Model School CPD – Using Your Schools as Resource – What is Architecture?

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.

Andy MacMillan Memorial Lecture 2020 – Jude Barber, Collective Architecture
The Andy MacMillan 2020 Memorial Lecture will take place on Thursday 24th of September at 6pm with Jude Barber of Collective Architecture speaking.

Holding Scotland’s Architecture Degree Shows Under Lockdown, Student Showcases in 2020
Across our built environment schools, we looked at the ways Scotland’s architecture degree showcases are being held online this year.

New Steading: a magical little building in a glorious spot – Ian O’Brien Studios
Ian O'Brien writes about the challenges of building in a remote location, and the opportunities of using timber from a storm-felled oak.

Annual Review 2019: The Place of Place
In our Annual Review of 2019 we look at how the work we do supports the Place Principle.

Out of school care in Scotland – Draft framework: consultation
This consultation is a vision for out of school care, considers the current picture, and asks questions about the benefits and challenges of access.