Architects influence every aspect of our built environment, and society looks to architects to define new ways of living and working, by creating new buildings and places and developing innovative ways of using existing ones.
This section of the website contains resources for primary and secondary schools; advice for those considering entry into the study of architecture; and information on architecture and related urban design courses at Scotland's architecture schools, universities and colleges. In addition, a series of regularly updated Education Features brings various aspects of Scottish architecture to life.
LEARNING ABOUT ARCHITECTURE
An introduction to our website resources for school pupils, teachers and students
BUILDING CONNECTIONS
A major website resource on the built environment for school pupils and their teachers.
STUDYING ARCHITECTURE IN SCOTLAND
A guide to Scotland's six architecture schools and details of planning and urban design courses
STUDENT’S GUIDE TO STUDYING ARCHITECTURE
A unique insight and comprehensive guide to studying architecture in Scotland
SIX STUDENT AWARDS FOR ARCHITECTURE
View a showcase of the best work from students at Scotland’s six Schools of Architecture.
Read our regularly updated Education Features which bring to life various aspects of Scottish architecture.
PIONEERING STUDENT PROJECT: JOHN ISAACS
View a Dundee student's prototype software that could speed up the planning process.
VIRTUAL GUIDE TO GLASGOW
Students of Glasgow's Metropolitan College have created a virtual experience of Glasgow
SCOTTISH ARCHITECTURE IN THE MOVIES
View the movies that have featured Scotland's architecture at their heart.
Design at the Heart of House Building The research focuses on investigating how private sector developers across Scotland conceive design and how they engage with design quality in the development process for new housing.
