Medical Architecture & Research Unit (MARU)

The Medical Architecture & Research Unit at London South Bank University has over 35 years experience in multi disciplinary research, consultancy and accredited training for professionals working in the planning, design and procurement of buildings for health care.

Its vision is to explore the interface between health service organisational culture and the built environment response. The core of our knowledge is the best thinking from around the world about architecture for health care.

Key Interests

• Developing the principles, tools and techniques of the planning process
• Creating a product in terms of new or reused buildings that is therapeutic, sustainable and responsive to future change