Ian McKee named new chairman of RICS Scotland
IAN McKee(FRICS FCABE) has been appointed the new chairman of RICS Scotland.
Mr McKee, managing director of Edinburgh-based building surveying and architectural practice GLM, will...
Architects appointed to work on Penicuik plans
MIDLOTHIAN Council has appointed consultants Douglas Wheeler Associates and architects Austin-Smith:Lord to work with Penicuik residents on proposals for the town's heritage regeneration.
A grant...
Aberdeen base for architects
WILLIAM Lippe Architects Ltd opened a new office in Aberdeen recently to complement their existing premises in Inverurie.
The office will be managed by Associate,...
Heriot-Watt launches new architecture degree with focus on sustainability
EDINBURGH'S historic architecture and the modern architecture of Dubai are among the inspirations for a new master programme being launched by Heriot-Watt University.
The new...
Rebuilding trust and revitalising communities
By Alasdair Rankin, MD, Aitken Turnbull Architects
RESTORING and refurbishing buildings that fall under the ownership of community trusts are becoming an increasingly important part...
Smith Scott Mullan confirms transition to employee ownership
ARCHITECTURAL practice Smith Scott Mullan will officially transition to employee ownership, with owners Graham Acheson, Eugene Mullan and Rick McCluggage transferring their shares to...
European design awards launched
ENTRIES are now open for the 2015 European Copper in Architecture Awards. A celebration of contemporary architecture and showcase for architects designing with copper...
Yorkshire architecture firm expands into Scotland with Edinburgh office
YORKSHIRE-based architectural practice brown + company has opened an office in Edinburgh which will be run by award-winning architect Rob Miller.
Rob has already made...
Dumfries architecture practice adds Passivhaus specialist to its team
AN architecture practice has hired a Passivhaus specialist as it continues to grow its portfolio of housing association and community housing projects across Dumfries...
Double award joy for architecture and planning practice
HALLIDAY Fraser Munro is celebrating after a double triumph at the Scottish Property Awards.
The firm was awarded the Business Resilience Award for its response...
Edinburgh-based charity submits plans for new Craigmillar facility
AN Edinburgh-based charity has submitted a planning application for a new facility in Craigmillar.
Thistle, a health and wellbeing charity marking its 75th anniversary this...
Edinburgh practice announces double promotion
EDINBURGH-based Ossian Architects has announced that Ewan Hooper and Grigor Brown have been promoted to associates, in recognition of their contributions to the practice’s work...
Architects embrace online professional development during pandemic
NEW research has revealed a 'surge' in demand for online CPD content for architects and specifiers during the the Covid-19 pandemic.
SpecifiedBy, a specification-led marketing...
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’...
2025 RIAS Awards shortlist announced
TWO distilleries, Scotland’s first Passivhaus-certified primary school in Perth, and a North Lanarkshire community hub are among 21 projects shortlisted by the Royal Incorporation...
Architect appointed to reactivate Glasgow’s Union Street fire site
O'DONNELL Brown has been appointed by Glasgow City Council to develop a concept design for the 'meanwhile use' of the Union Street fire site.
A...
Tenement fuel poverty project scoops Housing Design Award
PassivTEN, a unique study by John Gilbert Architects aimed at eliminating fuel poverty from Glasgow tenement housing, has won the Saltire Society 2014 Innovation...
Edinburgh fire station granted listed building status for postmodern architecture significance
HISTORIC Environment Scotland (HES) has designated Tollcross Fire Station in Edinburgh city centre as a Category B listed building due to its significance as...
Rubber soul: former factory bounces back in the capital
THE only surviving structure from the 19th century Castle Mills industrial complex in Edinburgh has been brought back to life following a lengthy restoration project, led...
‘Microhomes’ tipped to help address Scotland’s housing crisis
A Scottish architectural practice is pioneering new ‘microhomes’ to help address the nation’s housing crisis.
Lorne Haycock, founder of Linwood-based LH Architecture, told Project Scotland...
