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![Creating healthy neighbourhoods with a focus on people and place](https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/Abbey-Area/2_NJY-Studio.jpg?w=100&h=75&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015431&s=6a1eedf55ab77ab8b47d1e7f8ffcebda 100w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/Abbey-Area/2_NJY-Studio.jpg?w=400&h=300&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015431&s=f80034a8aabc450d89bf51622f74548d 400w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/Abbey-Area/2_NJY-Studio.jpg?w=600&h=450&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015431&s=09052ea43230653b57e0489629b40169 600w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/Abbey-Area/2_NJY-Studio.jpg?w=800&h=600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015431&s=7b9d4dced77e698cb6f64ec57f79dab3 800w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/Abbey-Area/2_NJY-Studio.jpg?w=1000&h=750&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015431&s=1b7c8737744767f2ebea747c52120ecf 1000w)
Thought Leadership
Creating healthy neighbourhoods with a focus on people and place
As our population grows and ages, and more people move to cities, the government has a big job to keep everyone healthy.
Date: 4 Jan 24
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by AHR
Thought Leadership
Supporting the town where our story began
For over 180 years, our architecture and building consultancy services have supported the development and conservation of Huddersfield Town Centre.
Date: 10 Nov 23
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by AHR
![How Passivhaus integration is revolutionising the UK's largest Passivhaus education building](https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/Replacement-Woodmill-and-St-Columbas-High-Schools/c4.jpg?w=100&h=75&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015873&s=a6f7b4160f33385407db6a146001c6c5 100w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/Replacement-Woodmill-and-St-Columbas-High-Schools/c4.jpg?w=400&h=300&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015873&s=dc2f624ba73600a01f3c02117989bd90 400w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/Replacement-Woodmill-and-St-Columbas-High-Schools/c4.jpg?w=600&h=450&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015873&s=16218c35ffe5aa5ce6f9a00fc91a67ce 600w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/Replacement-Woodmill-and-St-Columbas-High-Schools/c4.jpg?w=800&h=600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015873&s=6a3d00e7f7b31c82b2313b3a55d5cfe8 800w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/Replacement-Woodmill-and-St-Columbas-High-Schools/c4.jpg?w=1000&h=750&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015873&s=1581b570f72e148507dd377125ed7391 1000w)
Thought Leadership
How Passivhaus integration is revolutionising the UK's largest Passivhaus education building
This project for Fife Council brings together two secondary schools into a single building, sitting on a shared site with a new Fife College building to create a new education hub.
Date: 12 Jun 23
![Jamie Gregory - Associate Director, Architecture](https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/People/avatars/AHR_JamieGregory_Avatar.jpg.png?w=80&h=80&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015348&s=d5266de29a3f6e04bf22addb04de490f)
by Jamie Gregory
Associate Director, Architecture
![Green Roofs - Did the Teletubbies have it right?](https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/News/Green-Roofs/WORLD_GREEN_ROOF_DAY4.jpg?w=100&h=75&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015330&s=0a6a6d909ab997bc73df692fe3405451 100w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/News/Green-Roofs/WORLD_GREEN_ROOF_DAY4.jpg?w=400&h=300&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015330&s=9efd880a6d380eaff892e9e6302f51dd 400w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/News/Green-Roofs/WORLD_GREEN_ROOF_DAY4.jpg?w=600&h=450&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015330&s=351f12f22628da0e985ad4e1dc4e01d0 600w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/News/Green-Roofs/WORLD_GREEN_ROOF_DAY4.jpg?w=800&h=600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015330&s=47d43a9566e60df6aca7bf8ec0f28a99 800w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/News/Green-Roofs/WORLD_GREEN_ROOF_DAY4.jpg?w=1000&h=750&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015330&s=2ebb01a5485fa988f0dc161e2f701fa6 1000w)
Thought Leadership
Green Roofs - Did the Teletubbies have it right?
Green roofs have been around for centuries and they are far more than just an adornment to an eco-house.
