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The Turf House, Isle of Skye – Rural Design
© Nigel Rigden
RIAS Services for the Public
Imagination, value for money and freedom from worry are just some of the reasons why using a chartered architect makes sense.
Robin Webster OBE PRIAS, President, The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland
Choosing an Architect
Whatever the size of your building project, it makes sense to consult a professional. Architects offer unrivalled training and experience in the design and construction of buildings. Architects provide a service that extends well beyond producing a set of drawings. Adept at identifying the aspirations and needs of their clients, architects will bring their special skills, knowledge and experience to a project.
The RIAS has produced a guide to help you through the process of commissioning an architect. You can download it or view the online version.
view the guide online
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Find an architect
The RIAS Directory of Architectural Practices provides information on Scotland’s architects and the many projects they have worked on, from housing extensions to multi-million pound developments.
Beach House - Dualchas Architects
© Andrew Lee
Be inspired…
View recent architectural projects in Scotland and the architects who produced them. There are a wide range of projects, from housing extensions to multi-million pound developments, that show the incredible skill and talent of the architectural profession in Scotland.
An Cridhe, Isle of Coll - Anderson Bell Christie
© Andrew Lee
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The scheme is very simple and all contributions go to charity – architects across Scotland are offering hour-long consultations to the public in return for a £45 donation (a bargain!) to the Architects Benevolent Society (ABS). The ABS helps people of all ages who have experienced redundancy, illness, accident or bereavement. One in six of those cared for is under the age of 35, and half of those helped by the Society are below retirement age.
The Hen House, Fiscavaig - Rural Design
© Andrew Lee
Specialist Skills
Many chartered architects are experts in conservation or sustainable architecture. They are suitably qualified and experienced to act as the lead professional in these specialist areas of architecture. Energy Design Certifiers can calculate energy use in a building and help meet energy standards.
Conservation
If you’re looking for an architect to help restore an old building or are seeking a grant to help renovate historic architecture, a Conservation Accredited architect can help. They are architects whose skills and experience in conservation architecture have been assessed by their peers and deemed of a high standard.
Additional Services from the RIAS
The RIAS offers a wide range of services to help members of the public, businesses and organisations to design and procure buildings. Visit the links to get more information.
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Design Competitions Client Advisory Service RIAS Consultancy Resolving Disputes