Sustainable Architecture — 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.

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

For Those Who Build

…“every architect who strikes or avoids a ‘snag’ ought to open the matter to his fellows”. In the spirit of Edwin Gunn, we want to share our personal experiences of building, snags and all.

Bespoke Design, Highland Architect, Sustainable DesignColin BaillieMarch 15, 2022modern home, self-build, Scottish Highlands, Architect Scottish Highlands, Baillie Baillie Architects, Rural Architecture, Contemporary architect, Home Design, Sustainable Architecture, sustainable lifestyle, scottish rural architecture, project managing a house build, scotland architect, scotland architects, highland architects

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