Architecture and Design Scotland - A&DS

26/09/2026

Our next speaker joining us for Scotland's Climate Week at A&DS:SpACE is Sheena Raeburn.

Sheena Raeburn FLI is Director and co-founder of RaeburnFarquharBowen, an award-winning landscape architecture and urban design practice, and a Chartered Member and Fellow of the Landscape Institute.

A Design Council Expert and experienced landscape masterplanner, she champions inclusive, equitable and sustainable places through a green infrastructure-led approach, alongside roles in design advocacy, heritage and education.

Join us at the Climate Clinic: Diagnosing and treating the built environment. Together we'll explore how to repair, adapt and future-proof the places we already have.

1 October 2026 | 1 - 4.30 PM
Book your tickets now: https://bit.ly/4xd60Im
A&DS:SpACE, Level 0, Edinburgh Futures Institute, access by Middle Meadow Walk

25/09/2026

We're delighted to have Rob Morrison, Impact Manager - Retrofit from BE-ST join us for Climate Week at A&DS:SpACE.

Rob Morrison is an Impact Manager at BE-ST, where he leads work on Retrofit Scotland and industry and stakeholder engagement for the UKRI-funded Centre for Net Zero High Density Buildings (CeNZ-HighDB) programme. His work aims to scale retrofit impact nationally, building on a decade leading Agile City CIC and overseeing the transformation of post-industrial buildings including Civic House and the Glue Factory to build an energy-positive campus in north Glasgow.

Join us at the Climate Clinic: Diagnosing and treating the built environment. Together we'll explore how to repair, adapt and future-proof the places we already have.

1 October 2026 | 1 - 4.30 PM
Book your tickets now: https://bit.ly/4xd60Im
A&DS:SpACE, Level 0, Edinburgh Futures Institute, access by Middle Meadow Walk

17/09/2026

Why come to the Climate Clinic?

As climate challenges become more complex, collaboration and shared learning are more important than ever. The Climate Clinic offers an opportunity to connect with others working across the built environment and explore real-world approaches to climate adaptation and resilience.

By attending, you'll:
✔ Gain insights from expert speakers and practitioners
✔ Join interactive discussions on adaptation, retrofit and Climate Neutral Districts
✔ Explore solutions for making buildings and places more resilient to extreme weather
✔ Meet people working on similar challenges and exchange ideas
✔ Leave with practical knowledge to support your own projects and decision-making

Using a world café format, the event is designed to bring architects, designers, students and other built environment professionals together to encourage conversation, collaboration and action.

📅 1 October, 13:00-16:30
📍 A&DS:SpACE, Level 0, Edinburgh Futures Institute (access via Middle Meadow Walk)

Let’s come together to diagnose and treat the built environment.

Lunch and refreshments are included with your tickets!

🔗 More information and speaker details: https://bit.ly/4xd60Im

16/09/2026

🎥 Meet the judges behind the A&DS & RIAS Scottish Student Awards for Architecture 2026

In this video interview, our judging panel reflects on this year's awards, discusses the process of selecting projects from a strong field of more than 70 entries, and shares what made this year's shortlisted work stand out.

The shortlist highlights some of the most exciting emerging talent in Scottish architecture, with projects exploring sustainability, urban design, regeneration and innovative responses to social and environmental challenges.

See the shortlisted and winning projects in person:
📍 A&DS:SpACE, Level 0, Edinburgh Futures Institute, Access via Middle Meadow Walk
📅 21-24 September 2026
⏰ 10.30am-4.30pm

The exhibition offers a unique opportunity to see how the next generation of designers is shaping the future of our built environment.

Judges include Alistair Scott (Architecture and Design Scotland Board member), Kuan Loh (Scottish Government) and Rory Flyn (Dualchas Architects)

More about the exhibition and the A&DS:SpACE programme here: https://bit.ly/3U8lfEH

14/09/2026

Join us for a special community screening of The People’s Emergency Briefing

As part of Scotland’s Climate Week, A&DS:SpACE is hosting a screening of this important and thought-provoking film that asks:

What’s happening with climate and nature, and what does it mean for everyday life in the UK?

