General Publications

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.

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.

The story of the puffer that features on The Local's gable mural

The regeneration project was about more than just housing. It aimed to ensure that the impact of an initial £16 million investment extended to the wider Lochside community. The People and Place initiative created an exciting series of projects to give the community a real say.

this illustrated report describes how residents in Lochside Ayr were able to have a real say in the development of planned openspaces and to set down the aspirations for the development of the wider neighbourhood.

At an early stage in the Lochside regeneration project, Fablevision in association with a team of young people produced this short film. As part of the People and Place initiative, it recorded residents’ feelings about the area now and their hopes for the future.

This project provides real construction industry career opportunities for disadvantaged young people. Here is an overview and PDZ Consulting’s independent evaluation of its first three years.

This booklet outlines the challenges that Ayrshire Housing faced over ten years to transform a redundant Listed church building into modern housing. The design by ARPL architects created a varied mix of new housing behind the retained main gable and tower of the original 1950s building.

Produced in conjunction with the SFHA, this booklet gives an overview of the work of Ayrshire Housing in words and pictures.

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 follow on report to the 2005 survey confirms growing levels of satisfaction with the services offered by Ayrshire Housing. The majority of tenants continue to see the service offered as representing good value for money.

This the third survey by Dr Brooks shows continuing very high levels of satisfaction amongst the association’s tenants. Again most tenants see renting from Ayrshire Housing in a very positive light.

The report shows increased levels of satisfaction from the previous study and very positive views on value for money.

An independent survey of our tenants' satisfaction with our services.

A post-Covid assessment of satisfaction levels.

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.

Produced with Ailsa Horizons and the Carrick Community Councils' Forum, this joint study considers housing demand and new delivery models.

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 report compares the performance of and user engagement with air source heat pumps against alternative energy efficiency measures.

A consideration of the heating and ventilation options for 1950's houses off the gas grid.

This follow on study demonstrates the benefits in value for money and comfort levels.

Demonstrates the benefits of careful detailng in retrofit works.

Assessing the comfort improvements following refurbishment of the Rowan Road flats.

Demonstrates the high performance and comfort achieved.