Rural Architecture — Sustainable Architects Scotland

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.

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

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

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