The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland

OUR STUDENT AWARD SHORTLIST- BEST 5TH YEAR STUDENT

We are delighted to announce our six Category 1 Shortlisted students for the RIAS Rowand Anderson Silver Medal for Best 5th Year Student.

DECODE
Euan Clarke Mackintosh School of Architecture

Eco-Socialist Rituals across the Water Leith
Sonakshi Pandit, The University of Edinburgh

Object Anthology
Ninian Gibson, University of Strathclyde

Palimpsestic Faith
Jia Hui Lin, Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design, University of Dundee

Rural Revival
Helen Stout, University of Strathclyde

The High-Street School
Jakob Young, University of Strathclyde

Congratulations to all students and we can't wait to hear the final results at the Andy MacMillian Memorial Lecture on 9 October, Civic House, Glasgow
Register to attend now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/andy-macmillan-memorial-lecture-2024-tickets-998382668437?aff=oddtdtcreator

Find more about each of their projects here: https://www.rias.org.uk/for-students/student-awards/2024

Our Student Awards, held in tandem with Architecture and Design Scotland (A&DS) are an annual highlight – marking the continuing high standards of Scottish architectural education.

Completing our Doolan Award judging panel for 2024, is our new RIAS President, Karen Anderson!

Karen Anderson is a founding partner of Anderson Bell + Christie. Alongside her impressive career in practice and architectural education, she has also shared her skills and experience more widely over the years – including as former Chair of Architecture and Design Scotland - A&DS, and as current Chair of Wasps Artists' Studios. She is also a founding partner of 'hirta', whose work supports young and emerging Scottish designers.

We're looking forward to announcing our 2024 Doolan Award shortlist very soon! In the meantime, head over to our website to discover our past Doolan Award winners, or to revisit this year's RIAS Award-winning projects: rias.org.uk

Come along to our next RIAS Bookshop Late. Join Kevin Adams as he discusses his recently published book Great Windows in Modern Architecture.
An exhibition of drawings and models associated with the book will be on display in our Members Room

Tuesday 24th Sept
Doors 17:30 | Talk begins: 18:30
RIAS Bookshop, 15 Rutland Square, Edinburgh, EH1 2BE
FREE

Sign up here: https://ow.ly/czno50TjUnf

CPD | Join us one week today for Home Design & Ethics in Architecture

17 September | 1400-1630 | Online

We will be joined by Dr Heba Sarhan, Research Fellow - Architecture, University of Strathclyde & Michael Dougall, Director at O'DonnellBrown for an insightful event exploring ethical approaches to housing design.

During this CPD we will be covering topics such as:

home design as a tool for supporting access to experiencing ‘home’ and alleviating barriers of social inequality

examples and case studies for achieving accessible, adaptable home design to support wellbeing

discussion around the need for new types of housing to support those most in need in response to the housing and climate emergencies

Sign up here: https://www.riaspayments.org.uk/home-design-and-ethics-in-architecture

As we continue to welcome our Doolan Award judging panel for 2024, today, we're thrilled to introduce our jury chair - London-based architect and educator, David Kohn!

David founded his practice, David Kohn Architects, in 2007 and is currently working on major education and arts projects in the UK and Europe. Recent residential projects, the Red House and Cowshed, won the Royal Institute of British Architects House of the Year 2022 and the Architects’ Journal Manser Medal House of the Year 2023. In addition to his in-practice work, he teaches at the Architectural Association School of Architecture.

We'll be sharing more about each of this year's Doolan Award judges in the coming weeks! To find out more about our annual Doolan Awards, click here: https://bit.ly/3XItgO2

RIAS CPD: Social Sustainability Seminar: Happiness or Helplessness

Tuesday 24 September | 1300-16:30 | Online

As architects and designers, our role in shaping a sustainable future goes beyond carbon reduction. It's crucial to understand and address the needs of those living in areas of deprivation and poverty. This upcoming event will delve into how we can learn from other professions to create meaningful solutions.

