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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
A&DS Corporate Strategy 2021-31: Launch
Join us to mark the launch of our new Corporate Strategy.
Three New Further Education Case Studies
From our latest research into learning spaces, we present good practice on designing for STEM, social learning and in-between spaces.
Annual Review 2020: Our Year in Review
Despite the challenges of lockdown, and the closure of our offices, A&DS has continued to deliver high quality and important work. We review our year.
Annual Review 2020: A Message from our Chair
Looking back over a challenging year, Ann Allen reports on the changes to our built environment and how we've used design to empower communities.
Annual Review 2020: Our People
As part of our Annual Review of 2020 we asked staff and board members to reflect on their experiences in 2020.
Case Study: Using Offsite Construction for Housing Delivery in Scotland
How does it feel to occupy an offsite house, and what examples are there? This Case Study looks at four offsite housing projects in Scotland.
Introducing A Place Based Approach to Housing
This article and short animation explains why you should adopt a place-based approach as outlined in the Place Principle.
A&DS contributes to Build It Aberdeen – November 2020
Built It Aberdeen took place online in 2020 and brought together industry experts discuss challenges facing the construction industry.
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.