Eco Design — 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

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.

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

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