Our diverse lineup of speakers will explore themes, including:

🔹 Learned Helplessness: Insights from frontline GPs
🔹 Building Happiness: Matt Bell, HeatherwickStudio
🔹 People Powered Places: Dr. Dhruv Sookhoo Manchester School of Architecture & Ava Lynam, TU Berlin Berlin
🔹 Health and Home: Kate Cunningham, Energy Action Scotland
🔹 On the Ground: Katharine Wheeler, The Stove Network & Graham Hogg, Lateral North
🔹 Purpose, Participants, and Success: Diarmaid Lawlor, Scottish Futures Trust
🔹Future Generations and Wellbeing: Dan Benham, Benham Architects & Mhairi McVicar Welsh School of Architecture

Join us as we explore how architecture can contribute to building happier, healthier communities and book now: https://www.riaspayments.org.uk/sustainability-cpd-seminar-2024-1

Meet your speaker for the Andy MacMillian Memorial Lecture 2024

We are delighted to announce RIAS Honorary Fellow Holly Bruce as this year’s speaker. Holly, a councillor with and vice chair of the Environment and Liveable Neighbourhoods Committee will be in conversation with Jude Barber, Director of

9 October | 1800 | Glasgow

The lecture is held in conjunction with the announcement of the & RIAS Student Awards and the RIAS Design Tutor Award announcement.
Everyone is welcome along.

Register to attend via the link in our bio

Meet your speaker for the Andy MacMillian Memorial Lecture 2024

We are delighted to announce RIAS Honorary Fellow Holly Bruce as this year's speaker. Holly, a councillor with Glasgow City Council and vice chair of the Environment and Liveable Neighbourhoods Committee will be in conversation with Jude Barber, Director of Collective Architecture

9 October | 1800 | Civic House, Glasgow

The lecture is held in conjunction with the announcement of the Architecture and Design Scotland - A&DS & RIAS Student Awards and the RIAS Design Tutor Award announcement.
Everyone is welcome along.

Register to attend here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/andy-macmillan-memorial-lecture-2024-tickets-998382668437

What's coming up in September...

We have a great month of online CPD's lined up as well as our next RIAS BookshopLate...

September 17 | Home Design & Ethics in Architecture | 1400-1630
With Dr Heba Sarhan, University of Strathclyde - Strath & Michael Dougall, Director O'DonnellBrown

September 24 | Social Sustainability Seminar: Happiness or Helplessness I 1300-1630
Chaired by Chris Stewart PPRIAS we have an amazing line up of expert speakers

September 24 I RIAS Bookshop Late | 15 Rutland Square | 1830
Featuring Kevin Adams and his book 'Great Windows in Modern Architecture

September 26 | Non Combustible and Carbon Neutral Facade Design with Dekton by Cosentino | 12:30-13:30

You can sign up to all CPD and events through the RIAS Events page: https://www.rias.org.uk/about/events

As we count down to our 2024 RIAS Doolan Awards shortlist announcement next month, we're delighted to introduce this year's judging panel.

First up, we'd like to welcome author and journalist, Gabriella Bennett.

Gabriella specialises in writing about housing, architecture, travel and design, with a particular interest in radical urban planning. Her upcoming non-fiction book, 'How to Build a City', explores the future of home from 12 locations around the world.

We'll be sharing more about all of this year's Doolan Award judges in the coming weeks! To find out more about our annual Doolan Awards, click here: https://bit.ly/3XItgO2

RIAS LIVE 2024: Building Bonds, The Architect-Client Collaboration

22 | 11 | 24 | Dundee Contemporary Arts
Book now: https://ow.ly/As7o50T7kq1

We are delighted to announce that tickets are now on sale for . Our annual one-day event where insightful presentations are met with opportunities to discuss, debate and contribute.

In exploration of this year's theme of “Building Bonds", examine the dynamic relationship between architect and client as they face the challenges of the construction process. Together we will shine a light on the tensions that can arise during this collaboration, including budget constraints and design limitations and navigate how these challenges can, and should, lead to innovative solutions.

With thanks to our generous sponsors on board for this year- Gartcarron Fire Engineering Ltd., Hardies Property & Construction Consultants, A. Proctor Group Ltd. The Survey Association (TSA) and Scottish Timber Trade Association

RIAS Andy MacMillan Memorial Lecture 2024

9 Oct | 1800-2030 | Civic House, Glasgow

This year we will be joined by Jude Barber in Conversation with Glasgow City Councillor Holly Bruce.

We will also be announcing the winners for the 2024 Architecture and Design Scotland - and RIAS Scottish Student Awards for Architecture after the Lecture, as well as the winner of the RIAS Scottish Design Tutor Award.

