Architecture and Design Scotland Digital Hub
Exploring the future of digital innovation in the built environment.
Our new Digital Hub brings together design, data and digital innovation to help create better places across Scotland.
As part of our role as a Centre for Excellence, the Digital Hub provides a physical space at the Edinburgh Futures Institute to share knowledge, explore emerging technologies and support data-driven approaches to design, infrastructure, placemaking and the built environment.
Through collaboration with public sector partners, communities, industry and academia, the Hub helps connect people with the tools, expertise and insights needed to address complex challenges and shape a healthier and greener future for the people of Scotland.
Who's it for
The Digital Hub supports those interested in the future of Scotland’s built environment, including:
- Local authorities and public bodies
- Architects, designers and planners
- SMEs and industry professionals
- Researchers, innovators and technology partners
If you’re not on the list above and are interested in using the Digital Hub, get in touch here.
Why it matters
Digital technology, AI and data are transforming how we design, plan and maintain our places and spaces. The Digital Hub will help build knowledge, strengthen collaboration and improve access to the tools and insights that can support better decisions and better outcomes for people and places.
What you’ll find here
- How to sign up or register for the Digital Hub
- Latest news, publications and case studies
- Upcoming events, workshops or learning opportunities
I'm interested in the Digital Hub
If you are interested in finding out more about the Digital Hub and registering your interest in our programme of activity, please sign up here and set out why you would like to be involved.
Digital hub resources and insights
Our programme of work to support Digital Innovation started after our relocation to the Edinburgh Futures Institute in May 2024. Below are some of the highlights from our work on Digital.
- AI4CI Research project with the Scottish Borders Council
- AI in the City Public Forum October 2025
- The Data Lab Academy Innovation Challenge 2025
- Supporting the PlaceTech Innovation Lab report published 2024
Project partners and supporters
With thanks to our partners at The Scottish Government and Ramboll