As COP26 comes to Glasgow A&DS has collected some of its resources related to climate change in one place.
Designing a Lower Carbon Scotland
Claire Herbst and Magdalena Trifonova, Keep Scotland Beautiful, write about the need for greater Carbon Literacy within organisations.
A&DS Corporate Strategy 2021-31: Launch Event Presentation
On the 18th of March, we hosted the online launch of our new Corporate Strategy. The full recording is now available.
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.
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.
Blog: Offsite for diversification not standardisation – a reflection on A&DS new Housing Case Studies
Robert Hairstans of Edinburgh Napier University reflects on our new Case Studies in terms of offsite construction adoption in Scotland
Case Study: Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary, Dumfries
Developed around the ‘garden hospital concept’, the 344-bed Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary uses the natural environment for patient wellbeing
Case Study: Woodland View Hospital, Irvine
Designed to create a therapeutic environment, Woodland View’s non-institutional design provides mental health services in a mature woodland setting.