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Favourite books: 50 years on, Schumacher’s call for small is as pertinent as ever

Kicking off our Christmas mini-series on architects’ favourite books, Shankari Raj champions EF Schumacher’s Small is Beautiful with its call to stop plundering the earth's resources

9 December 2024

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 Executive Architect

  • Galway, Ireland (IE)
  • €76,772 - €95,815 

Design Director

  • London
  • £100000 - £120000 per annum

Senior Architect

  • North Yorkshire
  • £40000 - £45000 per annum + Company Benefits

Architect/Scheme of Management Architect

  • Dulwich, London (Greater)
  • £60,000- £65,000 – based on experience and qualifications

Senior Interior Designer

  • London (Central), London (Greater)
  • £43,200-£49,299 plus £5,000 location allowance

Architects & Technologists

  • Cardiff (Caerdydd)
  • £35,000 - £50,000 commensurate on experience plus benefits

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