Students, Professionals, Friends, Family, everyone is welcome along

RIAS Andy MacMillan Memorial Lecture 2024

9 Oct | 1800-2030 | Civic House, Glasgow

This year we will be joined by Collective Architecture's Jude Barber in Conversation with Glasgow City Councillor Holly Bruce.

We will also be announcing the winners for the 2024 Architecture and Design Scotland - A&DS and RIAS Scottish Student Awards for Architecture after the Lecture, as well as the winner of the RIAS Scottish Design Tutor Award.

Students, Professionals, Friends, Family, everyone is welcome along

Book tickets now: https://ow.ly/QM4h50T4Hhl

Mackintosh School of Architecture
University of Strathclyde
The University of Edinburgh
Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design, University of Dundee
Robert Gordon University

Andy MacMillan Memorial Lecture 2024 Join us this year to hear Jude Barder in Conversation with Councillor Holly Bruce.

Introducing our RIAS Jennifer Young

Jennifer Young is managing partner of Ledingham Chalmers Solicitors and a leader in the field of construction law. She has particular expertise in construction dispute management and resolution, and regularly advises on high value contractual and building defect claims. She is Chair of CBI Scotland, a member of YPO (Young Presidents’ Organisation), convenor of the Law Society of Scotland’s construction law accreditation panel, Secretary of Lawyers Associated Worldwide and sits on the board of Aberdeen-based charity Charlie House HQ
Our RIAS Honorary Fellowships are one of our most important accolades, with leading voices across Scotland being recognised by the RIAS Council for their significant cultural, academic, business or political work.

To see the full list of 2024 Honorary Fellows, visit our website: https://www.rias.org.uk/about/news/2024-august-rias-honorary-fellows-2024-announced

Introducing our RIAS Maryse Richardson

Maryse Richardson worked for the RIAS for 20 years, leading the Practice Department and RIAS flagship Practice Services for 10 years. After working in education, translation and business support administration, she joined the RIAS in 2003. She supported the important work of RIAS committees, working closely with its convenors and developing support for RIAS practices.
Our RIAS Honorary Fellowships are one of our most important accolades, with leading voices across Scotland being recognised by the RIAS Council for their significant cultural, academic, business or political work.

Swipe across for a glimpse into why Maryse was nominated ⬅️

To see the full list of 2024 Honorary Fellows, visit our website: https://www.rias.org.uk/about/news/2024-august-rias-honorary-fellows-2024-announced

Introducing our RIAS Gary Jebb

Gary Jebb is the former Director of Place at the The University of Edinburgh having initially joined the University as Director of Estates in 2014. He has considerable experience in the delivery of estates projects and facilities management, together with the development of strategic estate proposals. Under his leadership, the University of Edinburgh worked with around 50 different architectural practices in any given year, and his work translating the University’s academic vision into reality includes the redevelopment of the Edinburgh Futures Institute. Gary also sits on the board of Historic Environment Scotland
Our RIAS Honorary Fellowships are one of our most important accolades, with leading voices across Scotland being recognised by the RIAS Council for their significant cultural, academic, business or political work.

To see the full list of 2024 Honorary Fellows, visit our website: https://www.rias.org.uk/about/news/2024-august-rias-honorary-fellows-2024-announced

Introducing our RIAS Councillor Holly Bruce

Holly was elected to Glasgow City Council in 2022, becoming one of the youngest women to serve on the council. She represents the Scottish Green Party and is vice-chair of the Environment and Liveable Neighbourhoods Committee. Holly is an intersectional feminist activist and in 2022 successfully lobbied her colleagues to commit Glasgow City Council to embed a feminist town planning approach into its city development plan.
Our RIAS Honorary Fellowships are one of our most important accolades, with leading voices across Scotland being recognised by the RIAS Council for their significant cultural, academic, business or political work.

Swipe across for a glimpse into why Holly was nominated ⬅️

To see the full list of 2024 Honorary Fellows, visit our website: https://www.rias.org.uk/about/news/2024-august-rias-honorary-fellows-2024-announced

Today, we're delighted to announce our four new - each recognised for their significant contribution to Scotland's cultural, academic, business or political life.

