GIA visit to Civic House
Apr
18
6:00 PM18:00

GIA visit to Civic House

Join the GIA and Rob Morrison, Director of Agile City, for our next Sustainability Tours and Talks Event: Civic House. Civic House was built in the 1920's as a print works. Since 2017 Agile City CIC have been redeveloping the building as a hub of cultural and social enterprise.

Photo Credit: Andrew Lee

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156th Annual General Meeting of the Glasgow Institute of Architects
Apr
25
5:30 PM17:30

156th Annual General Meeting of the Glasgow Institute of Architects

The Annual General Meeting of the Glasgow Institute of Architects is held once a year and is where the President gives an update on the activities of the chapter for the preceding year and the Office Bearers, including the President, and members of Council are elected for the following year.

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Annual Lecture 2024
Apr
25
6:30 PM18:30

Annual Lecture 2024

We are delighted to welcome Donald Simpson, Associate at Sheppard Robson, presenting the GIA Supreme Award 2023 winner, University of Edinburgh, King's Buildings Nucleus and Fergal Feeney, Architect at Sheppard Robson and Alisdair Clement, Director at Inch Architecture and Design, presenting the GIA Conservation Award 2023 winning building, Eastworks Gas Purifiers Dalmarnock, in the guest lecture.

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GIA Council Meeting
Dec
13
6:00 PM18:00

GIA Council Meeting

The bi-monthly meeting of the GIA Council where the business of the GIA is discussed.

The meeting will be held at Kinning Park Complex,

the GIA Client of the Year 2022 Award Winner.

New and interested members are welcome to attend. Please contact communications@gia.org.uk for details.

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GIA Design Awards 2023 Ceremony and Annual Dinner
Nov
16
to Nov 17

GIA Design Awards 2023 Ceremony and Annual Dinner

The GIA Design Awards 2023 will be announced at the GIA Annual Dinner on Thursday 16th November at Cottiers on Hyndland Road

The annual GIA Design Awards celebrate the very best architecture being produced within the GIA Chapter or by GIA Chapter Members. Our awards offer a snapshot into current architectural thinking across typologies and successful projects join a long list of GIA Award Winning projects.

Tickets

Buy your seat/table here

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GIA visit to the Claypits (North of Glasgow _ Brownfield Site Sustainable Design)
Nov
10
1:00 PM13:00

GIA visit to the Claypits (North of Glasgow _ Brownfield Site Sustainable Design)

Join us for our next sustainability tour led by Duncan McLean (Director of Landscape Architecture at LUC)

Less than 1mile from Glasgow city centre, the Claypits project facilitates access to a significant new greenspace. Formerly designated as ‘Vacant and Derelict Land’ it is now Glasgow’s only inner city Nature Reserve. As such it offers a variety of benefits in the local community.

Group Meeting Point:  St Georges Cross Underground – then walk to the site

Tickets:                  Max 20 people 

Tickets via Eventbrite:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sustainable-landscapes-tour-claypits-brownfield-site-sustainable-design-tickets-715474652947?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

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GIA visit to the New Western Campus Glasgow University  (Urban Sustainable Design)
Oct
27
2:00 PM14:00

GIA visit to the New Western Campus Glasgow University (Urban Sustainable Design)

Join us for our next sustainability tour led by Duncan McLean (Director of Landscape Architecture at LUC)

This project is one of the largest development projects in Glasgow. It is transforming the site of the former Western Infirmary through the delivery of several new University faculty buildings, and the creation of various new streets and spaces. The expansion of the campus aims to cement the University’s place as a World Class campus for research and education.

Tour: Western Campus Glasgow University New Campus (Urban Sustainable Design)

Date Proposed: Friday 27th October 2023

Time:  2pm – 4pm  

Meeting Group:Outside New Campus Building – exact location Tbc nearer the date.

Tickets: Via eventbrite: Max 20 people 

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GIA guided tour of the Cuningar Loop Bothy and Tur projects.
Oct
6
4:00 PM16:00

GIA guided tour of the Cuningar Loop Bothy and Tur projects.

