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Thoughtful interiors that elevate healthcare teaching and learning

Project News

Thoughtful interiors that elevate healthcare teaching and learning

We explore how evidence-led interior design has shaped one of the UK’s healthiest and most inspiring higher education environments.

Date: 12 Oct 25

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by AHR

The new Women and Children's Building becomes first in England approved under NHS Net Zero Building Standard

Project News

The new Women and Children's Building becomes first in England approved under NHS Net Zero Building Standard

The new, AHR-designed Women and Children’s Building, which places healthcare staff and patient wellbeing at the fore, is the first NHS building to achieve net zero carbon in operation.

Date: 1 Oct 25

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Daphne Steele Building achieves WELL Platinum certification

Project News

Daphne Steele Building achieves WELL Platinum certification

The building, part of the University of Huddersfield’s National Health Innovation Campus, has achieved WELL Platinum certification – the highest possible rating under the WELL Building Standard.

Date: 25 Sept 25

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by AHR

How are evolving clinical needs impacting the future of maternity services?

Podcast

How are evolving clinical needs impacting the future of maternity services?

Guest Speakers: Gareth Banks, Victoria Shepherdson and Sandra Reading.

Date: 23 Sept 25

Gareth Banks - Director, Architecture

Hosted by Gareth Banks

Director, Architecture

Resilient placemaking: Designing future-proofed places for a changing world

Thought Leadership

Resilient placemaking: Designing future-proofed places for a changing world

Discover how resilient placemaking creates adaptable, low-carbon places through retrofit strategies, climate-ready landscapes and performance-led design.

Date: 19 Sept 25

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by AHR

The Daphne Steele Building takes home Design Excellence Award at Insider Yorkshire Property Awards

Awards

The Daphne Steele Building takes home Design Excellence Award at Insider Yorkshire Property Awards

Discover how the Daphne Steele Building earned the prestigious Design Excellence Award, a visionary project focused on healthcare education, student well-being, and community impact.

Date: 19 Sept 25

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by AHR

New review highlights urgent need to modernise maternity and neonatal estate in England

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

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by AHR

How we helped to shape the groundbreaking National Health Innovation Campus masterplan

Project News

How we helped to shape the groundbreaking National Health Innovation Campus masterplan

Developed in close collaboration with the university and shaped by a long-standing partnership, we created a strategic masterplan that goes far beyond the design of individual buildings.

Date: 13 Sept 25

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by AHR

How is trauma-informed design transforming university spaces?

Podcast

How is trauma-informed design transforming university spaces?

Guest Speakers: Robert Hopkins, Stefan Harris and Vicky Halliwell.

Date: 29 Aug 25

Robert Hopkins - Director, Architecture

Hosted by Robert Hopkins

Director, Architecture