Through their different roles, the 2024 RIAS Honorary Fellows have all made a positive impact on architecture and the built environment in Scotland – whether through support for RIAS members, as a client, as an elected representative, or as a lawyer. All have been recognised for their dedication to the built environment in Scotland, and for using their skills and influence to support all those who work to create well-designed buildings and places.

The new RIAS Honorary Fellows are:

- Holly Bruce- Glasgow City Council Councillor , representing Scottish Greens and vice-chair of the Environment and Liveable Neighbourhoods Committee. (Pictured top left)

- Gary Jebb FRICS- former Director of Place at The University of Edinburgh and board member Historic Environment Scotland (Pictured top right)

- Maryse Richardson- former lead of RIAS Practice Department and RIAS flagship Practice Services for 10 years. (Pictured bottom left)

- Jennifer Young- managing partner of Ledingham Chalmers Solicitors Chair of CBI Scotland, convenor of the Law Society of Scotland’s construction law accreditation panel, Secretary of Lawyers Associated Worldwide and board of charity Charlie House HQ (Pictured bottom right)

Watch this space to learn more about each of our 2024 Honorary Fellows here: https://www.rias.org.uk/about/news/2024-august-rias-honorary-fellows-2024-announced

Join our final In Detail series webinar.

The fifth webinar is taking place Wednesday where we will be joined by Karen Anderson, RIAS President as our chair.

During the lunchtime zoom we'll hear from...

Reiach and Hall Architects, The Fruitmarket Gallery, Winner of the RIAS & TSA Client of the Year Award and The Survey Association (TSA) one of our generous sponsor of the special Award.

14 August 24 I 1200-1300 I Online
FREE
Book your space now: https://www.rias.org.uk/about/events/2024-august-14-rias-awards-in-detail-series-the-fruitmarket-gallery-reiach-and-hall-architects

Edinburgh International Book Festival 2024
Tue 20 Aug 14:00 - 15:00 EFI Venue T

Join our RIAS CEO Tamsie Thomson as she engages with Thomas Heatherwick as part of this years International Book Festival to discuss Humanise: A Maker’s Guide to Building Our World. In conversation with Tamsie, Thomas reflects on 30 years of making bold, beautiful buildings, and celebrates when form meets function in beautiful and surprising ways.

Find out more info and book tickets now: https://www.edbookfest.co.uk/the-festival/whats-on/thomas-heatherwick-design-for-living

Happy 1st of the month! Check out the RIAS events we have coming up for the month of August

Our RIAS In Detail Webinar series continues over the next two Wednesday lunchtimes. Still to come we have:

Aug 7 Fraser/Livingstone Architects and Simon Square
Aug 14 Reiach and Hall Architects with the Fruitmarket

Book to attend these two webinars via the events section on our RIAS Website. https://www.rias.org.uk/about/events

We also have two lunchtime CPD sessions coming up

Aug 27 RIAS CPD: Minor Works Building Contract 2016 for use in Scotland (MW/Scot 2016) Q&A
Aug 29 RIAS CPD: Unlocking the value of UK grown & made bio-based insulation in new build and retrofit construction

Find out more info and sign up now: https://www.rias.org.uk/about/events

The Quarterly is the member journal for the RIAS, published four times per year and delivered to all RIAS members. Our most recent issue focused on the topic of Rural Housing with a great selection of case studies from practices across the country.

With thanks to Trail Architects for their fascinating article titled 'Rural Housing, Challenges and Opportunities’. Martin English, founder and director for Trail Architects, writes on a range of topics, showcasing the experience gained as a practice working in rural housing.

As a member you have access to read the full article either digitally or in paper. Non members are also able to buy the Quarterly via our RIAS Bookshop- https://bookshop.rias.org.uk/collections/featured-website/products/rias-quarterly-magazine-issue-57

Image credits: Black Isle Images
Quote credits: Martin English, Trail Architects

Launch of the Green Home Festival 2024

🌿 Join Construction Industry Collective Voice (CICV) at the launch of the 3rd Green Home Festival, an informative celebration of sustainability and innovation, at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 🏠

📅 Monday 12 August at 10am
📍 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh

Special guests:
• Dr Alasdair Allan MSP, Acting Minister for Climate Action
• Gordon Nelson, Federation of Master Builders (FMB)

Network with like-minded individuals over refreshments and stay for our first shows of the week, which are all about retrofit.
Don't miss out – book your spot now! 🌱 bit.ly/3WhVG2u

Join our next In Detail series webinar THIS WEDNESDAY

In the third webinar we will be joined by Tamsie Thomson, RIAS CEO as our chair and we'll hear from...

