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The Glasgow Institute of Architects (GIA)

The largest Chapter in the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS).

With over 1600 members located from Dumfries and Galloway to the islands of Argyll, the chapter covers a diverse membership.

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GIA Sustainability Talks and Tours 06_The Reuse Dividend
Aug 4
GIA Sustainability Talks and Tours 06_The Reuse Dividend

Join the GIA, O'DonnellBrown and Don't Waste Buildings as we explore the benefits of retrofitting existing buildings.

GIA Sustainability Talks and Tours 07_Russwood Production Facility
Aug 26
GIA Sustainability Talks and Tours 07_Russwood Production Facility

Join the GIA on a visit to the Russwood Production and Display Facility in Newtonmore

Multi-Disciplinary Challenge! Quiz Night
Sep 10
Multi-Disciplinary Challenge! Quiz Night

A quiz night for built environment industry professionals hosted by Quizmaster, Matt Davies, with complimentary welcome drink, food and excellent prizes to be won!

GIA Design Awards

GIA Student Awards

committees

Alexander Thomson Scholarship

glasgow urban design panel

wb whitie benevolent fund

Visioning Glasgow

 

PAST EVENTS

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GIA Sustainability Talks and Tours 03_ Parkhead Hub
Jun 23
GIA Sustainability Talks and Tours 03_ Parkhead Hub
GIA Sustainability Talks and Tours 05_Disembodied Carbon
May 5
GIA Sustainability Talks and Tours 05_Disembodied Carbon
GIA Sustainability Talks and Tours 04_Glasgow Women’s Library
Apr 30
GIA Sustainability Talks and Tours 04_Glasgow Women’s Library
The 158th AGM and Annual Lecture of the Glasgow Institute of Architects
Apr 23
The 158th AGM and Annual Lecture of the Glasgow Institute of Architects
GIA Spring Social
Apr 9
GIA Spring Social
GIA Conservation Talk and Tour_ Talking Heritage: The Architecture of the Citizens Theatre
Mar 19
GIA Conservation Talk and Tour_ Talking Heritage: The Architecture of the Citizens Theatre
GIA Building Visit; Glasgow City Chambers
Mar 12
GIA Building Visit; Glasgow City Chambers
In Conversation with...
Mar 5
In Conversation with...
GIA Sustainability Talks and Tours 02_ Balance White Paper
Feb 25
GIA Sustainability Talks and Tours 02_ Balance White Paper
Design Conversations: Architecture + Design Scotland
Feb 19
Design Conversations: Architecture + Design Scotland
In Conversation with...
Feb 5
In Conversation with...
Sustainability Talks and Tours 01_ 2026_Abhainn – Sustainable Living in a Connected Community
Feb 3
Sustainability Talks and Tours 01_ 2026_Abhainn – Sustainable Living in a Connected Community
GUDP - December 2025 Panel
Dec 11
GUDP - December 2025 Panel
GIA Design Awards 2025 Ceremony and Annual Dinner
Nov 20
GIA Design Awards 2025 Ceremony and Annual Dinner
GUDP - November 2025 Panel - Annual Review
Nov 20
GUDP - November 2025 Panel - Annual Review
GIA Council Meeting
Oct 23
GIA Council Meeting
StuCAN Festival
Oct 15
StuCAN Festival
GIA Autumn Social
Oct 9
GIA Autumn Social
GUDP - October 2025 Panel
Oct 9
GUDP - October 2025 Panel
GIA Student Award Gathering
Sep 25
GIA Student Award Gathering
GIA Sustainability Talks and Tours 06: The Standard, Midsteeple Quarter, Dumfries
Sep 5
GIA Sustainability Talks and Tours 06: The Standard, Midsteeple Quarter, Dumfries
Multi-Disciplinary Challenge! Quiz Night
Sep 4
Multi-Disciplinary Challenge! Quiz Night
GIA Building Visit; Govan Old Church
Aug 28
GIA Building Visit; Govan Old Church
GUDP - August 2025 Panel
Aug 28
GUDP - August 2025 Panel
GIA Council Meeting
Aug 14
GIA Council Meeting
GIA Summer Social
Aug 13
GIA Summer Social
GIA Sustainability Talks and Tours 05: Green Matters Quiz Night
Aug 12
GIA Sustainability Talks and Tours 05: Green Matters Quiz Night
GIA Building Visit; Provand's Lordship
Jul 24
GIA Building Visit; Provand's Lordship
GIA Sustainability Talks and Tours 04: Carbon Futures _ An Introduction to Whole Life Carbon
Jul 16
GIA Sustainability Talks and Tours 04: Carbon Futures _ An Introduction to Whole Life Carbon
GIA Building Visit; Alexander "Greek" Thomson's United Presbyterian Church
Jun 26
GIA Building Visit; Alexander "Greek" Thomson's United Presbyterian Church

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