News
Thought Leadership
Heritage, conservation and the defence estate: modernising without losing what matters
Defence sector lead Stuart Bryson explores how to modernise historic defence buildings while preserving heritage, meeting regulations and improving sustainability.
Date: 2 Jun 26
by Stuart Bryson
Regional Director, Architecture
Thought Leadership
A healthcare system under strain and the opportunity in front of us
Across the UK, the NHS estate is facing growing pressure from ageing buildings, rising demand and the transition to net zero carbon. These connected challenges call for a more joined-up approach.
Date: 29 May 26
by AHR
Thought Leadership
Insights, Strategic Defence Review priorities and the need for the Defence Investment Plan
Regional director and defence sector lead Stuart Bryson shares his reflections from the DPRTE conference in Farnborough.
Date: 29 Apr 26
by Stuart Bryson
Regional Director, Architecture
Thought Leadership
Security, resilience and wellbeing: designing defence facilities that perform
Stuart Bryson explores how we design resilient, adaptable defence facilities that balance stringent security with human-centric environments to boost performance.
Date: 16 Apr 26
by Stuart Bryson
Regional Director, Architecture
Thought Leadership
Lessons from testing the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard
Associate director Jamie Gregory shares what UKNZCBS Version 1 changes, what we learned from Woodmill and St Columba’s RC High School and practical next steps clients can take now.
Date: 25 Mar 26
by Jamie Gregory
Associate Director, Architecture
Thought Leadership
Neighbourhood health is here: our analysis of what it means for your estate strategy
Helen Revitt explores the Neighbourhood Health Framework, including the NHC pipeline, Wave 1 repurposing, commissioning hierarchy and the metrics shaping estate strategy.
Date: 23 Mar 26
by Helen Revitt
Regional Director, Architecture
Thought Leadership
Retrofitting inclusion: what the fabric of a building tells you first
Samantha Smith explores how mainstream schools can successfully integrate SEND provision at the Education Estates SEND Conference.
Date: 20 Mar 26
by Samantha Smith
Director, Building Consultancy
Thought Leadership
Sustainable Communities for Learning: Building Wales’s next generation of schools
Gary Overton discusses how Wales’s Sustainable Communities for Learning programme is transforming education through long-term investment in net zero, inclusive and community-focused schools.
Date: 17 Feb 26
by Gary Overton
Director, Architecture
Thought Leadership
Re-engaging staff, reimagining space: Why the NHS Workforce Plan begins with better places to work
Discover how we are supporting the NHS to reimagine workplaces that boost wellbeing, retention and sustainability.
Date: 28 Nov 25
by Gareth Banks
Director, Architecture
Thought Leadership
How universities can reduce estate costs and build long-term resilience
Discover the practical, design-led strategies to cut costs, lower carbon and future-proof university estates.
Date: 2 Nov 25
by AHR
Reimagining healthcare: Patient-focused design and community-based care
Victoria Shepherdson uncovers how patient-focused design and community-based care are transforming healthcare delivery through innovation, collaboration and wellbeing-led design.
Date: 24 Oct 25
by Victoria Shepherdson
Associate Director, Architecture
Project News
Explore the new Women and Children’s Building at the Countess of Chester Hospital
Explore how the new Women and Children’s Building redefines NHS care with a light-filled, family-focused design, shaped with staff and patients in mind.
Date: 2 Oct 25
by AHR
Thought Leadership
How flexible, multi-use spaces are shaping the future of university estates
Discover how flexible multi-use spaces in university estates enable adaptable learning, sustainable campus design, and improved student experience.
Date: 1 Oct 25
by AHR
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
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
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
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
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
Thought Leadership
Optimising university estates to enhance the student experience
As competition among universities intensifies, the role of the campus estate in shaping student experience has never been more important.
Date: 15 Jul 25