Date: 2 Jun 23
![Stefan Harris - Associate, Architecture](https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/People/avatars/ahr-StefanHarris-Avatar.jpg?w=80&h=80&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1701707825&s=68caa8a2fa021b47908e5620a2b7b14e)
by Stefan Harris
Associate, Architecture
![Why we need to retrofit to achieve net zero](https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/55-Colmore-Row/55-Colmore-Row_02_View-from-St-Phillips-Cathedral.jpg?w=100&h=75&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015419&s=63418e4ce7b293d4ef2d286e247f41d0 100w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/55-Colmore-Row/55-Colmore-Row_02_View-from-St-Phillips-Cathedral.jpg?w=400&h=300&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015419&s=a206f929ff73f0f35c10b0d220f71d75 400w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/55-Colmore-Row/55-Colmore-Row_02_View-from-St-Phillips-Cathedral.jpg?w=600&h=450&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015419&s=089247dc0be8f133c2a6e0ff97212e4b 600w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/55-Colmore-Row/55-Colmore-Row_02_View-from-St-Phillips-Cathedral.jpg?w=800&h=600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015419&s=39c27e5e63fcb3ad133a19b8303e3749 800w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/55-Colmore-Row/55-Colmore-Row_02_View-from-St-Phillips-Cathedral.jpg?w=1000&h=750&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015419&s=e71724f75ba6d61c7d627e4faba7a4d6 1000w)
Thought Leadership
Why we need to retrofit to achieve net zero
Retrofitting buildings is critical to decarbonisation and achieving net zero. What are the challenges, opportunities, and steps we need to take to get there?
Date: 24 May 23
![Robert Hopkins - Director, Architecture](https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/People/avatars/AHR-RobertHopkins-Avatar.jpg.png?w=80&h=80&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015343&s=a83124e37ec93e66e2134f559b27fe8e)
by Robert Hopkins
Director, Architecture
![Reimagining our railway stations as hubs](https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/Stoke-Station/StokeStation0074.jpg?w=100&h=75&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015936&s=fe72194400e6ed344ff7931eff6f2f83 100w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/Stoke-Station/StokeStation0074.jpg?w=400&h=300&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015936&s=bcffbc4f74f957be5544a7336b598caa 400w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/Stoke-Station/StokeStation0074.jpg?w=600&h=450&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015936&s=f45c07fb62dea9f57816e6d655ad655a 600w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/Stoke-Station/StokeStation0074.jpg?w=800&h=600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015936&s=6691433ed0f52dcda9797d68514ffb32 800w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/Stoke-Station/StokeStation0074.jpg?w=1000&h=750&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015936&s=263f58b387527d2e7cbb959b7c7f4b22 1000w)
Thought Leadership
Reimagining our railway stations as hubs
Reimagining our railway stations as hubs to enhance economic growth and support the promotion of sustainable travel
Date: 13 Apr 23
![Samantha Smith - Director, Building Consultancy](https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/People/avatars/AHR_SamanthaSmith_Avatar.jpg.png?w=80&h=80&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015353&s=53e9f1ca955182e75a9068eef4773b45)
by Samantha Smith
Director, Building Consultancy
![The Retrofit Toolkit in action](https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/Loreto-Grammar-School/AHR-Schools-LoretoGrammarSchool-Manchester_2023-02-07-144631_dstv.jpg?w=100&h=75&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015761&s=a6962dee060e3d2314c9c5f5643f5b50 100w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/Loreto-Grammar-School/AHR-Schools-LoretoGrammarSchool-Manchester_2023-02-07-144631_dstv.jpg?w=400&h=300&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015761&s=970a9a88cbe202215497e629adf3eee0 400w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/Loreto-Grammar-School/AHR-Schools-LoretoGrammarSchool-Manchester_2023-02-07-144631_dstv.jpg?w=600&h=450&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015761&s=a27b71e98bb85dfa2281c408d7805386 600w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/Loreto-Grammar-School/AHR-Schools-LoretoGrammarSchool-Manchester_2023-02-07-144631_dstv.jpg?w=800&h=600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015761&s=7e05d363bee831e532025fda9f8058b6 800w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/Loreto-Grammar-School/AHR-Schools-LoretoGrammarSchool-Manchester_2023-02-07-144631_dstv.jpg?w=1000&h=750&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015761&s=9af3a6d522b572a1cf829e582544ec10 1000w)
Thought Leadership
The Retrofit Toolkit in action
The first of our retrofit studies challenged us to propose six interventions to decarbonise a typical school building to reduce its energy usage.
