- Sustainable Development
Monday 11th June
National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
Keynote Speaker
Andres Duany, Founding Principal
Duany Plater-Zyberk & Company, International Architectural Practice
The Conference
In February 2007, the Scottish Executive announced its blueprint for
architectural excellence; Building Our Legacy aims to stimulate "a cultural
climate which values architecture and encourages debate and community
involvement."
Architecture affects society in many ways, through building standards, impact on public well-being and the environment and the cultural value of buildings and spaces. Key challenges for future architectural policy in Scotland include coordinating a wide range of policy areas and developing a culture that "embraces sustainable, inclusive and accessible" architecture.
Can architectural policy and practice in Scotland help contribute to a sustainable economic future? How can Scotland lead by example in architecture and building healthy, people-centred communities? How can building standards ensure that Scotland is filled with quality spaces for people to live and work? What best practice can be shared to raise the standards of all planning and building in Scotland?
This one-day conference brings together a mix of high-profile policy makers, planning and architectural professionals, developers, educators and other key stakeholders to discuss the future of development, planning and architecture policy and practice in Scotland. This is an opportunity to discuss policy and practical measures to create and maintain quality communities in Scotland.
Our keynote speaker, Andres Duany, is a figure of global renown in the field of architecture, having been involved in the consultation or planning of over two hundred new towns and community revitalization projects around the world, including the ongoing Moray Estates development in the Scottish Highlands. This conference is an opportunity not to be missed.
Reduced Rate - £169.00 + VAT
registered charities with income less than £1M, third sector organisations, academics and community organisations
Supported Rate - £115.00 + VAT
registered charities with income less than £1M, third sector organisations, academics and community organisations
Conference Papers Only - £51.00 + VAT
