Architect Scotland — Sustainable Architects Scotland

Breathing Buildings

Buildings need to breath! Most new homes are hermetically sealed, and are constructed using synthetic, Petro-Chemical based materials. We’re interested in alternatives.

Planning Permission in Rural Areas

When looking for a site in a rural location, there are a number of things you should consider. We specialise in achieving planning approval on challenging sites, and are always happy to give advise on what options are available in your specific situation.

Wallpaper* - Minimalist Scottish farmhouse built for longevity

After 18 months of hard work by all involved, it’s been amazing to finally share images of Kepdarroch Farmhouse. We’re delighted by the response from the press, and really enjoyed reading the recent feature on Wallpaper.com.

Planning Granted: House on a Hillside

Planning approved for a new house on a steeply sloping site in the Highlands of Scotland.

Colin BaillieAugust 23, 2021Architecture, scottish architect, Contemporary architect, bespoke home, Scottish Highlands, Rural Architecture, Rural Architect, Architect Scottish Highlands, Baillie Baillie Architects, Architect Scotland, Architects Scotland, Baillie Baillie Architecture

Planning Granted: House in a Woodland Clearing

We’re delighted that planning approval has now been granted for our courtyard house within a woodland clearing in central Scotland.

Sustainable Design, Bespoke DesignColin BaillieJune 1, 2021Self Build, self-build, Self Building, bespoke home, New-build, new home, Architecture, scottish architect, unique architecture, custom design architect, Architect Scotland, Architecture Scotland, self-build architect scotland

Case Study: Kepdarroch Farmhouse

Kepdarroch Farmhouse is a new, self-build home on a working farm in rural Scotland. The house was designed for a young family, and is set to complete on site in spring 2021

Colin BaillieJanuary 26, 2021Self Build, Self Building, custom build, New-build, self-build, construction, farmhouse, new home, Eco Design, Home Design, Eco Home, Scottish Architecture, Rural Architecture, Sustainable Architecture, Architect Scotland, Self build architect scotland, self-build architect scotland

Tips for project managing your self-build

Building your own home can be a massively rewarding, but also potentially challenging process. From our recent experience, we have a range of tips and advice to share with prospective self-builders. Get in touch if you’d like to find out more.

Colin BaillieJanuary 18, 2021Self Build, Home Design, Self Building, Construction, Scottish Architecture, Rural Architecture, Architect Scotland, Architect Scottish Highlands, Sustainable architect Scotland, Modern architect scotland, bespoke design

Holistic Sustainability

From our small studios in Glasgow and the Scottish Highlands, Baillie Baillie Architects are working on new-build homes, extensions and refurbishments in varied rural landscapes across Scotland. This year we are renewing our commitment to a holistic approach to sustainability.

Sustainable DesignColin BaillieJanuary 12, 2021Scottish Highlands, Isle of Skye, Sustainable Architecture, Scottish Architecture, Eco Design, Architect Scottish Highlands, Eco Home, Scotland, Design, New-build, Architect, Architect Scotland, Architects Scotland, sustainable design, Sustainable architect scotland

Learning by Looking

We design environmentally-responsive buildings, that draw inspiration from historic crofting settlements and their vernacular buildings. Our recent contribution to 'Stories within Our Isles' describes our interest in the Scottish landscape, and it’s history of habitation.

Colin BaillieJuly 17, 2020Architect, Architect Scotland, Architect Scottish Highlands, Architects Scotland, Baillie Baillie Architects, Modern House, Modern home design, Modern Architect Scotland, Architect Isle of Skye, Rural architect

Architects’ Journal

We were recently featured in the Architect’s Journal. We talked about our background, some of our interests, and about the way we approach our projects.

Colin BaillieJune 8, 2020Baillie Baillie ArchitectsArchitect Scotland, Architects Scotland, Architect Scottish Highlands, Rural architect, Modern Architect Scotland

Traces

The Scottish Highlands have a long history of human habitation, and despite the commonly associated misnomer ‘wilderness’, the landscape bears visible traces.

Colin BaillieMay 24, 2020Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Architecture, Vernacular, Landscape, Design, Baillie Baillie Architects, Architect Scotland, Architects Scotland, Scottish Architect, Modern architect Scotland, sustainable architect, sustainable architects, sustainable architects scotland, Self build architect scotland