Date: 3 Feb 23
![Robert Hopkins - Director, Architecture](https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/People/avatars/AHR-RobertHopkins-Avatar.jpg.png?w=80&h=80&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015343&s=a83124e37ec93e66e2134f559b27fe8e)
by Robert Hopkins
Director, Architecture
![The Department for Education (DfE) push for education design to meet](https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/News/The-department-for-education-push-for-education-design-to-meet/Schools-stock-image.jpg?w=100&h=75&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015333&s=4de83ed451c3676c8c6288cda8ed6b6f 100w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/News/The-department-for-education-push-for-education-design-to-meet/Schools-stock-image.jpg?w=400&h=300&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015333&s=823fafabb9fcf13dbd40e183c7efef0b 400w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/News/The-department-for-education-push-for-education-design-to-meet/Schools-stock-image.jpg?w=600&h=450&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015333&s=f72d3ca6b129c2d9a2ab657a88514115 600w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/News/The-department-for-education-push-for-education-design-to-meet/Schools-stock-image.jpg?w=800&h=600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015333&s=84d87471dc77cabab47d95c5535d7f7a 800w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/News/The-department-for-education-push-for-education-design-to-meet/Schools-stock-image.jpg?w=1000&h=750&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015333&s=9975fbc5a08ed55508f055129d109a50 1000w)
Thought Leadership
The Department for Education (DfE) push for education design to meet
The DfE’s push for education design to deliver a ‘Gen Zero’ product is laudable in its ambition. How will the construction industry meet this challenge?
Date: 22 Aug 22
![Imran Kassim - Director, Architecture](https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/People/avatars/AHR_ImranKassim_Avatar.jpg.png?w=80&h=80&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015348&s=99bae5e704867d7e312032cd41cfc100)
by Imran Kassim
Director, Architecture
![Why recovery will bring a new healthcare estate](https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/Abbey-Area/2_NJY-Studio.jpg?w=100&h=75&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015431&s=6a1eedf55ab77ab8b47d1e7f8ffcebda 100w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/Abbey-Area/2_NJY-Studio.jpg?w=400&h=300&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015431&s=f80034a8aabc450d89bf51622f74548d 400w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/Abbey-Area/2_NJY-Studio.jpg?w=600&h=450&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015431&s=09052ea43230653b57e0489629b40169 600w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/Abbey-Area/2_NJY-Studio.jpg?w=800&h=600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015431&s=7b9d4dced77e698cb6f64ec57f79dab3 800w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/Abbey-Area/2_NJY-Studio.jpg?w=1000&h=750&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015431&s=1b7c8737744767f2ebea747c52120ecf 1000w)
Thought Leadership
Why recovery will bring a new healthcare estate
How changing perspectives to our health and wellbeing are front-of-mind for people have impacted demand on healthcare estates and health infrastructure.
