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A modernist Scottish hospital from a celebrated interwar practice

Sir John Burnet, Tait and Lorne's 1936 Hospital for Infectious Diseases in Paisley, now flats, followed the firm's renowned Royal Masonic Hospital in London

16 April 2025

Doors and windows

The slimmer the frame, the bigger the glazed unit, the more daylight harvested. And go for sliding doors - the best option for unobstructed views

Slim-framed sliding designs: more daylight in, better views out

Products with good U-values are important, but they need to be combined with correct installation, minimum thermal bridging and a well insulated and reasonably airtight building fabric

Why a home's energy efficiency is about more than U-values...

Architects can now access free consultations and technical support to assist with the ongoing refurbishment and repair of healthcare buildings

Free consultations and technical support for your healthcare projects

Specifying energy-efficient roof windows that have a discreet, authentic aesthetic brings all the benefits of the new while retaining the character of the old

All the efficiencies of the new while retaining the character of the old

The debate about polymer - or uPVC - versus aluminium has been raging for years. For many architects the latter is superior, but do recent innovations mean a rethink is due?

This under-estimated material can be a true alternative to aluminium

RIBA Jobs

Senior Architect

  • City of London, London
  • £44000 - £56000 per annum

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  • London (Central), London (Greater)
  • £48k - £52k

Architects (all levels)

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Associate Architect

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Associate Architect

  • City of London, London
  • £51000 - £67000 per annum

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