Our Book of the Week, ‘Making Space’ by Jane Hall from @phaidonpress.bsky.social is a global survey of the most creative women practicing interior design in the 20th and 21st centuries. Copies are available in store, online and at our pop-up shop @edinburghcollegeofart.bsky.social on Thu 13/Fri 14

Just arrived in the shop: New Utopia - Cumbernauld The new zine in the Concrete Aesthetic series from Uhm Publishing landed this week along with more copies of their other Scottish titles

We’re been looking forward to this one since it was announced by @themodernist.bsky.social ‘Modernist Scotland’ by Bruce Peter is our Book of the Week. Copies available in store and online at bookshop.rias.org.uk

Join us next month as we explore the architectural and industrial heritage of 21st-century Glasgow with architect Rosalie Menon and photographer Alistair Leith. Tickets available via Eventbrite - link in bio

This week's book is 'Embodied Carbon for Sustainable Building Conservation' edited by Oriel Prizeman for @routledgebooks.bsky.social Featuring multi-disciplinary perspectives on treating embodied carbon in the conservation of historic environments, it provides the latest research and guidance.

Our Book of the Week is ‘Transform’ from Monacelli Press Featuring 12 projects from TenBerke studios which combine the best of old and new to create visibly repurposed places remade for and by the people who use them bookshop.rias.org.uk/products/transform

Join us on the 5th November to celebrate RIBA’s new title New Scottish Houses with author and architecture journalist Isabelle Priest. Tickets on our Eventbrite

This week’s featured title is ‘Sustainable and Regenerative Materials for Architecture’ A handbook of low- and no-carbon materials focusing on sustainable materials,their sourcing, technical properties and the processes required for their use in architecture. Copies available in store & online

Our Book of the Week is Cliff Hague and Richard Rodger's 'Campaigning for Edinburgh' from Birlinn Books. Celebrating their 150th anniversary, this fascinating history of @thecockburn.bsky.social documents their tireless work preserving Edinburgh’s unique built environment for future generations.

Next Thursday (11th September), we mark 150 years of the Cockburn Association with the authors of their recent book ‘Campaigning for Edinburgh’. Join us at the RIAS Bookshop. Doors open at 6pm for a 6:30pm start. Tickets available: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bookshopla...

Our Book of the Week is an overview from architectural practice fardaa of their project to adapt a ruined byre into the dining space for restaurant Croft 3 on Mull. Copies available in store and online at bookshop.rias.org.uk

Our Book of the Week is an exploration of Scotland’s lighthouses from the earliest beacons to the automation of modern times, featuring photos and drawings from the Historic Environment Scotland archive.

We looking to escape the crowds with this week’s book pick, ‘Bothy: In Search of Simple Shelter’ by Kat Hill from @wmcollinsbooks.bsky.social Copies available in store or online at bookshop.rias.org.uk

Our Book of the Week is ‘100 Sustainable Scottish Buildings’ published by SEDA. A showcase of diverse building projects from across Scotland, all of which adopted a sustainable approach to design Copies are available in store or via bookshop.rias.org.uk/products/100-sustainable-scottish-buildings

Our Book of the Week is Isabelle Priest’s ‘New Scottish Homes’ from RIBA. A sumptuous celebration of the cutting edge of contemporary Scottish residential architecture.

Our Book of the Week is ‘1960s University Buildings’ by John Barr. John will be joining us on Thu for our next BookshopLATE to discuss how universities became the home of cutting edge architecture in the sixties www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bookshoplates-1960s-university-buildings-tickets-1394366019299

Our Book of the Week is Roger Emmerson’s ‘Scotland in 100 Buildings’ from @luathpress.bsky.social A perfectly pocket-sized guide to Scotland’s architectural heritage from prehistory to the modern day.

Last week, we hosted Professor Richard Williams talking about The Expressway World which examines the impact of large-scale automotive infrastructure from the 1960s, 70s, and 80s on urban environments, and explored the challenges these developments pose for cities in the 21st century.

And back in stock after a flurry of weekend purchases. Thanks to all who bought and @thisismyglasgow.bsky.social for the speedy delivery of fresh new copies! Available in store and online at bookshop.rias.org.uk

For our next BookshopLATE we'll be joined by John Barr who'll be discussing his new book '1960s University Buildings' with Gordon Murray PPRIAS Thu 10th July 18:30 (doors open 18:00) Tix & more info: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bookshoplates-1960s-university-buildings-tickets-1394366019299

Our featured book is Cities Made Differently’ which asks us what makes a city and who decides? A fabulous combination of history, myth, science & imagination it shows they can be whatever we want them to be and what’s possible when we give way to wonder.

Our Book of the Week is ‘The Expressway World’ by Richard J. Williams which explores the history and potential futures of urban expressways across the world. Join us on Wed 18th when Richard will be discussing his book with us at RIAS HQ. Tickets via Eventbrite link in bio.

#IndieBookshopWeek kicks off tomorrow and whilst we're closed over the weekend you can still support us with a purchase through our @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social page Buy any book via the link below and you'll be in with a chance of winning a £250 digital gift card. uk.bookshop.org/shop/RIASBoo...

Our Book of the Week, ‘Urban Design Made by Humans’, is a reference book presenting 56 concepts fundamental to the design and interpretation of human settlements. Copies available to purchase in store or via our online bookshop

For our next BookshopLATES we will be joined by Richard J. Williams and Sepideh Karami from ESALA who will be discussing the past, present and future of urban expressways across the world. Tickets available via Eventbrite bit.ly/3YLAiUl Copies of Richard's book are available from the bookshop

Our Book of the Week, ‘Soft City’ by David Sim explores how the built environment can remain liveable, easily navigated, and sustainable in an increasingly urbanised world. bookshop.rias.org.uk/products/soft-city-building-density-for-everyday-life

We will be closed for the bank holiday on Monday 19th May. We’ll be back open as usual at 10am on Tuesday. Have a lovely long weekend!