Date: 4 Jul 22
![Gareth Banks - Regional Director, Architecture](https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/People/avatars/AHR_GarethBanks_Avatar.jpg.png?w=80&h=80&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015347&s=e4e2646251cd1e1ce11fd66211c8e295)
by Gareth Banks
Regional Director, Architecture
![The architect’s role in maximising modular benefits for residential developments](https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/St-Marys-Island/StMarysIsland0379.jpg?w=100&h=75&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015925&s=0bc086cedf70585fd54dc97075cff8cb 100w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/St-Marys-Island/StMarysIsland0379.jpg?w=400&h=300&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015925&s=b58d1ff0f1c6e8756c829d4825d324bc 400w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/St-Marys-Island/StMarysIsland0379.jpg?w=600&h=450&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015925&s=7026af0bd1fe6d85f644de49e0ee5f76 600w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/St-Marys-Island/StMarysIsland0379.jpg?w=800&h=600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015925&s=78bc286c57df1563983ce44c0cfed465 800w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/St-Marys-Island/StMarysIsland0379.jpg?w=1000&h=750&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015925&s=ab013612b076d6373fb22c047f996566 1000w)
Thought Leadership
The architect’s role in maximising modular benefits for residential developments
As the housing crisis deepens and the government and developers are tasked with finding a solution, MMC can often provide flexible housing solutions at high volume and quick turnaround.
Date: 25 Jun 22
![David de Sousa - Director, Architecture](https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/People/avatars/AHR-DavidDeSousa-Avatar.jpg?w=80&h=80&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015338&s=bc882fda3029c8e1a13e77714580f225)
by David de Sousa
Director, Architecture
![Can social value help the UK ‘Build Back Better’ in a post-Covid world?](https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/New-Office-Photography/AHR-H-_CW_9804.jpg?w=100&h=75&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015312&s=5cf56561f8812011f4a40a389ce622cf 100w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/New-Office-Photography/AHR-H-_CW_9804.jpg?w=400&h=300&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015312&s=d2d9155df1ee0a070ddc32e3425da110 400w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/New-Office-Photography/AHR-H-_CW_9804.jpg?w=600&h=450&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015312&s=ee568b6a275c8c060fe90f2e8da42cc0 600w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/New-Office-Photography/AHR-H-_CW_9804.jpg?w=800&h=600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015312&s=a1ed17c33c21c770e7ce948c5034e404 800w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/New-Office-Photography/AHR-H-_CW_9804.jpg?w=1000&h=750&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015312&s=0c946b1abbcbf3af9eae5b17fa7034bb 1000w)
Thought Leadership
Can social value help the UK ‘Build Back Better’ in a post-Covid world?
Looking ahead to a post-COVID world in an effort to take learnings from the enormous challenges faced and ‘Build Back Better’.
Date: 7 Jun 22
![Mark Stead - Director, Building Consultancy](https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/People/avatars/AHR_MarkStead_Avatar.jpg.png?w=80&h=80&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015351&s=486745b0fcb4a987fcf35afb8366b71a)
by Mark Stead
Director, Building Consultancy
![Revitalising communities by the reprioritisation of spaces](https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/Project-Anchor/AHR_Scunthorpe_SHOT_1000.jpg?w=100&h=75&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015861&s=211d179c35bab59afff6d5aaac52c793 100w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/Project-Anchor/AHR_Scunthorpe_SHOT_1000.jpg?w=400&h=300&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015861&s=0bf65f32d436fc2390b4eb7c0c73a8d1 400w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/Project-Anchor/AHR_Scunthorpe_SHOT_1000.jpg?w=600&h=450&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015861&s=6161f4e07188660cbdf2b380b8447fca 600w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/Project-Anchor/AHR_Scunthorpe_SHOT_1000.jpg?w=800&h=600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015861&s=3f1f6e7b35e3765abddbab07b65f2aaa 800w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/Project-Anchor/AHR_Scunthorpe_SHOT_1000.jpg?w=1000&h=750&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015861&s=5009c47ca1d3dd1f310eec2b5d6ba99d 1000w)
Thought Leadership
Revitalising communities by the reprioritisation of spaces
Locally-led town centre regeneration is key to driving resilient communities in the future. The purpose of the British high street is no longer solely retail.
