Views sought on proposed levy on construction materials
VIEWS are being sought on the possible charging of a levy on the raw materials used in the construction sector, such as sand and rock.…
Tag: Building and landscape design
Dementia design tool launched by Scots university
HELP in designing dementia-friendly spaces has been launched by a Scots university. The online tool, here, unveiled by the University of Stirling’s Dementia Services Development…
Latest design images unveiled for Buchanan Galleries
COMMENTS are being sought on the latest stage of designs, to revamp a major shopping centre on one of Glasgow’s main thoroughfares. Artist impressions have…
South of Scotland empty properties targeted for ‘affordable’ homes conversion
A DEDICATED member of staff has been taken on, to source empty properties in the south of Scotland – mainly the Scottish Borders – to…
Edinburgh’s post-war listed buildings
SOME 70 post-war buildings in Edinburgh have been awarded a historic listing. As of August 22, when the data was last compiled by listings managers…
New-builds to require vehicle charging points
THE Scottish Government is to legislate to ensure property developers provide electric vehicle charge points in the construction of new residential and non-residential buildings. Says…
To know your soil is to know your garden
IF trial and error is a reflection of having an inquiring mind, when it comes to one’s garden, Dr Liz Lakin is all for it.…
Views sought on new-build heating systems
PROPOSALS unveiled in June – for all new buildings in Scotland to be fitted with “climate-friendly alternatives to fossil fuel heating systems” – are now…
Almost half of planning appeals upheld by Scottish Government
ALMOST half of appeals against local authority planning decisions were upheld by the Scottish Government – according to the latest annual report of its Planning…
Secure bike storage: report highlights widespread shortage
AN estimated third of people living in Scotland don’t have a safe and secure place to store their bike at home. The calculation is based…