RIBA workload trends research shows ‘first glimpse of positivity’

THE RIBA Future Trends Workload Index rose to +3 in July - up from -17 in June and a major step forward after four...

RIAS calls for ‘fundamental reform’ of Scotland’s construction procurement approach

THE Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has welcomed the Scottish Government’s recent consultation on raising tender threshold values under the Procurement Reform...

Neil Baxter leaves RIAS role

RIAS has announced it has agreed to the request from secretary Neil Baxter Hon FRIAS Hon FRIBA, to leave the organisation after ten years’...

Holmes Miller projects in the frame for prestigious architectural awards

AN Edinburgh sports centre and a primary school in Morningside, both designed by Holmes Miller, are in the running for a top architectural award. Meadowbank...

Holmes Miller supports Glasgow Institute of Architects

Tim Gray, director at architectural firm Holmes Miller, has been appointed president of the Glasgow Institute of Architects (GIA). Tim assumed the mantle at the...
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Glasgow practice embarks on employee ownership model

ANDERSON Bell + Christie has announced its transition to employee ownership. Following the transfer of 100% of the architectural practice's shares into an employee ownership...

Edinburgh practice to design world’s second tallest tower

AN Edinburgh-based architecture practice is to design the world's second tallest tower in Russia. Kettle Collective revealed the tower will be built in St Petersburg...

Can we trust governments, and ourselves, to address industry’s climate concerns?

By Alasdair Rankin, managing director of Aitken Turnbull architects   As we hopefully begin to emerge from one devastating global crisis, we are able to see...

Glasgow School of Art restoration team appointed

THE design team that will lead the restoration of the world-renowned Mackintosh Building has been announced. Following the fire that devastated the Glasgow School of Art...

Judging panel revealed for Scottish Design Awards 2024

THE judging panel has been announced for the Scottish Design Awards 2024. Each judge will be tasked with assessing the best architecture and design projects...

RIAS seeks architect-led team for Dundee project

RIAS Consultancy is managing a value based selection process for the appointment of an architect-led multidisciplinary design team for The High School of Dundee. The...
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Architecture students take top prizes in Women in Property Scotland Student Awards

THREE architecture students from the universities of Strathclyde, Edinburgh and Dundee have been announced as the regional winners at the Women in Property Central...

Anderson Bell + Christie to host workshop on Housing for Varying Needs proposals

ANDERSON Bell + Christie is set to host a free workshop designed to help housing associations and registered social landlords (RSLs) develop their consultation...

3DReid promotes six senior team members to directors

3DReid has announced six leadership team promotions in the architecture, masterplanning and interior design practice. Andrew Marshall and Doug Pearson in the Edinburgh studio, Jen...

McBains names new director of architecture team

CONSTRUCTION consulting and design agency McBains has appointed Mark Baseby as director of its architecture team. He has been with the firm since 2000, working...

Top architect Gareth Hoskins dies aged 48

Gareth Hoskins, one of Scotland's best-known architects, has died at the age of 48. A former UK and Scottish Architect of the Year winner, he established Glasgow-based Hoskins Architects...
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RIAS calls for more post-construction checks to safeguard building energy performance

THE Royal Incorporation of Architects (RIAS) is calling on MSPs to press for more post-construction checks, in response to changes in building regulations being...

Lifetime Achievement Award for Professor Robin Webster

Professor Robin Webster OBE FRIAS was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the annual RIAS Awards Dinner this week. The Award was presented by RIAS...

Education as a building block for community integration

By David Halliday, MD at Halliday Fraser Munro COMMUNITY plays a major role in all our lives, as has been emphasised during these uncertain times. ...

Architectural practice creates net zero workspace prospects in Kinross-shire

A Scottish architectural practice has created a net zero rural office for itself and other SMEs who share the firm's environmental ethos. Orwell Farm in...