen as Chair of the Board of A&DS, as Karen Anderson steps down after two terms at the helm.
Education Building Scotland Conference 2018
Education Buildings Scotland Conference - a two day conference providing attendees with advice, inspiration and guidance. 21-22 November 2018.
Event – Offsite Construction: A Modern Solution for Scotland’s Housing
While the technical rationale for offsite construction is well established, what does Scotland need to do to aid housing delivery on the ground?
A&DS Planning Performance Report 2017-18
A&DS has published a report that summarises the contribution of A&DS’ activities to the Scottish Planning System in 2017/18.
Event: A Caring Place – Public Sector Client Forum
What does a caring place look like? How can we use design to help create a caring place? What value does design bring? Explore more in this event.
Annual A&DS and RIAS Scottish Student Awards for Architecture 2018 results
Ideas for a new public library in Leith and an approach to providing fresh water in Havana win the top prizes at the annual student awards.
Statement on The Glasgow School of Art (29 June 2018)
Further statement on the Glasgow School of Art fire from Architecture and Design Scotland.
Exhibition: The A&DS and RIAS Student Awards for Architecture 2018
An exhibition showcasing the work of the winners and shortlisted entries in the A&DS and RIAS Scottish Student Awards for Architecture 2018.