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Practice News
New review highlights urgent need to modernise maternity and neonatal estate in England
Learn how we can support NHS Trusts in transforming maternity and neonatal estates into safe, modern facilities that prioritise dignity, care and wellbeing.
Date: 17 Sept 25
by AHR
Practice News
PAS 2035 (2023): Do any of your domestic buildings require an airtightness test?
Under new PAS 2035:2023 guidance some domestic buildings will be subject to airtightness testing. Find out how we can support you in improving energy-efficiency of your estate.
Date: 10 Sept 25
by AHR
Practice News
Circular design, accountability and energy resilience: Glasgow's decarbonisation roundtable event
At our decarbonisation roundtable discussion — the third of this year’s series — professionals from across public and private sectors came together to explore the opportunities and challenges ahead.
Date: 9 Sept 25
by AHR
What Martyn’s Law means for education settings
As the education sector prepares for Martyn’s Law, we are here to help schools, colleges and universities understand the implications for their estates.
Date: 5 Sept 25
by AHR
Thought Leadership
Transforming university estates through retrofit-led design and decarbonisation
We combine asset targeting with robust modelling, performance testing, and technical analysis, we deliver retrofit solutions that cut carbon, reduce costs, and improve long-term estate performance.
Date: 26 Aug 25
by AHR
Project News
How we are driving development and investment opportunities in Huddersfield
Huddersfield is where our story began in 1835. Since then, we have seen the town adapt to new industries, technologies and ways of living while retaining the character of its unique heritage.
Date: 26 Aug 25
by AHR
Thought Leadership
Rooted in place: Placemaking through the local lens
In the third part of our ‘Placemaking with Purpose’ series, we look into how the most successful places don’t start from scratch, but grow from what’s already there.
Date: 25 Aug 25
by AHR
Practice News
Celebrating four prestigious shortlisting's at this year's Education Estates Awards
We’re delighted to share that we have been successfully shortlisted in four categories at this year’s event, which celebrates excellence and innovation in the education sector.
Date: 22 Aug 25
by AHR
Project News
Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College: Working together to support career development
We’ve been working with the College in Leeds since 2000, developing a close relationship which has supported the delivery of numerous projects, placing the College in the best position for the future.
Date: 18 Aug 25
by AHR
Practice News
How we are revolutionising our building surveys with drone expertise
Our in-house geomatic consultancy team regularly delivers drone surveys, offering our clients, and our teams of architects and building consultants, a significant number of benefits.
Date: 12 Aug 25
by AHR
Practice News
We are delighted to announce that we have been appointed to Manchester City Council’s North West Construction Hub Framework
We are thrilled to have successfully secured one of four places on Lot 2 Architectural, Lot 4 Building Surveying and Lot 8 CDM on the professional services framework ‘NWCH Consult.’
Date: 6 Aug 25
by AHR
Practice News
Achieving decarbonisation: Circularity and smarter energy use in the built environment
As the built environment navigates a rapidly evolving climate landscape, the drive to decarbonise is becoming both more urgent and more complex.
Date: 22 Jul 25
by AHR
Practice News
Achieving decarbonisation: Rethinking materials in construction
This latest series is framed around the theme ‘Shaping the future’ — with a particular focus on sustainable materials and energy in construction.
Date: 13 Jul 25
by AHR
Thought Leadership
People first: Designing for community and identity
We explore the social dimension of placemaking and how inclusive design, meaningful engagement and cultural identity contribute to environments that are enriching and enduring.
Date: 7 Jul 25
by AHR
Thought Leadership
Rethinking healthcare spaces to meet a reimagined NHS
The Government’s new 10-Year Health Plan for England sets out a transformative direction for the NHS - anchored in prevention, digital delivery and localised care.
Date: 4 Jul 25
by Victoria Shepherdson
Associate Director, Architecture
Thought Leadership
Built for breakthroughs: Designing the future of life sciences in the UK
The UK’s life sciences sector is entering a new phase of opportunity. After a challenging 2024, where tenant demand slowed and funding became more selective, optimism is returning for 2025–26.
Date: 29 Jun 25
by AHR
Practice News
Making residential development viable in a shifting landscape
This article offers practical strategies to help developers and housing providers navigate complexity, reduce risk, and unlock the full potential of their residential schemes.
Date: 23 Jun 25
by AHR
Project News
We're thrilled to have secured a place on Fusion21's Building Safety and Compliance Framework
We are proud to join the 145 practices appointed to the £800m framework, which provides regional and national coverage and offers clients support in in caring for and enhancing their buildings.
Date: 28 May 25
by AHR
Thought Leadership
Healthy Buildings: Going Beyond Performance
Designed for wellbeing and sustainability, healthy buildings create spaces that inspire comfort, happiness, and productivity.
Date: 22 May 25
by AHR
Thought Leadership
Reframing placemaking: How to create places that work in practice
This thought piece series explores how placemaking can be meaningfully applied in practice, drawing on our own project experience, multi-sector insight and interdisciplinary expertise.
Date: 16 May 25