en.Wedoany.com Reported - Architecture and Design Scotland (A&DS) has published its 2026/27 Business Plan and announced two new strategic partnerships aimed at strengthening the industry's capacity to address national priorities such as climate transition and housing delivery.

The Business Plan focuses on enhancing industry capacity and influence by supporting sector development, fostering strategic partnerships, and demonstrating the value of design. It also includes a preview of A&DS : SpACE, a temporary exhibition and events space showcasing Scotland's architecture sector. The plan reflects the growing importance of design in addressing national priorities, including climate transition, housing delivery, economic renewal, and citizen wellbeing.

Jim MacDonald, Chief Executive of A&DS, stated that the plan represents a significant step forward for the organisation and the sector, refocusing efforts to better support the people and organisations that design and shape Scotland's buildings and places, and committing to help unlock the full potential of design.

The first partnership announced at the event is between A&DS and BE-ST (Scotland's National Innovation Centre for the Built Environment). The two organisations will work closely to coordinate design and innovation in the built environment. Stephen Good, Chief Executive of BE-ST, said that both parties share the goal of driving built environment policy to achieve better place outcomes, higher quality, and climate-resilient buildings, and will work to accelerate a just transition to net zero in the built environment while unlocking the potential of bio-based materials and Modern Methods of Construction (MMC).

Another partnership has been established by A&DS, the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS), and V&A Dundee to support Scotland's architecture and design sector. Leonie Bell, Director of V&A Dundee, said the collaboration will celebrate Scotland's architects and buildings, advocating for the role of architecture in Scotland. Tamsie Thomson, Chief Executive of RIAS, noted that this partnership will consolidate efforts, amplifying the importance and visibility of good architecture.

With the launch of the Business Plan, A&DS will roll out a series of initiatives in the coming months, working closely with strategic partners to achieve long-term impact.

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