Katherine Watts, John McAslan + Partners with The Burrell Collection, Winner of the RIAS & Velux Architectural Heritage Award and VELUX our generous sponsor of the special Award.

31 July 24 I 1200-1300 I Online
FREE
Book your space now: https://www.rias.org.uk/about/events/2024-july-31-rias-awards-in-detail-i-john-mcaslan-partners-velux

Join our next In Detail series webinar.

The third webinar is taking place next Wednesday where we will be joined by Tamsie Thomson, RIAS CEO as our chair.

During the lunchtime zoom we'll hear from...

Katherine Watts, John McAslan + Partners with The Burrell Collection, Winner of the RIAS & Velux Architectural Heritage Award and VELUX our generous sponsor of the special Award.

31 July 24 I 1200-1300 I Online
FREE
Book your space now: https://www.rias.org.uk/about/events/2024-july-31-rias-awards-in-detail-i-john-mcaslan-partners-velux

Meet out final judge for Architecture and Design Scotland - A&DS & RIAS Scottish Student Awards for Architecture 2024!

Lynn Wilson, circular economy researcher, business consultant and the founder of Circular Design Synergy

Dr Lynn Wilson is based in the Adam Smith Business School, University of Glasgow, where she is Adam Smith Research Fellow. Her research investigates consumer behaviour and the transition to the circular economy.

From 2013 -2017 she was Sector Manager - Manufacturing, Circular Economy team at Zero Waste Scotland, contributing to Making Things Last – A Circular Economy Strategy for Scotland. Prior to this she was Head of Development at PAS where she led on community and education engagement.

We are delighted to have Lynn on board this year!

Find out more about the student awards here and stay tuned for a shortlisting announcement : https://rias.org.uk/for-students/student-awards

Mackintosh School of Architecture
University of Dundee
Scott Sutherland School
57'10 Lecture Series
MASS GSA
Glasgow Institute of Architects
Edinburgh School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture
Edinburgh Architectural Association
Aberdeen Society of Architects
Dundee Institute of Architects

Meet our final judge for The Architecture and Design Scotland (A&DS) & RIAS Scottish Student Awards for Architecture 2024!

Lynn Wilson, circular economy researcher, business consultant and the founder of Circular Design Synergy

Dr Lynn Wilson is based in the Adam Smith Business School, University of Glasgow, where she is Adam Smith Research Fellow. Her research investigates consumer behaviour and the transition to the circular economy.

From 2013 -2017 she was Sector Manager - Manufacturing, Circular Economy team at Zero Waste Scotland, contributing to Making Things Last – A Circular Economy Strategy for Scotland. Prior to this she was Head of Development at PAS where she led on community and education engagement.

We are delighted to have Lynn on board this year!
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Our In Detail series kicked off today!

Join the second webinar next Wednesday where we will be joined by Catriona Hill, Oberlanders Architects and judge of RIAS Awards 2024. During the lunchtime zoom we'll hear from...

Ben Addy, Moxon Architects, Winner of the RIAS & Laurence McIntosh Architectural Interior Award, presenting Ardoch
David MacDonald, Laurence McIntosh our generous sponsor of the Interior Award.

24 July 24 I 1200-1300 I Online
FREE
Book your space now via our events page: https://www.rias.org.uk/about/events

Focused on building in rural Scotland, our RIAS Quarterly Spring issue features architecture practices across rural mainland and our islands with our most northern case study coming from Shetland based practice née gibson architects- https://www.neegibsonarchitects.com/

Director Adrian Wishart allows us an wonderful insight into the current housing situation in Shetland as well as what this means for the work of the practice. Thank you née gibson architects for your contribution.

As a member you receive free access to the Quarterly, either digitally or hard copy. You can also purchase the Quarterly in our RIAS Bookshop- https://bookshop.rias.org.uk/products/rias-quarterly-magazine-issue-57?_pos=4&_sid=8004766ce&_ss=r

Photography credits: Phatsheep & née gibson architects