Join us for a guided tour of the Cuningar Loop Bothy and Tur projects, designed by jmarchitects for Clyde Gateway. Situated within Cuningar Loop Woodland Park the Bothy is a gathering place bringing together local communities and visitors in a forest building that can be adapted to their needs. The Tùr is a viewing point allowing visitors to take in the expansive views over the park.

Meet outside the Tùr building .

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GIA student award show and talks
Sep
27
5:00 PM17:00

GIA student award show and talks

This year’s celebration of the fantastic work produced by the students of Glasgow’s Architecture Schools will be held at civic house.

This event is your opportunity to see Glasgow’s best architecture students talk about their work. Held at the Cantine, at Civic House, this is a chance to see the GIA Student Award winners and their projects presented by the students themselves.

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GIA visits Kenoteq
Sep
15
10:00 AM10:00

GIA visits Kenoteq

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Come and learn more about how recycled Scottish construction and demolition waste is being converted into the world’s lowest carbon facing bricks by Kenoteq, developers of the pioneering K-Briq®.

After over a decade of R&D at Heriot Watt University in Edinburgh together with one of Scotland’s leading waste management companies, 3 million certified K-Briqs will be rolling off the new commercial production line in East Lothian from 2023 to bring new ways to enhance both the embodied carbon performance and aesthetic of projects.

Kenoteq will present and discuss the story behind the award-winning K-Briq and K-Slips, showcase their new production facility and the products as well as share their technical specification, sustainability data and news on some key projects.

The K-Briq will be certified by the BBA and have its final certified EPD available in Autumn 2023.

Potential group travel arrangements TBC closer to the date.

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GIA Council Meeting
Aug
10
6:00 PM18:00

GIA Council Meeting

The bi-monthly meeting of the GIA Council where the business of the GIA is discussed.

New and interested members are welcome to attend. Please contact communications@gia.org.uk for details.

This meeting will take place at Glasgow City Heritage Trust, 54 Bell St, Glasgow G1 1LQ.

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GIA visits Glasgow Wood
Jul
5
12:30 PM12:30

GIA visits Glasgow Wood

Join the Glasgow Institute of Architects as we visit Glasgow Wood to learn about how they are - contributing to a more circular economy.

Glasgow Wood (see glasgowwood.org.uk) is a social enterprise charity that recycles timber and also sells ungraded timber from sawmills that would otherwise be chipped or sent to landfill.

It is linked to a number of similar organisations around the UK, and is one of the biggest.

Their workshop produces various simple timber products made from scaffold boards or whisky barrels, and can fabricate bespoke wooden designs to order.

Its staff include folk who may be have been previously sidelined or unemployed and they are complemented by a large number of volunteers.

The organisation is a valuable resource that should be used more by the construction industry, and Glasgow architects should be more aware that it is a source of cheap timber and a joinery facility that ticks all the boxes regarding sustainability and the circular economy.

Sign up on eventbrite here:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gia-visits-glasgow-wood-tickets-654013892157?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=escb

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155th Annual General Meeting of the Glasgow Institute of Architects
Apr
13
5:30 PM17:30

155th Annual General Meeting of the Glasgow Institute of Architects

The Annual General Meeting of the Glasgow Institute of Architects is held once a year and is where the President gives an update on the activities of the chapter for the preceding year and the Office Bearers, including the President, and members of Council are elected for the following year.

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Glasgow Urban Design Panel (Annual Review)
Dec
8
9:30 AM09:30

Glasgow Urban Design Panel (Annual Review)

A Glasgow Urban Design Panel (GUDP) Design Review provides constructive advice to developers, design teams and planners, as part of the pre-application consultation process, and in line with council policy and guidance. The GUDP seeks to support built environment professionals in creating the very best design solutions for the city and its people. 

This event is open to invited participants only.

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GIA Annual Dinner and Awards Ceremony 2022
Nov
18
6:30 PM18:30

GIA Annual Dinner and Awards Ceremony 2022

The GIA Design Awards 2022 will be announced at the GIA Annual Dinner on Friday 18th November at 1599 at the Royal College on St Vincent Street.

