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.
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.
Thoughts on Covid-19 Recovery: Building Back Better with Inclusive Growth – Blog by Ann Allen, Chair A&DS Board
Ann Allen, Chair of A&DS reflects on what learning we can take from lockdown and how we can use this to support communities across Scotland.
Thoughts on Covid-19 Recovery: Place Leaders for a Bright Future – Blog by Alistair Scott, Board Member of A&DS
A&DS board members reflect on Covid-19 recovery from their personal and professional experience.
PSCF2020: Climate Resilient Communities – Dr Nadine Andrews, Scottish Government
In this presentation Dr Nadine Andrews looks at climate resilient communities.
PSCF2020: A Circular Economy Approach to Designing for a Changing Climate – Presentation by Clive Bowman, Zero Waste Scotland
Clive Bowman, from Zero Waste Scotland, presents on A Circular Economy approach to designing for a changing climate.
Case Study: Place Standard and its use in Alloa by Clackmannanshire Council
This case study looks at professional collaboration and community consultation, to inform housing design and town centre investment in Alloa.