News

Project News
Woodmill and St Columba's RC High School outperforms energy targets while delivering healthier learning environments
The world’s largest Passivhaus certified education building is delivering exactly what we promised: A comfortable, healthy place to learn cutting energy bills and reducing energy consumption.
Date: 19 Feb 26
by Jamie Gregory
Associate Director, Architecture

Thought Leadership
Net zero and the future learning estate: Embedding GenZero principles through CF25 delivery
We explore how sustainable school design, CF25 delivery and GenZero principles are transforming England’s learning estate for net zero carbon.
Date: 19 Feb 26
by AHR

Thought Leadership
Sustainable Communities for Learning: Building Wales’s next generation of schools
Gary Overton discusses how Wales’s Sustainable Communities for Learning programme is transforming education through long-term investment in net zero, inclusive and community-focused schools.
Date: 17 Feb 26
by Gary Overton
Director, Architecture

Awards
Award-winning maternity, neonatal and children's design at the Countess of Chester Hospital
We’re delighted that the Countess of Chester Hospital’s Women and Children’s Building wins Best Architectural Design at the Healthcare Design Awards.
Date: 16 Feb 26
by AHR

Project News
We're proud to shape sustainable and affordable new homes in Southwark
We are delighted to be collaborating with Southwark Council and Wates Residential to support the delivery of around 350 new affordable homes across the borough.
Date: 16 Feb 26
by AHR

Thought Leadership
Scotland’s school estate: From recovery to reinvention
Exploring Scotland’s shift to outcome-led, LEIP-aligned schools, focusing on suitability, wellbeing, flexibility and Passivhaus performance beyond building condition.
Date: 13 Feb 26
by AHR

Practice News
Office 2035: A joint roundtable hosted by AHR, Ramboll and Sterling Properties
Explore the future of UK workplaces. Discover key insights from our joint roundtable on the barriers and opportunities shaping workplace design by 2035.
Date: 10 Feb 26
by Simon Lamprell
Director, Architecture

Practice News
National Apprenticeship Week: Building confidence, capability and opportunity
This National Apprenticeship Week, we are proudly highlighting the apprentices helping shape our practice today.
Date: 9 Feb 26
by AHR

Project News
Survey opens for the future Cranbrook Leisure and Wellbeing Centre, a welcoming community hub
The new leisure centre will form a key part of Cranbrook’s future ‘Leisure, Health and Wellbeing Campus’, helping to meet the needs of a growing and evolving community.
Date: 4 Feb 26
by AHR

Practice News
Creating places where people feel safe: introducing our new white paper on trauma-informed design
We’re delighted to release white paper on trauma-informed design with the University of Salford exploring how design can support wellbeing, safety and inclusive environments.
Date: 2 Feb 26
by AHR

Project News
How we're supporting the future of National Museum Cardiff
We’re delighted to join the design team exploring future plans for National Museum Cardiff, bringing heritage expertise, local insight and a collaborative approach.
Date: 30 Jan 26
by AHR

Project News
Supporting the next generation of designers at Edinburgh's landmark redevelopment, Base
We’re excited to be championing emerging talent through a sculpture design competition at Base, our landmark office redevelopment transforming the former Younger Building.
Date: 29 Jan 26
by AHR

Podcast
What makes a truly 'smart building' in 2025?
Guest Speakers: Adam Spall, AHR, David Porter, Knight Frank, Paul Bamber, AVM Solutions.
Date: 24 Jan 26
Hosted by Robert Hopkins
Director, Architecture
Events
We're attending DPRTE 2026, supporting the future of defence estates
DPRTE (Defence Procurement Research Technology Exportability) 2026 is an opportunity for us to collaborate and explore new ways to shape the next generation of defence estates and buildings.
Date: 20 Jan 26
by AHR

Practice News
Sharing what we’ve learned from our 2025 decarbonisation roundtable series
Discover insights from our 2025 decarbonisation roundtables on net zero buildings, circular economy, energy resilience, and digital tools for sustainable construction in the UK.
Date: 19 Jan 26
by AHR

Practice News
We’re delighted to have been reappointed to Kirklees Council’s Professional Consultancy Services Framework
We look forward to building on our decades-long relationship with Kirklees Council by delivering a wide range of design and restoration projects through to 2029.
Date: 16 Jan 26
by AHR

Project News
Planning approved for a flexible, forward-thinking innovation hub in Redditch
Marking a key milestone in delivering flexible workspace for local people and driving economic growth in the area, we’re pleased to share that plans for Redditch Innovation Centre have been approved.
Date: 11 Jan 26
by AHR

Project News
Our major hospital project, Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital (SaTH), reaches exciting milestone
The exciting event marked a significant milestone in the delivery of improved facilities for patients, colleagues and communities across the region.
Date: 6 Jan 26
by AHR

Project News
Planning approved for Wellfield Academy, one of five GenZero national pathfinder schools
We’re delighted that planning approval has been granted for the redevelopment of Wellfield Academy in Leyland, one of five GenZero national pathfinder schools.
Date: 6 Jan 26
by AHR

Project News
An exciting milestone reached as the redevelopment of Upton-by-Chester High School begins
Due to complete in 2028, the new secondary school will provide a high-quality, inclusive learning environment for 1,845 students.
Date: 5 Jan 26