Our Landscape Architect Daniel McKendry highlights the power of design thinking when creating public spaces. By collaborating with communities & professionals, we can craft solutions for a better future. Learn about #ValueOfDesign2024: bit.ly/VODX24

We're looking forward to this Place event with our partners! See you all there! 👋

Imagine a future where place-based policies and practices are driven by the stories and identities that make our communities unique. ‘What Next for Place’ 18 - 19 Sept 👉bit.ly/PF524X Co-created with Arts and Humanities Research Council Place Programme, UofG Social Sciences & theAoU. Supported by LUC.

Missed out our most recent #PlaceForum? Place Forum on preventative design offered a clear vision: a future where design proactively shapes communities, anticipating and addressing challenges before they arise. Learn more 👉 bit.ly/PF4OX 📷: 7N Architects

Head of Innovation and Digital Place Ian Gilzean thinks design is key to tackling climate change from low-carbon housing to community engagement. The building industry has a big role to play. Explore #ValueOfDesign2024: bit.ly/VODX24

Design for a better future: Our Board member, Alistair Scott, explores how diversity and long-term vision create thriving, sustainable communities. Learn more: bit.ly/VoDaX24

Our Principal Architect, Steve Malone believes design is about bringing people together to create thoughtful solutions. Our work with Capability Scotland shows how co-production can shape amazing spaces. Learn about #ValueOfDesign2024: bit.ly/VODX24

Design should be at the heart of sustainable development. Our Board member, Dr Lynn I. Wilson FRSA, highlights the importance of regenerative design and putting people first to create sustainable communities. Learn about #ValueOfDesign2024: bit.ly/VODX24

Our Board member, Daisy Narayanan, shares her insight on design’s role in shaping our world. From tackling complex challenges like climate change to enhancing public services, design can be a catalyst for positive change. Learn about #ValueOfDesign2024: bit.ly/VODX24

🎧 Discover the power of design with our new podcast #ValueofDesign. Our Director of Design, Heather Claridge, chats with Duncan McLean from LUC about creating lasting impact through the Glasgow canal regeneration project Hamiltonhill Claypits LNR. Listen and subscribe now: bit.ly/4dBVPUH

Delighted to have Jude Barber from Collective Architecture and Cllr Holly Bruce join us for the RIAS Andy MacMillan Memorial Lecture to announce the winning students for the 2024 A&DS and RIAS Scottish #StudentAwards for architecture. Good luck to all students who applied🤞

It’s #ScotlandLovesLocal week! @ScotlandTowns Chief Officer, Kimberley Guthrie highlights #ValueOfDesign for people-centred, climate-friendly places. Investing in well-designed places boost economy & wellbeing. Learn about #ValueOfDesign2024: bit.ly/VODX24

It's a great opportunity for people in Scotland to experience the exhibition on home soil! See you all there 👋

Our Senior Design Officer Laura Hainey highlights the importance of co-design in creating our places, sharing examples from her experience in place-based climate action. Read more 👉 bit.ly/VoDcDX

Design is a powerful tool for shaping our communities. Our Board member Kirsty Macari FRTPI highlights how it can be used to address complex challenges, create vibrant places and foster collaboration. Learn about #ValueOfDesign2024: bit.ly/VODX24

Design can be a catalyst for positive change. Rab Bennetts, Co-Founder of Bennetts Associates, shares insights on transforming a derelict hospital into Edinburgh Futures Institute. Learn about #ValueOfDesign2024: bit.ly/VODX24

We're delighted to have Holly Bruce and Jude Barber join us for the Andy MacMillan Memorial Lecture 2024 👏Good luck to all students who sent in their work for the 2024 A&DS and RIAS Scottish Student Awards for Architecture. More information can be seen below👇

Our Chair, Ann Allen, shares her passion for creating inclusive places. Through people-centric design, we can build vibrant communities like the University of Glasgow, which has transformed the area and made everyone feel welcome. Learn about #ValueOfDesign2024: bit.ly/VODX24