Global Urban Study: Scotland-Preparing | City Builders Ep.30

What are the steps taken and initial elements incorporated in preparing for an Archive DS Global Urban Study? Join Mark and Dorian for a discussion on that aspect of their Global Urban Study process. This episode provides some insight into the steps taken to prepare for a major travel study event. These include reading and research, planning an itinerary, identifying architectural, urban and cultural elements that are to be considered to study and tour, some sketching and note taking, among others steps. In this case, the example is the recently completed Global Urban study that has been titled, G.E.D. It was an immersive study of Scotland and G.E.D. is an acronym for Glasgow + Edinburgh + Distilleries. The study was focused on the 2 largest cities in Scotland and small towns, the countryside and Scottish distilleries that collectively help to establish the culture of this historic and legendary part of the world. ______________________________________________________________________ NOTE: All photos and videos shown in this episode were taken by Mark Nickita, FAIA and Dorian Moore, FAIA except as noted. A few aerial/satellite images from Google Earth. Please join the City Builders, LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to the channel and SHARE this episode with others! @CityBuildersLog ______________________________________________________________________ City Builders hosts: Mark Nickita, FAIA President of Archive DS, Detroit + Toronto. Architects, Urban Designers, City Builders Dorian Moore, FAIA Vice President of Archive DS, Detroit + Toronto. Architects, Urban Designers, City Builders Mark Nickita, FAIA and Dorian Moore, FAIA lead Archive DS, a distinctly unique urban design, architectural, planning and development consulting practice. Archive DS travels the globe studying and documenting urban development for use in practice in cities around North America. They are City Builders. Archive DS [Design Studio] is an award-winning team of urban specialists focused on re-establishing post-industrial cities and urban sites, with a primary emphasis on the Lake Belt Region of North America. Through architecture, urban design, civic leadership, entrepreneurial activity, lecturing and global urban research, Archive DS has established a reputation as experts regarding the enhancement of the built environment and their various challenges. The firm’s partners also serve as a resource on urban issues, as civic and professional leaders for local and national media outlets. Their professional experience has encompassed many aspects of city-making. These include major civic projects, adaptive reuse buildings, innovative mixed-use developments and historic renovations as well as the creation of design and economic strategies, urban visioning, and Placemaking, in addition to working as developers and the branding of projects and urban districts. Mark Nickita, FAIA and Dorian Moore, FAIA are available to assist in the development of building and urban design projects. They often team up with other firms and consult with development groups and municipalities. They have also presented and lectured for numerous groups on a variety of urban issues and topics throughout North America. contact info: www. ArchiveDS.com [email protected] 313.963.6687 ________________________________________________________ Music for video Intro and Outro: "Changers" written and performed by Curtainwall Curtainwall is: Dave Baker - Guitars Mike Gusway - Bass Mark Nickita - Drums+Vocals ________________________________________________________ Fair Use Disclaimer The content shared on this channel may include copyrighted material used for commentary, criticism, news reporting, teaching, research, or education purposes. All such use falls under the guidelines of Fair Use under Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 107). We do not claim ownership of any third-party images, video clips, or audio featured in this channel’s content. All rights remain with their respective owners. Copyright ©︎ 2026 City Builders, Mark Nickita, Dorian Moore. All Rights Reserved.