Calum Duncan Arch

Principal at Calum Duncan Architects/ Chair @playscotland board/ @Archischools co-ordination/ Passivhaus certified. @calumduncanarchitectsltd on Insta

[dan brown @danbrown1977]

Meet the group of individuals standing for election in the upcoming @RIBA Council elections who are supporting and supported by The #justtransitionlobby.

Alongside me, four others are standing for election: @calumdarchitect, @GretaJonsson, Oluwafunmbi Adeagbo & @tparsonsdesign

[Tim Gill @timrgill]

The shrinking horizons of childhood (2022 version). Hot-off-the-press findings from @drhelendodd @playengland UK street play study and survey. @IPAGlasgow2023
#ipaglasgow2023

[Calum Duncan Arch @calumdarchitect]

The 'Just Transition Lobby' focuses on founding principles relating to Climate Action and the need to listen to voices of architectural workers and the diversity of architectural professionals.

[Calum Duncan Arch @calumdarchitect]

Hello all South Scotland RIBA members. I'm standing for election in the South Scotland Regional @RIBA council seat. Statement available on RIBA website in support of the #justtransitionlobby.

[Gordon Carmichael @gordycarmichael]

Should Seafield have a lido?
A thread.🧵

[Calum Duncan Arch @calumdarchitect]

@SOSLeith Pretty sure corten can be blast cleaned. Rust comes off but reforms with time. There aught to be a council strategy for maintenance and well worth highlighting to check there is a good solution.

[Calum Duncan Arch @calumdarchitect]

Morning #leithwalk. #edinburghbybike ⁦@SustransScot⁩ ⁦@SpokesLothian⁩ ⁦@blackfordsaferoutes

[Calum Duncan Arch @calumdarchitect]

Today’s @TheScotsman features pictures of 103 men and 33 woman. Is that not astounding?

[Calum Duncan Arch @calumdarchitect]

@agordonsalive Just cycled Marchmont to Leith. Main Roads are ok/ side roads sketchy

[Calum Duncan Arch @calumdarchitect]

"Cities should not just build green transport but actively dismantle car infrastructure" https://t.co/S0608SQxOH via @dezeen

[Calum Duncan Arch @calumdarchitect]

Swifts are on the red list and partly because we are pointing up all the wee gaps and crevices that they like to nest in at high level. Sign to support debate to make it law for all new houses to include a Swift box https://t.co/PxDWMA01gc @WriterHannahBT

[Calum Duncan Arch @calumdarchitect]

10 seconds to sign a petition to help protect the Swift.

[Hannah Bourne-Taylor @WriterHannahBT]

#TheFeatherSpeech is a collaboration between leading scientists + artists supported by @Natures_Voice +@rwritextinction for swifts who need our help. #EveryBirdCounts (Film @blackmoreheal )
Sign the petition ➡️ https://t.co/lboVopCb89

[Calum Duncan Arch @calumdarchitect]

The papers talk a good game but this @guardian sport section picture score is Male 26 - Female 2. Bit of an #owngoal.

[Calum Duncan Arch @calumdarchitect]

@Jmroberts343Jmr Please keep posting pics of cycling families. Love it. Thanks

[Calum Duncan Arch @calumdarchitect]

@Edinburgh_CC It’s good to see that overall there is a growing understanding that many streets are better without cars. I agree also that as natural cooling, trees are extremely important: much research on this. I am sure conservation bodies will accept with reasonable discussion/ evidence.

[Calum Duncan Arch @calumdarchitect]

@Cyclesouthedin @edinhelp I just cycled down Braid Road to roundabout by the Hermitage about 10mins ago and just warded myself 'best bike handling skills on off camber road with leafy deathtrap award' status.

[Calum Duncan Arch @calumdarchitect]

I NEED HELP TO UNDERSTAND HOUSING NEED:
https://t.co/Ul6y7mpfAz

@thecockburn #housingneed #edinburghplanning #urbandesign #masterplannign #cityplan #edinburghcityplan2030

[Preston Street Vision - Space & Place @PrestonStVision]

Today marks the start of #PrestonStreetPrimarySchool's next campaign phase to improve our playground facilities & to further engage with other stakeholders regarding improvements to #ActiveTravel & #SpacesForPeople around school & connecting to the wider city.#Edinburgh #LEZ 1/5

[Growing Together @GrowTogetherEd]

Wester Hailes Growing Communities were out with @calumdarchitect yesterday consulting with local residents on more detailed proposals for a new 'Greenway Community Hub'. Lots of support for making this happen and remembering how things were in decades past. Excellent discussions

[Calum Duncan Arch @calumdarchitect]

I then led a consultation event with some locals around the Greenway. That was a hoot! #resilientcommunities #westerhailes @edibleestatesedinburgh @stallanbrand @insideatkins @upioneers

[Calum Duncan Arch @calumdarchitect]

Shining in the early evening light, but there sure are some awkward corners in Wester Hailes. I cycled from central Edinburgh, attempting to meander through Sighthill, and was struck by both geography and the urban design (both roads and paths).

[Calum Duncan Arch @calumdarchitect]

3. In the details, the twists and turns are far from the organic pattern you might find in the medieval old town for example. Difficult to be social or friendly in these kind of nooks.