Bringing together nine leading UK scientists and experts, The People’s Emergency Briefing presents the latest evidence on the climate and nature crises and explores how they connect to challenges we all face, including:
- Extreme weather
- Food security
- Health
- Cost of living

Featuring appearances from Chris Packham, Deborah Meaden and voices from across the UK.

📍 A&DS:SpACE
📅 1 October 2026
🕖 6pm-8pm
👉 Register today: https://bit.ly/4xF04sz

About A&DS:SpACE
A collaborative venue created by Architecture and Design Scotland and Space for Architecture, Carbon & Environment, providing a platform for conversations around architecture, design, placemaking, sustainability and climate action.

11/09/2026

For Scotland's Climate Week, join us at the Climate Clinic – Diagnosing and treating the built environment

The Climate Clinic brings together architects, students and built environment professionals to explore practical and innovative approaches to creating a more resilient and sustainable future.

Hosted at A&DS:SpACE, the event forms part of a wider programme of exhibitions and events running from September to December, focusing on architecture, design, sustainability and the future of Scotland's built environment.

1 October | 13:00 – 16:30 | Free admission for all
🔗 Register here 👉 https://bit.ly/4xd60Im

About A&DS:SpACE
A collaborative venue created by Architecture and Design Scotland and Space for Architecture, Carbon & Environment, providing a platform for conversations around architecture, design, placemaking, sustainability and climate action.

09/09/2026

🏛️ A&DS:SpACE opens 15 September at Level 0, Edinburgh Futures Institute, access by Middle Meadow Walk

Architecture and Design Scotland and Space for Architecture, Carbon & Environment are launching a new temporary venue dedicated to exploring architecture, design and the built environment.

Over the coming months, A&DS:SpACE will host a varied programme of exhibitions, talks, screenings and events covering topics including housing, climate action, mass timber construction, AI in design and award-winning architectural projects.

The venue is designed to spark discussion, inspire collaboration and help people engage with the buildings, places and environments that shape everyday life.

Free entry to exhibitions unless otherwise stated.

👉 View the full programme and find out more on our website: https://bit.ly/3U8lfEH

17/08/2026

We're thrilled to have joined The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland for the in-person judging of this year's A&DS & RIAS Scottish Student Awards for Architecture.

The quality of work submitted by students across Scotland was truly inspiring, showcasing the creativity, insight and ambition of the next generation of architects.

A huge thank you to the judging panel Alistair Scott, Kuan Loh and Rory Flyn, and everyone who entered.

We're looking forward to sharing the shortlist soon and celebrating some outstanding student projects.

Last week, we were delighted to welcome Alistair Scott, Kuan Loh and Rory Flyn to Rutland Square for the in-person judging of this year’s RIAS & Architecture and Design Scotland - A&DS Scottish Student Awards for Architecture.

It was a fantastic opportunity to bring together our judging panel to review the work of Scotland’s emerging architectural talent and celebrate the creativity, ideas and ambition of the student work.

A huge thank you to our judges for giving their time and expertise, and to all the students who submitted projects.

We look forward to sharing more about this year’s awards and celebrating the shortlisted projects soon!

You can learn more about our student awards on our website here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xF5Dz0 (https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xF5NV0)

07/07/2026

The focus set out in the business plan will see us play a more active role in supporting the architecture and design sector, while enabling the delivery of more homes and high-quality public buildings and spaces across Scotland. In this video, our Chief Executive, Jim MacDonald, shares our five key focus areas of work for 2026/27 and beyond.

To learn more about what we do, visit our website 👉 https://bit.ly/4w8YhuU

Film by Lateral North

03/07/2026

We spoke with Rab Bennetts, Founder of Bennetts Associates, to explore what it will take for Scotland’s architecture and design sector to truly thrive and the role that is needed to advocate for good design.

This video forms part of the publication of our business plan for 2026/27, and to learn more about what we do, visit our website 👉 https://bit.ly/4w8YhuU

Video by Lateral North