News
Awards
Celebrating our Net Zero Architect of the Year win
We’re proud to have been named Net Zero Architect of the Year at this year’s Building Design Architect of the Year Awards, a reflection of our commitment to sustainability and design excellence.
Date: 26 Oct 25
by AHR
Project News
Setting a new standard in public-facing immersive healthcare education
More than a traditional higher education facility, the building blurs the boundaries between university, healthcare and community, creating a place where learning and care go hand in hand.
Date: 18 Oct 25
by AHR
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
by AHR
Thought Leadership
Transforming education estates through sustainable, inclusive and inspiring design
From sustainable schools and universities to inclusive SEND campuses and adaptive reuse projects, we create educational spaces that inspire, nurture wellbeing, and meet net-zero and retrofit goals.
Date: 3 Oct 25
by AHR
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
by AHR
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
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
Podcast
How is trauma-informed design transforming university spaces?
Guest Speakers: Robert Hopkins, Stefan Harris and Vicky Halliwell.
Date: 29 Aug 25
Hosted by Robert Hopkins
Director, Architecture
Practice News
How architectural students gain practical experience and confidence through the RIBA AHR Scholarship
We caught up with our 2024 RIBA AHR Scholar Matthew James and mentor Manisa Mistry, who share their reflections on the experience.
Date: 22 Aug 25
by AHR
Thought Leadership
How Trauma-Informed Design is shaping more inclusive spaces
In this piece, we explore what trauma-informed design means in practice and how it is shaping a more inclusive future for the built environment.
Date: 25 Jul 25
by AHR
Project News
Leading the way: Woodmill and St Columba's RC High School is officially the world's largest Passivhaus education building
Woodmill and St Columba’s RC High School in Dunfermline has proudly achieved Passivhaus Classic certification, officially becoming the largest Passivhaus education building in the world.
Date: 11 Jun 25
by AHR
Thought Leadership
Driving positive change in the built environment: Our 2024 social value successes
As architects and building consultants, we believe that we have the power to shape lives, strengthen communities, and create opportunities that last for generations.
Date: 7 Mar 25
by AHR
Practice News
Sharing our insights on how we have shaped inclusive learning environments
Our Director, Gary Overton, alongside Gladys Marr and Sean McKeown, is presenting at the Education Estates SEND Conference, showcasing our Silverwood SEND School project.
Date: 6 Feb 25
by AHR
Awards
The new Woodmill and St Columba's RC High School has been shortlisted at the 2024 EAA Awards!
Woodmill and St Columba’s RC High School has been shortlisted in the Large Projects category at the 2024 EAA Awards.
Date: 20 Sept 24
by AHR
Podcast
Exploring the different approaches of multi-academy trusts and overcoming the common hurdles they face
Guest Speakers: Sue Corbett, Star Academies and John Robinson, The Rowan Learning Trust
Date: 5 Sept 24
Hosted by Samantha Smith
Director, Building Consultancy
Project News
UK's largest Passivhaus education building welcomes pupils today
We are ecstatic to announce that the visionary new Woodmill and St Columba’s RC High School has officially opened its doors, welcoming its first wave of pupils!
Date: 21 Aug 24
by AHR
Practice News
We've been shortlisted for Education Architect of the Year at this year's Building Design Awards
We’re delighted to have been recognised for this award, nominated in the nursery to sixth form category, showcasing our commitment to shaping safe, comfortable and fulfilling learning spaces for all.
Date: 9 Jul 24
by AHR
Podcast
Overcoming challenges on the school set to be the UK’s largest Passivhaus education building
Guest Speakers: John Peden, Fife Council, David Muir, BAM Construct UK, Jamie Gregory, AHR
Date: 10 Jun 24
Hosted by Stuart Bryson
Regional Director, Architecture
Podcast
How has school design evolved and what is influencing it in 2024?
Guest speakers: Natasha Karson, AHR and Stuart Bryson AHR
Date: 28 Apr 24
Hosted by Imran Kassim
Director, Architecture
Podcast
Connecting awareness and solutions to deliver decarbonisation
Guest Speakers: Syd Cottle, University of Liverpool, Nia Prys Williams, Liverpool John Moores University, Robert Hopkins, AHR
Date: 19 Mar 24
Hosted by Hira Teirney
Associate Director, Architecture