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.
Annual Review 2020: Our Year in Review
Despite the challenges of lockdown, and the closure of our offices, A&DS has continued to deliver high quality and important work. We review our year.
Annual Review 2020: Our People
As part of our Annual Review of 2020 we asked staff and board members to reflect on their experiences in 2020.
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.
Place Skills for Housing Module 1 – Locating for Place Quality
The focus of this series is on supporting better place quality through considering location and place priorities for new housing led developments.
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.