Publications
Ayrshire Housing occasionally produces publications aimed at readers with a general or professional interest in housing and design.
Constellation by Stephen Hurrel, 2003
This is both a souvenir of the Constellation installation at the Citadel in Ayr and a guide to other organisations who may be considering commissioning public art linked to a wider social purpose. Download the e-book or e-mail us for a free print version to enjoy the photography and graphics to the full.
Constellation by Stephen Hurrel, 2003 (pdf)
Housing Needs in Rural Ayrshire by E A Mooney & K McKenzie, 2004
This research demonstrates that conventional
waiting lists tend to under-play the demands for rented housing in rural areas. It aids discussion about how applicants might make more informed choices and express their housing preferences.
This is available as an e-book only:
Housing Needs in Rural Ayrshire, 2004 (pdf)
Sunspace Augmented Positive Input Ventilation at Ballantrae by John Currie, 2005
This evaluates a prototype energy efficiency scheme. It confirmed substantial energy savings but notes the need to ensure that systems are as straightforward as possible and end-users are fully briefed on their operation. This is available as an e-book only:
Sunspace Augmented Positive Input Ventilation at Ballantrae, 2005 (pdf)
“Constellation”: Public Art in the Citadel by V L Pollock and J Sharp, 2005
This research considers tenants’ reactions to the Constellation public art project two years after its installation. It found that whilst many tenants were ambivalent or even negative, most considered it a familiar part of the landscape which they would not like to lose. It concludes that “Constellation has a lot to suggest to a field…over-run by heritage-driven or tokenistic works of art”. This is available as an e-book only:
Constellation report, 2005 (pdf)
Tenant Satisfaction Survey by David Brooks, 2005
This survey of Ayrshire Housing’s tenants shows very high levels of satisfaction and, importantly in terms of current debates, suggests that the majority view “social housing” in a positive light. This is available as an e-book only:
Tenant Satisfaction Survey, 2005 (pdf)
Spotlight on Ayrshire Housing, 2008
Produced in conjunction with the SFHA, this booklet gives an overview of the work of Ayrshire Housing in words and pictures. Download the e-book or e-mail us for a free print version to enjoy the photography and graphics to the full.