For our next BookshopLATES we will be joined by Richard J. Williams and Sepideh Karami from ESALA who will be discussing the past, present and future of urban expressways across the world. Tickets available via Eventbrite bit.ly/3YLAiUl Copies of Richard's book are available from the bookshop

This week's featured book, 'Restorative Cities', explores ways of placing mental health and wellness at the forefront of urban design. With chapters including the green city, the sensory city and the active city, it highlights a number of strategies for improving residents' wellbeing.

Last night, we hosted Roger Emmerson talking to Stuart McHardy about his latest book ‘Scotland in 100 Buildings’. A great event by all accounts where Roger talked us through some of the buildings he’s chosen. Buy the book (link in our bio) and then tell us which buildings would make your list

Hot off the presses in time for tonight’s event Last few tickets available here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/bookshoplates-scotland-in-100-buildings-tickets-1309624816079

Our Book of the Week considers who our urban streets belong to and who decides how they should be used. It challenges readers to rethink their dependence on cars and put people at the centre of urban design instead. Copies available via bookshop.rias.org.uk

We will be closed for the May Day bank holiday on Monday 5th May. We’ll be back open Tuesday 6th at 10am as usual. Here’s hoping the weather stays nice so we can read a book in the sunshine!

We're delighted to be supporting Dr May East's talk at EICC Live next Tuesday evening. More information about the event and how to book tickets can be found on the EICC website. www.eicc.co.uk/whats-on Copies of May's book will be available at the event or buy via bookshop.rias.org.uk

Now available in paperback, our Book of the Week is Nick Bano’s incisive analysis of the housing crisis ‘Against Landlords’

Had a fantastic evening on Wednesday welcoming @chrislesliephoto.bsky.social @alisonirvine.bsky.social and @dialectographer.bsky.social to the RIAS for a talk on their book Concrete Dreams. Huge thank you to our speakers and to the chair Malcolm Fraser for such an engaging event.

I loved our talk at the @riasbookshop.bsky.social on #Cumbernauld. Chaired excellently by architect Malcolm Fraser and full of heated discussion from the audience, it was a great night. @nlheritage.bsky.social @chrislesliephoto.bsky.social @dialectographer.bsky.social Thanks for having us, RIAS!

⭐️ BOOK OF THE WEEK ⭐️ ‘Concrete Dreams’ by Alison Irvine, Chris Leslie and Mitch Miller Explore the complex legacy of Cumbernauld’s iconic, but divisive, brutalist town centre through the stories of its residents in this lavishly illustrated volume.

If you're interested in Cumbernauld, architecture, social history, stories, photography and illustration, & if you can get to Edinburgh on 23rd April, this is the event for you! @dialectographer.bsky.social @chrislesliephoto.bsky.social @riasbookshop.bsky.social www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bookshopla...

Join us next Wednesday for our latest BookshopLATE talk on Cumbernauld Town Centre. Tickets available here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bookshopla...

Brutal Glasgow in Edinburgh at RIAS ⭐️ @riasbookshop.bsky.social @nebopeklo.bsky.social

Our Book of the Week is ‘Art Deco Scotland’ Author Bruce Peter guides us through a diverse range of Art Deco villas, shops, cinemas, ocean liners and more from the HES collection. bookshop.rias.org.uk/products/art-deco-scotland-design-and-architecture-in-the-jazz-age

The Bookshop will be closed Monday 14th April, Good Friday 18th April, and Easter Monday 21st April for the bank holidays. Wishing all our customers a wonderful Easter weekend!

Brutal Glasgow An interactive multimedia exhibition showing at RIAS HQ, 15 Rutland Square until 2nd May Not local? View the exhibition online glasgowheritage.org.uk/brutal-glasgow and browse related titles uk.bookshop.org/lists/brutally-modern

This week’s book is ‘The Tenement Revealed’ by John Gilbert. A comprehensive guide to the construction of tenement housing in Scotland from 1700 to 1915, it is both historical record and maintenance manual for those working on and living in tenements today.

Join us on Thu 8th May for the launch of 'Scotland in 100 Buildings' by Roger Emmerson Hear Roger discuss the genesis of the book with fellow author Stuart McHardy, before sharing his reflections on a selection of buildings featured within it. Book tickets: bit.ly/42cTKtN

We’re delighted to be hosting Concrete Dreams: The Rise and Fall of Cumbernauld Town Centre on Wednesday 23rd April. Join Recollective to discover Cumbernauld Town Centre through the eyes of its residents, past and present. Tickets here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/bookshopla...

Spring has sprung in Rutland Square and it’s the perfect time to drop by, browse what’s new on the shelves, grab a copy of ‘The Pocket Guide to Edinburgh’s Best Buildings’ and go exploring the city

📚 Book of the Week 📚 ‘Housing For for Purpose’ by Fionn Stevenson Drawing on many years of research in building performance evaluation this book argues feedback and learning drawn from every stage of a project are key to reducing carbon emissions whilst meeting occupant needs

Great event here at RIAS HQ last night with Johnny Rodger speaking about his recent book 'The Housing Film' Fascinating to hear about the prominence of women filmmakers in the genre & the birth of the voxpop in the 1935 short 'Housing Problems' Plus a trailer for the film of the book!