SMA Recognised as Forerunner for Scottish Sustainable Architecture
The Shetland Museum and Archives has been named as one of five best practice examples of high quality and sustainable architecture by the Scottish Executive.
The project, which is managed by the Shetland Amenity Trust, has been commended for it’s commitment to using environmentally friendly measures through using recycled and salvaged materials in the re-design of the building.
In the National Architecture Policy Document, architects and designers were urged to pursue five principles when building homes, schools, hospitals, offices and other public places in order to foster excellence in buildings constructed to stand the test of time. The document highlighted the Shetland Museum and Archives as being ‘an excellent example of a collaborative project where the design and fabric of the building seamlessly interweaves concerns for history, sustainable development and public art.’
Jimmy Moncrieff, General Manager at the Shetland Amenity Trust said:
“We are very proud to have been selected as an excellent example of architecture by the Scottish Executive.
The Shetland Amenity Trust has always been committed to constructing an iconic building in which to house Shetland’s rich Museum and Archives collections. So, to be seen as a best practice example in the improved quality and sustainability within Scottish architecture is fitting praise for the hard work and dedication given to the project from the vast number of contractors and staff involved.”
The full National Architecture Policy Document can be found at http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Resource/Doc/166461/0045366.pdf