Crisis And Response
10 June
Edinburgh & The Lothians Discussion Event
Event Summary
A debate on how society shapes architecture, and how good architecture can help shape society’s response to the climate and economic crises
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6.00 pm
Date(s)
10 June
Location
The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland
15 Rutland Square
Edinburgh
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Additional Location Info
15 Rutland Square is a historic building and has no lift, two flights of steep stairs - we apologise that access might difficult or not possible if you're experiencing a mobility difficulty. 15 Rutland Square can be reached from Shandwick Place, Lothian Rd, Exchange Cresent by foot or bike. The nearest tram stop Edinburgh West end is five minutes away. Waverly Station and Haymarket Station are approximately 15-20 minutes walkSupporters
– The RIAS
Organiser
Stuart Hay, Head of Outreach the RIAS
In a time of crisis how does public opinion shape architecture, and how should architects reciprocate? The Royal Incorporation of Architecture in Scotland (RIAS) President Karen Anderson will explore this concept with leading thinkers in Scotland. Architects and the public will be invited to explore the role of designers in the context of today’s economic, environmental, and societal emergencies. The event aims to discover how good architecture, technical competency and professional ethics can be forged into an emergency response. Harking back to the roots of The RIAS, and its core mission, members of the public and profession are invited together to explore the reciprocal concept:
"It is the job of the public to create the climate of opinion within which good architecture can flourish. It is the job of the architect to respond to that"
