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A&DS DECADE Space to Succeed took place in September 2015. Here is the introduction by Diarmaid Lawlor, A&DS.
DECADE
As Architecture and Design Scotland celebrates its 10th year in 2015 DECADE is a series a series of talks on architecture in Scotland which will...
DECADE: 21st century learning spaces – Space to succeed – Reflections
DECADE: 21st century learning spaces - Space to succeed - Reflections
Learning Points: A Blue-Green Strategy for Kilmarnock Town Centre
A&DS spoke to top experts to discuss good practice in blue-green infrastructure.
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.
Case Study: STEM Spaces in Further Education
Exemplars took a blended approach to design, connecting STEM spaces to the rest of campus. We look at the importance of innovation from institutions.
Case Study: Social Learning Spaces in Further Education
Places that encourage learning through collaboration are important for developing and applying classroom learning. We look at these spaces.
Case Study: In-Between Spaces in Further Education
Some spaces create valuable exchanges and connections for educational buildings but defy convention. In-betwen spaces are key to a sense of community.
Event Report: Learning Estate Investment Programme
In December 2020, with Scottish Futures Trust, we hosted an event on the Learning Estate Investment Programme (LEIP) Phase 1 projects.
Case Study: Quality Audit Tool, Moray Council – Place Skills for Housing
Despite limited resources, Moray created a 'quality auditing' process to encourage good design in their housing developments, we look at the results.
Case Study: LIVEPark, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park – Place Skills for Housing
LLTNP influenced local development through LIVEPark Rural Development Frameworks. This brought the community in the conversation about their places.
Case Study: Countesswells, Aberdeen City Council – Place Skills for Housing
Aberdeen City Council led a masterplan approach to key housing sites. The result is Countesswells, a landscape-first approach to a neighbourhood.
Student Awards 2020: A look at this year’s winners
Studying architecture in 2020 has been challenging. We spoke to the student awards winners to hear about their designs and studying under lockdown.