News
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
Practice News
Sharing our experiences in thoughtful, efficient and sustainable refurbishment projects
Associate director Hira had the opportunity to participate in the University of the West of England (UWE)‘s Green Fortnight event, shedding light on our latest refurbishment project.
Date: 8 Jan 24
by AHR
Project News
Welcoming students to the recently completed Winterstoke Hundred Academy
Meeting the needs of the local community, the school’s expansion is a welcome response to the growing families in the area, with plans for continuous growth each year.
Date: 4 Jan 24
by AHR
Project News
Transforming students' learning experiences through our Glenside relocation project
Building on our fantastic working relationship with the University of the West of England (UWE) and the College of Health Science and Society (CHSS), we’re delighted to be involved in this relocation.
Date: 20 Oct 23
by AHR
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
by Jamie Gregory
Associate Director, Architecture
Awards
Our award successes for 2022
We are proud of our award-winning and shortlisted projects throughout 2022, as well as our well-deserved accolades as a practice.
Date: 6 Jan 23
by AHR
Awards
Taking home the Education Estates ‘Architect of the Year’ Award 2022
The Education Estates awards ceremony is the annual gathering of the education community, in partnership with the Department for Education/
Date: 8 Dec 22