Architecture — Sustainable Architects Scotland

As Found

Working within the hollowed-out shells of former agricultural buildings, the impulse to act is measured against a will to do as little as possible.

Colin BaillieOctober 14, 2024Scottish architect, Modern architect scotland, Architect Scottish Highlands, sustainable architects, sustainable architects scotland, eco home, eco architect, Eco Design, eco architect scotland, architect, Architecture, Local, local materials, natural home, natural buildings

Notes on the Nature of Building with Wood

We’re drawn to the softness and warmth of buildings that resonate with their origins in nature.

Colin BaillieJune 13, 2024Scottish architect, Modern architect scotland, Architect Scottish Highlands, sustainable architects, sustainable architects scotland, eco home, eco architect, Eco Design, eco architect scotland, architect, Architecture, Local, local materials, natural home, natural buildings

The Act of Making

Construction follows much planning. It’s a time for precision as well as reflection.

Colin BaillieMay 13, 2024Scottish architect, Modern architect scotland, Architect Scottish Highlands, sustainable architects, sustainable architects scotland, eco home, eco architect, Eco Design, eco architect scotland, architect, Architecture, Local, local materials, natural home, natural buildings

Out with the New

Notes on the beauty of imperfection and the legibility of craftsmanship.

Colin BaillieDecember 11, 2023Scottish architect, Modern architect scotland, Architect Scottish Highlands, sustainable architects, sustainable architects scotland, eco home, eco architect, Eco Design, eco architect scotland, architect, Architecture, Local, local materials, natural home, natural buildings

Fabric First

Putting material choices and sustainability at the centre of the design process.

Colin BaillieNovember 17, 2023Scottish architect, Modern architect scotland, Architect Scottish Highlands, sustainable architects, sustainable architects scotland, eco home, eco architect, Eco Design, eco architect scotland, architect, Architecture, Local, local materials, natural home, natural buildings

The Versatility of Clay

Some thoughts on the use of clay, and clay plasters.

Colin BaillieOctober 13, 2023Scottish architect, Modern architect scotland, Architect Scottish Highlands, sustainable architects, sustainable architects scotland, eco home, eco architect, Eco Design, eco architect scotland, architect, Architecture, Local, local materials, natural home, natural buildings

Craft, Tradition & Atmosphere

A beautiful photographic essay by Tom Stark.

Colin BaillieAugust 16, 2023Scottish architect, Modern architect scotland, Architect Scottish Highlands, sustainable architects, sustainable architects scotland, eco home, eco architect, Eco Design, eco architect scotland, architect, Architecture, Local, local materials, natural home, natural buildings

A Cottage & A Farmstead

An accompaniment to our exhibition at the Royal Scottish Academy

Colin BaillieJuly 4, 2023Scottish architect, Modern architect scotland, Architect Scottish Highlands, sustainable architects, sustainable architects scotland, eco home, eco architect, Eco Design, eco architect scotland, architect, Architecture, Local, local materials, natural home, natural buildings

Hands-on

Topping out at Taigh-bàta, and reflecting on the process of making crafted buildings.

Colin BaillieJuly 3, 2023Scottish architect, Modern architect scotland, Architect Scottish Highlands, sustainable architects, sustainable architects scotland, eco home, eco architect, Eco Design, eco architect scotland, architect, Architecture, Local, local materials, natural home, natural buildings

Universally Beautiful

We agree with Frank Lloyd Wright that ‘wood is universally beautiful to man’.

Colin BaillieMarch 30, 2023Scottish architect, Modern architect scotland, Architect Scottish Highlands, sustainable architects, sustainable architects scotland, eco home, eco architect, Eco Design, eco architect scotland, architect, Architecture, Local, local materials, natural home, natural buildings

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.

Craft and Process

Craftsmanship speaks to the careful, and skilful process of making. We relate to this way of working.

Colin BaillieJune 16, 2022Architecture, architect, design, modelmaking, process, self-build, modern home, Contemporary architect, contemporary home, modern house, Sustainable Architecture, sustainable lifestyle, bespoke home, bespoke design, Sustainable architect, Sustainable Architect Scotland

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

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