The Value of Housing

Modern three-storey residential blocks with protruding balconies.

Exploring the critical contribution that good quality housing makes to society, the economy and people’s health and wellbeing.

A&DS:SpACE, Level 0, Edinburgh Futures Institute Institute East Wing, access by Middle Meadow Walk
03/11/26 - 13/11/26
10:00 am - 17:00 pm

In the midst of the acute housing crisis Scotland is facing, there is a need to build well for the future, as well as building quickly. This exhibition, curated by 7N Architects, explores the proposition that the best and most sustainable investment that can be made in housing is to build homes of enduring quality that will become well-loved places.

The themes of Placemaking, Health & Wellbeing, Regeneration, Retro-Fit, 20-Minute Living and Stewardship are explored through the work of 7N Architects, Page\Park, Collective Architecture and Ed Taylor Urbanism. The views of visitors will be gathered at the exhibition, and the outcomes will be published to contribute to the critical debate on housing.

Exhibition by 7N Architects

Exhibition opening hours for w/c 3 November

3 Nov Tuesday, 10:00 - 12:00 and 14:00 - 17:00 

4 Nov Wednesday, 10:00 - 17:00 

5 Nov Thursday, 13:00 - 17:00 

6 Nov Friday, 10:00 - 17:00

Opening hours for w/c 10 November

9 Nov Monday, 10:00 - 17:00

10 Nov Tuesday, 10:00 - 11:00 and 14:00 - 17:00 

11 Nov Wednesday, 15:00 - 16:30 

12 Nov Thursday, Closed all day for event

13 Nov Friday, 10:00 - 16:00

About A&DS:SpACE

A&DS:SpACE is a collaborative venue created by Architecture and Design Scotland and Space for Architecture, Carbon & Environment. Through exhibitions, events and public programming, it provides a platform for conversations about architecture, design, sustainability, placemaking and the future of Scotland's built environment.

Image credited to 7N Architects