The development of 75 affordable, ‘net zero ready’ homes at Granton Station View, led by the City of Edinburgh Council, has reached its final phase now that rigorous testing is underway to validate performance standards.
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Esteemed architect and Under One Roof co-founder John Gilbert launched his new book, ‘The Tenement Revealed: History, Design and Construction’, at a special event at Historic Environment Scotland’s Engine Shed in Stirling last week.
A trio of developments from The JR Group have made it to the shortlist of this year’s Homes for Scotland Awards. The building and construction firm has been shortlisted across two categories – both Affordable Development of the Year (medium) and Affordable Development of the Year (small)
With question marks hanging over the Scottish Government's Heat in Buildings Bill, CIH Scotland’s policy and practice manager Ashley Campbell explores the purpose of the legislation and why it’s so needed. Towards the very end of a debate on supporting households with cost of living pres
The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) is today launching a refreshed brand and website to better serve its members as the organisation celebrates its 50th anniversary.
The regeneration of Summerhill has taken a step forward with a planning application lodged with Dumfries and Galloway Council.
Concerns have been raised about how people in Scotland could be impacted by plans announced by Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Liz Kendall to cut £5 billion of UK government spending on welfare by the end of the decade. The measures, which the government argues are needed to “fi
A new initiative aims to promote healthy eating, combat isolation and strengthen community ties in underserved areas. Bield Housing & Care has unveiled a new project designed to support tenants in underserved communities by offering access to nutritious food, practical guidance on healthy living
Plans have been submitted for the construction of nearly 40 new homes on the site of the former Hillside Primary School in Menzieshill, Dundee. Local developer H&H Properties has put forward a proposal for a housing development that includes 37 new homes. The plans feature a mix of properties, i
Plans to redevelop an industrial site in Edinburgh’s Bonnington district into a student-led mixed-use development have now moved to the planning stage.
Collective Architecture is showcasing professional photography and a promotional film for the stunning new development at Dundashill, Glasgow for West of Scotland Housing Association.
Prof Kenneth Gibb outlines how CaCHE research played a key role in shaping Northern Ireland’s new intermediate rental tenure—offering affordable options for those priced out of homeownership and market rent. During the Covid-19 lockdowns, CaCHE undertook a research project that play
A consented mixed-use development on the site of a former Dundee jute mill, including housing, a nursery and commercial units, has been put on the market.
Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) is calling for urgent action to help people out of debt and prevent more from falling into it as essential costs continue to rise.
The City of Edinburgh Council is inviting stakeholders to share their views on the draft Local Housing Strategy (LHS) which outlines the vision and priorities for housing in Edinburgh over the next five years.