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Pecha-Kucha: Edinburgh Festival
Inspace, 1 Crichton Street - Friday 3 September, 7.30-9.30 pm
Edinburgh Festival Pecha-Kucha is on Friday 3rd September at Inspace, 1 Crichton Street, Edinburgh at 7.30pm.
A high energy showcase for creatives, each presenter shows 20 images for 20 seconds each, giving them 6 minutes 40 seconds' worth of fame.
Presenters include:
Chris Cottrell, architectural artist
Chris Lowry, ECA tutor
Neil Simpson, architect / planner
Peter Wilson, architect / author / commentator / leader of Wood Studio
Zoe Mendelson, artist
Sandy Moffat, artist
Gordon Duffy & Rebecca Wober, architects / MC
Peggy Hughes, creative programmer
Bram Gieben, tutor / writer / online publisher / netlabel curator
There are a few places still available on a first come, first served basis by contacting Gordon...
SUSTAINABILITY AWARDS 2010
Deadline for entries: 3 September 2010
The Sustainability Awards recognise and reward outstanding achievement in Sustainability in the built environment and are a key benchmark for achieving best practice in the sector. The 2010 awards will provide a fresh slant on green practice in construction & architecture with new categories and furthermore opportunities to shine in this competitive industry.
Entry categories include Sustainable Designer of the Year which is open to architects and engineers.
For more details, click here
LEADING DESIGNER TO SPEAK AT DESIGN SKILLS EXPO
Klas Tham, the internationally renowned designer who led the design and delivery of Bo01 in Malmö, will address the Scottish Design Skills Symposium in September.
The Symposium, which is being held in Dundee, is a collaborative initiative between A+DS, Improvement Services, and the Scottish Centre for Regeneration and Architecture and Place Division of Scottish Government.
Jim MacDonald, Chief Executive of A+DS, said: "The need for delivering better streets and buildings which meet...
THE HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT - VISIONING THE FUTURE: WORKSHOP
Thursday 19 August, Glasgow Caledonian University
Run by the Built Environment Forum Scotland (BEFS), this workshop is an initial scoping event to explore the challenges and opportunities facing Scotland’s historic environment and sector.
Key challenges for the Historic Environment sector already identified by BEFS include:
- the need for the Historic Environment sector to integrate more effectively with other overarching environmental and related issues (e.g. land use, natural environment, regeneration, planning, climate...
RIBA Awards 2010: Scotland's Shortlist Exhibition
The Lighthouse, Glasgow, until 14 August 2010
In March, the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland announced Scotland’s shortlist of 16 buildings, the largest ever submission to the UK's most prestigious architectural awards.
The result is a list of projects, varied in range and geographical spread, including a masterplan, housing, major conservation work, hospital and education provision and even a distillery.
At a time when life has been challenging for the architectural profession and construction industry these...
The Big Tent Festival of Stewardship
23 - 25 July, Falkland, Fife
Set on the beautiful landscape of Falkland Estate in the Kingdom of Fife in Scotland, Big Tent is a weekend of music, arts and family activities mixed with stimulating debates on social and green issues.
SEDA will be hosting discussions and workshops on “Greening your Home” during the Festival. These will take place in the competition-winning stand, designed by David Blair as a practical and inspirational demonstration of local materials at the Big Tent Festival. David’s...
Edinburgh Central Library Architectural Tours
Wednesday 23 June at 5.30pm and Friday 25 June at 10.30am
Free tours of George Washington Browne's magnificent 19th Century building on George IV Bridge, taking place as part of the Old Town Festival.
Tours last approximately 1 hour and are not suitable for those with mobility difficulties. Places are free but numbers are limited.
For more details call 0131 242 100 or email readerdevelopment@edinburgh.gov.uk
The Cultural Role of Architecture Conference
University of Lincoln, 24-25 June 2010
What role can architecture play as a form of cultural expression?
What is architecture capable of communicating in its current means of production, and in current economic structures?
What can or should architecture communicate beyond its function? How does architecture participate in cultural...
Architects and Risk: EAA CPD
Wednesday 23rd June, 6-8pm, Edinburgh
Wednesday 23rd June 18.00-20.00 (Refreshments from 17.30)
Venue: Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43 High Street, Edinburgh
Architects and Risk: Practice Management Session
How can you protect yourself, your business and your professional indemnity cover?
Harriet Munro and Paul Reid, construction specialists from leading global law firm, CMS Cameron McKenna, will offer guidance, information and practical tips for architects in the following areas:
• Risk Management and how to minimise the risk of claims arising
• Appearing in court in defence of a claim or as an expert witness
• Professional Indemnity risk areas such as the architect's duty to warn, inspection duties, provision...
The Green Register: Becoming an Eco Refurbisher
Friday 25 June, Glasgow
Friday 25 June 2010
'Becoming an Eco-Refurbisher'
9am - 5pm, Buchanan House, Port Dundas Road, Glasgow
Some recent TV programmes on ‘green make-overs' might lead viewers to think that eco-refurbishments are all about adding solar panels and recycling bins but this training course will explain that it is a more complex process which looks at the entire house and how it can be holistically improved.
Are you realising that there is potential work in the domestic refurbishment sector...
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