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About A&DS
Architecture and Design Scotland (A&DS) is Scotland's national champion for good architecture, design and planning in the built environment
TALK: What if… we designed our places with people?
Join us for a talk on how we can work together to create a Scotland whose places are healthy, sustainable and thriving.
Studies in Shared Learning Spaces – Case studies
A&DS has published a set of case studies on six schools that have applied ‘Tests of Change’ principles in redeveloping their learning spaces.
Seven Scottish Climate Action Towns announced to help just transition
Seven Scottish towns have been chosen to help tackle the impact of climate change and secure a just transition to net zero.
A&DS Planning Performance Framework Report 2020-21
Our report for the Planning Performance Framework and how we are building knowledge and capacity in the planning system for 2020-21.
What if…/ young people designed our future?
We are in a climate emergency; urgent change is vital and possible.
What if…/ we reconsider how we will live together?
"How will we live together?" was the question posed by the 17th International Architecture Exhibition, La Biennale di Venezia.
A&DS and RIAS Student Awards for Architecture 2021 – The Results
The winning and commended projects at this year's A&DS and RIAS Student Awards for Architecture have been announced.
A&DS and RIAS Student Awards for Architecture Shortlist Announced
The shortlist for the A&DS and RIAS Scottish Student Awards for Architecture 2021 has been announced.
A&DS/RIAS and LIS/ESALA Student Awards for Architecture Ceremony 2021
Join us online to celebrate talent from students of the Scottish architecture and landscape schools.
Andy MacMillan Memorial Lecture 2021 – Dr Jos Boys -Lecture Recording
This year's Andy MacMillan Memorial Lecture was given by Dr Jos Boys, The Bartlett / The DisOrdinary Architecture Project, and was recorded online.