15 Rutland Square Edinburgh EH1 2BE T 0131 229 7545 F 0131 228 2188 E mail@eaa.org.uk
Minutes of Edinburgh Architectural Association Council Meeting
The EAA Council met at RIAS, 15 Rutland Square, Edinburgh.
at 6pm on Tuesday 13th February 2007.
Attendance
= in attendance p = part only A= apology submitted
0 = no apologies received
Name Council 09 13 13 10 08 12 10 14
Member 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08
07 07 07 07 07 07 07 07
Ken Lochrie President
2006-2007
Colin Gilmour Past
President 0
2006-2007
Robert Black Vice
President
2006-2007
Ken Ralston Vice
President
2006-2007
Martin Bates 2004-2007 A
Jens Bergmark 2003-2007
John Cadell 2004-2007
Stephanie Hanna 2006-2009
Ian Hogg 2003-2006 A
Jack Hugh 2006-2009
Rory Kellett 2005-2008 A
Dermot Patterson 2005-2008 A A
Moray Royles 2003-2007 A 0
Ian Springford 2003-2006 0
Gloria Lo 2006-2009
Gillian Blackburn 2006-2009
Ian Stewart 2007-2010 0
David Jamieson Hon.
A
Treas.
Co-opted
Members
ECAN
Duncan Cameron BAG
Welcome & apologies
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15 Rutland Square Edinburgh EH1 2BE T 0131 229 7545 F 0131 228 2188 E mail@eaa.org.uk
MINUTES OF MEETING OF THE EDINBURGH ARCHITECTURAL ASSOCIATON
HELD IN: RIAS COUNCIL ROOM, RUTLAND SQUARE, EDINBURGH
DATE: 13 FEBRUARY 2007
WRITTEN BY: KEN LOCHRIE
CHAIR: KEN LOCHRIE, PRESIDENT
Action
1.0 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE – (see attendance list – to be separately issued).
The meeting expressed support and best wishes to Rory Kellett whose father is
critically ill in Singapore.
2.0 MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Approved
3.0 MATTERS ARISING
Covered within the Minute of the meeting.
4.0 EDINBURGH / RIAS
4.1 Andrew Leslie, RIAS Director of Practice, updated Council on the forthcoming EPC
scheme which is being promoted by SBSA through the RIAS. The scheme has to
be operational by 1 May 2007 when the new regulations come into force.
With regards to the self certification scheme for Sections 2 -5 it is progressing but
will not be up and running before July 2007.
It was agreed that an EAA CPD should be offered to Andrew Leslie. Colin Gilmour AL / CG
to review dates and agree venue with Andrew.
4.2 Sustainability Edinburgh: the Council have announced that they will implement
the policy as from 1 May 2007. To date no guidance documents have been issued
and there are doubts concerning the planning departments ability to assess
submissions. There are also concerns about projects currently on the “board”
which will be prejudiced by the implementation.
There is a proposal for a CPD event to be held by John Rosser, CEC, in March.
4.3 CDM Regulation: Andrew Leslie noted that a CPD event was being organised in RIAS /
conjunction with APS to review the implications on design elements. APS
5.0 ARCHITECTURE
5.1 Consultation with Local Authorities
It was agreed that this should be co-ordinated by RIAS to ensure a commonality of KL
response and enable “difficult” authorities to be identified. A progress report will be
requested at PPC on 21Feb. 07.
Action
5.2 EAA Awards
Robert Black reported that a shortlist had been prepared and the visits to these RB / KL
building would take place on 21/22 February.
5.3 EAA Ball
Ken Lochrie to contact Stewart Henderson regarding the ABS Raffle. There was a KL
desire to see fewer but better prizes.
Robert Black reported that to date table enquiries were approaching the break even
point.
There was discussion about the need for a main speech and improved visual
display.
Ken Lochrie and Robert Black to agree top table guest arrangements. KL / RB
6.0 REPORT’S
6.1 President’s Report
6.1.1 Strategic Plan
With the adoption of the EAA proposal for the formation of a Task Group. The
RIAS has called a meeting on 15 Feb 07 and Robert Black will be representing the
EAA.
6.1.2 Home Team Progress
KL reported that the Home Team is expected to report back to PPC on 21 Feb. 07.
6.1.3 Away Team Progress
KL reported no further progress on relocation sites. Awaiting strategic plan and
Home Team report.
6.1.4 Forthcoming events - volunteers required
14 March 2007 St David High School, Dalkieth
EAA Rep – Martin Bates
6.2 CPD
Colin Gilmour tabled a schedule of events which includes the EAA CPD events –
copy appended to the Minute.
Colin explained that the EAA Annual Lecture was taking shape and tabled an
estimate of costs. Council accepted the proposal and agreed to review whether CG
EAA should exploit any money raising opportunities. The Lecture by Ben
Langlands and Nikki Bell is scheduled to take place on 31 May2007.
6.3 Membership
Applications for membership received and accepted.
An application for an affiliate membership was received and it was agreed to KL
request guidance from RIAS on scope of such membership.
Action
6.4 Honorary Treasurer’s Report
The accounts are satisfactory.
6.5 EAA Committee Representatives and RIAS Representatives.
Client Advisory Services Committee meeting to be held KR
Ken Ralston will represent EAA
6.6 RIAS Task Group
Strategic Plan Working Group meeting to be held 15 Feb 07 RB
6.7 New Office Space
It was agreed to proceed with the purchase of the office furniture (6 meeting seats) DJ / IL
and a chair for Isabelle that she is comfortable using.
A price is being obtained for the erection of the light fittings.
6.8 Richard Beran
Last years winner of the JR Mackay medal has stated he did not receive his medal. IL
Colin Gilmour suggested that he was given it on the night. Isabelle to be asked to
contact him.
6.9 RIAS Young Architects Forum
A circular had been received from RIAS announcing a meeting to sound out the
feelings of young architects towards RIAS. Gillian Blackburn volunteered to attend GB
and report back to EAA.
7.0 ANY OTHER BUSINESS
7.1 EAA Borders
President has been invited to be a member of panel judging the Borders Design KL
Awards.
7.2 EAA/ECAN
ECAN require to select a representative to sit on EAA Council. Ken Lochrie has
been invited to an ECAN event on 14 Feb 07.
7.3 David Stamp – Obituary
Grant Gordon is preparing an obituary and is looking for information on David’s All
history with the EAA. Any pertinent information should be forwarded to Grant – tel:
538 7740 / grant.gordon@gordonandlatimer.co.uk.
7.4 EAA Room – Use by membership
Currently on hold till fit out work is complete.
Action
7.5 EAA Medals
KL reported that he had received an email from RIAS regarding the insurance of
medals. Isabelle has checked out numbers and informed the RIAS.
7.6 EAA Website
KL to ask IL to review information held on site as certain items appear to becoming KL / IL
dated.
7.7 EAA Midlothian
Vice President has been invited to be a member of panel judging the Midlothian
Design Awards.
8.0 NEXT MEETING
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8.1 The date of the next meeting will be Tuesday 13 March 2007 at 5.45 for 6.00 pm
RIAS Council Room, Rutland Square.
9.0 COUNCIL MEMBERS UPDATE
Change of Email – gillianblackburn@gogglemail.com