In praise of deck-access, Gordon Duffy
NINETEEN years ago, I designed a block of flats that were built near the Cameron Toll roundabout in Edinburgh. Located on Peffermill Road, passers-by might…
Category: Housing design
Former school lined up for ‘exemplar’ student housing
A FORMER school towards the west of Edinburgh has been earmarked for what has been described as ‘exemplar’ student accommodation. Among several plans submitted for…
Lessons for high-rises, Dr James White
GLASGOW’S love-hate relationship with the high-rise has, these last few years, been mostly about pulling them down, notable examples including the 2015 demolition of the…
Vision published to ‘transform’ heating in Scotland’s buildings
PLANS to ensure all buildings in Scotland are warmer, more efficient and reach zero emissions by 2045 have been unveiled by the Scottish Government. Says…
Why timber and why should it be now?
If you love the idea of timber-frame housing, you’re not alone, as Gavin Tadman, from the Time for Timber campaign, launched in September, explains… WITH…