The annual GIA Design Awards celebrate the very best architecture being produced within the GIA Chapter or by GIA Chapter Members. Our awards offer a snapshot into current architectural thinking across typologies and successful projects join a long list of GIA Award Winning projects.

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GIA Building Visits (VIRTUAL) - St Sophia's EnerPHit Primary School Retrofit Project
Nov
16
5:00 PM17:00

GIA Building Visits (VIRTUAL) - St Sophia's EnerPHit Primary School Retrofit Project

The Passivhaus EnerPHit Standard has been internationally recognised as an exemplar approach to building renovation. This webinar looks at the significance of utilising EnerPHit requirements and their associated benefits for the renovation of St Sophia's Primary School. The project was awarded funding as part of the Learning Estate Investment Programme (LEIP) in December 2020. The refurbishment of this school aims to set new benchmarks for sustainable development, meeting EnerPHit standards while also creating an innovative and beautiful modern learning environment. This webinar will cover the project development, as well as delving into questions around embodied carbon and whole life carbon (WLC) in retrofit projects.

This refurbishment, in East Ayrshire, will be a UK-first in terms of renovating an existing primary school to the EnerPHit standard.

Event Info

5pm - 5.05pm (5mins) - Welcome and intro to session

5.05 - 5.15pm (10mins) - Client project intro / next projects (EAC)

5.15 - 5.50pm (35mins) - Retrofit challenge & Detail on project development (Sarah Lewis)

5.50 - 6.05pm (15mins) - Embodied Carbon in Retrofit (James Parker)

6.05 - 6.20pm (15mins) - Q&A

6.25 - 6.30pm (5mins) - Close

Event Details

This is a FREE Online event.

A virtual waiting room will open 15 minutes before the event starts.

Events will be recorded and made available on the GIA website.

Please keep an eye out for your confirmation email that will include the 'Join Link' for Zoom.us.

Get in touch with us at sustainability@gia.org.uk

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/st-sophias-enerphit-project-tickets-425022603047?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=escb

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Glasgow Urban Design Panel
Nov
3
9:30 AM09:30

Glasgow Urban Design Panel

A Glasgow Urban Design Panel (GUDP) Design Review provides constructive advice to developers, design teams and planners, as part of the pre-application consultation process, and in line with council policy and guidance. The GUDP seeks to support built environment professionals in creating the very best design solutions for the city and its people. 

This event is open to invited participants only.

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Glasgow Urban Design Panel
Oct
6
9:30 AM09:30

Glasgow Urban Design Panel

A Glasgow Urban Design Panel (GUDP) Design Review provides constructive advice to developers, design teams and planners, as part of the pre-application consultation process, and in line with council policy and guidance. The GUDP seeks to support built environment professionals in creating the very best design solutions for the city and its people. 

This event is open to invited participants only.

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Glasgow Urban Design Panel
Aug
11
9:30 AM09:30

Glasgow Urban Design Panel

A Glasgow Urban Design Panel (GUDP) Design Review provides constructive advice to developers, design teams and planners, as part of the pre-application consultation process, and in line with council policy and guidance. The GUDP seeks to support built environment professionals in creating the very best design solutions for the city and its people. 

This event is open to invited participants only.

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Glasgow Urban Design Panel
Jun
30
9:30 AM09:30

Glasgow Urban Design Panel

A Glasgow Urban Design Panel (GUDP) Design Review provides constructive advice to developers, design teams and planners, as part of the pre-application consultation process, and in line with council policy and guidance. The GUDP seeks to support built environment professionals in creating the very best design solutions for the city and its people. 

This event is open to invited participants only.

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Scotland Street School Building Visit
Jun
23
12:30 PM12:30

Scotland Street School Building Visit

12.30 p.m. on Thursday 23 June 2022

appr. 90 minutes.

An opportunity to study Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s Scotland Street School from the scaffolding! Study the extraordinary decoration up close and hear from Glasgow City Council about the conservation repairs and plans to convert the ground floor into an Early Years Centre. Numbers limited to 12, so book now!

You must bring your own PPE, including safety boots.

Limited spaces available - Register for free tickets at:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/building-visit-scotland-street-school-tickets-355388575797

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