Date: 7 Jun 22
![Gurminder Sanghera - Director, Architecture](https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/People/avatars/AHR-GimSanghera-Avatar.jpg?w=80&h=80&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015338&s=e763d0d3a0449fd06c159e54952e06f2)
by Gurminder Sanghera
Director, Architecture
![15-minute neighbourhood -Transport Infrastructure](https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/Langarth-Garden-Village/Langarth-Park-Interim-Junction.jpg?w=100&h=75&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015737&s=03ab0d5f2fab0c8474848df94f4bd19d 100w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/Langarth-Garden-Village/Langarth-Park-Interim-Junction.jpg?w=400&h=300&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015737&s=79a19a3536dbd50ccf4f9a2f7b0f2592 400w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/Langarth-Garden-Village/Langarth-Park-Interim-Junction.jpg?w=600&h=450&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015737&s=ea2d8920a16eb3e1766f6384d9f28453 600w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/Langarth-Garden-Village/Langarth-Park-Interim-Junction.jpg?w=800&h=600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015737&s=98f910a9f85c02b9e760226190e06060 800w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/Langarth-Garden-Village/Langarth-Park-Interim-Junction.jpg?w=1000&h=750&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015737&s=951f9303ed620455b1019bc53a629c38 1000w)
Thought Leadership
15-minute neighbourhood -Transport Infrastructure
Like countless others, one of our architects had to relocate out of a city into a nearby commuter town, forced by the pandemic. How have her experiences have shaped a new ethos behind town planning.
Date: 5 Nov 21
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Thought Leadership
Modern Methods of Construction in healthcare in a time of crisis
How can architects harness the power of MMC in times of crisis.
Date: 18 Jul 21
![Gareth Banks - Regional Director, Architecture](https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/People/avatars/AHR_GarethBanks_Avatar.jpg.png?w=80&h=80&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015347&s=e4e2646251cd1e1ce11fd66211c8e295)
by Gareth Banks
Regional Director, Architecture
![Taking a retrospective approach to BIM](https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/News/Taking-a-retrospective-approach-to-BIM/Carpark-Entrance-w-Sign.jpg?w=100&h=75&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015333&s=c6f169465d564d7412dc16e93ad276ac 100w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/News/Taking-a-retrospective-approach-to-BIM/Carpark-Entrance-w-Sign.jpg?w=400&h=300&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015333&s=bf2285c6e883e27ff49a594741d4eb04 400w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/News/Taking-a-retrospective-approach-to-BIM/Carpark-Entrance-w-Sign.jpg?w=600&h=450&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015333&s=d458f51e689a78bd39e276bd49438416 600w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/News/Taking-a-retrospective-approach-to-BIM/Carpark-Entrance-w-Sign.jpg?w=800&h=600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015333&s=73ab605014607113390a55fb44e93b08 800w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/News/Taking-a-retrospective-approach-to-BIM/Carpark-Entrance-w-Sign.jpg?w=1000&h=750&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015333&s=2bbd621c0865c13502752cf59d8fe7d2 1000w)
Thought Leadership
Taking a retrospective approach to BIM
While the majority of the construction sector have embraced BIM, some parts of the industry have shown more resistance. This has persisted even as software becomes less and less expensive.
Date: 21 Feb 21
![Lee McDougall - Director, Building Consultancy](https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/People/avatars/AHR_LeeMcDougall_Avatar.jpg.png?w=80&h=80&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015350&s=beac536b2372885cf6a59ffdc22a69b3)
by Lee McDougall
Director, Building Consultancy
![Maintaining top class academy estates](https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/Loreto-Grammar-School/AHR-Schools-LoretoGrammarSchool-Manchester.jpg?w=100&h=75&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015760&s=5d169bfcd96762ecfce13b0fec754a04 100w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/Loreto-Grammar-School/AHR-Schools-LoretoGrammarSchool-Manchester.jpg?w=400&h=300&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015760&s=e91addd602e6287c80ffdc7424707ddd 400w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/Loreto-Grammar-School/AHR-Schools-LoretoGrammarSchool-Manchester.jpg?w=600&h=450&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015760&s=69ebebcf8753e001f69e9b1ba98aff24 600w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/Loreto-Grammar-School/AHR-Schools-LoretoGrammarSchool-Manchester.jpg?w=800&h=600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015760&s=8324c85adce18f7b4c7058d6c5e4c100 800w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/Loreto-Grammar-School/AHR-Schools-LoretoGrammarSchool-Manchester.jpg?w=1000&h=750&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015760&s=e87cc3600c6f1e076b4a45e1a9dde584 1000w)
Thought Leadership
Maintaining top class academy estates
How to maintain academy estates and maximise existing assets.
Date: 9 Dec 20
![Allan Hunt - Managing Director, Building Consultancy](https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/People/avatars/AHR-AllanHunt-Avatar.jpg?w=80&h=80&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1701774176&s=f85e6a545f48d335bc59201fa5d65e23)
by Allan Hunt
Managing Director, Building Consultancy
![Using smart technology in the wake of Covid-19](https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/New-Office-Photography/AHR-H-_CW_9272.jpg?w=100&h=75&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015310&s=2f81b9fc0a93a3415c8d1a661366cb93 100w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/New-Office-Photography/AHR-H-_CW_9272.jpg?w=400&h=300&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015310&s=22418f69f7a5eca1687c2aac3cef819d 400w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/New-Office-Photography/AHR-H-_CW_9272.jpg?w=600&h=450&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015310&s=05d89f383b8325c4725e14988fe79a56 600w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/New-Office-Photography/AHR-H-_CW_9272.jpg?w=800&h=600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015310&s=0ee464c67d9c592c1d01afce764681e1 800w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/New-Office-Photography/AHR-H-_CW_9272.jpg?w=1000&h=750&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015310&s=28d6fc9395ab5a7579f5e00fc4fed73b 1000w)
Thought Leadership
Using smart technology in the wake of Covid-19
Covid-19 introduced a new set of challenges for businesses and workplaces to ensure staff can work flexibly. How can using technology help us safely attend our workplaces?
Date: 28 Oct 20
![Lee McDougall - Director, Building Consultancy](https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/People/avatars/AHR_LeeMcDougall_Avatar.jpg.png?w=80&h=80&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015350&s=beac536b2372885cf6a59ffdc22a69b3)
by Lee McDougall
Director, Building Consultancy
Thought Leadership
Social Value changes for 2021
We were delighted to see the shift in public procurement policy relating to social value last week, looking to strengthen the impact of the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012.
Date: 9 Oct 20
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by AHR
![How local authorities can become catalysts for growth](https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/Keynsham-regeneration/f17rr036.jpg?w=100&h=75&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015723&s=63f3337922f52b29b37bbf6b29a28c97 100w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/Keynsham-regeneration/f17rr036.jpg?w=400&h=300&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015723&s=a58dc44bb69cbe12a0803d6e04b57002 400w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/Keynsham-regeneration/f17rr036.jpg?w=600&h=450&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015723&s=0c0d29d810a5e0f73a679ea0976895dd 600w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/Keynsham-regeneration/f17rr036.jpg?w=800&h=600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015723&s=1f9afb566dd46cadc69802db04ddeabd 800w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/Keynsham-regeneration/f17rr036.jpg?w=1000&h=750&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015723&s=67a84ae8eafcf91fc3704a81b3ac961a 1000w)
Thought Leadership
How local authorities can become catalysts for growth
Driving growth across the UK’s regions is one of the big challenges facing local and central government today. It is more important than ever that local authorities are equipped to intervene.
Date: 18 Sept 20
![Karle Burford - Director, Architecture](https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/People/avatars/AHR_KarleBurford_Avatar.jpg.png?w=80&h=80&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015350&s=bcb332d9b22ef6258d4396fd3d91a546)
by Karle Burford
Director, Architecture
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Thought Leadership
BIM and FM software in building management
BIM has gone mainstream, yet its benefits post-build, are still often overlooked, and take-up within FM has been low.
Date: 14 Sept 20
![Lee McDougall - Director, Building Consultancy](https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/People/avatars/AHR_LeeMcDougall_Avatar.jpg.png?w=80&h=80&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015350&s=beac536b2372885cf6a59ffdc22a69b3)
by Lee McDougall
Director, Building Consultancy