News
Project News
Fourteen Locks Visitor Centre in Newport has achieved planning approval
Planning approval has been achieved for this people-focused visitor centre designed with inclusive community spaces and low-carbon design.
Date: 22 Feb 26
by AHR
Project News
Woodmill and St Columba's RC High School outperforms energy targets while delivering healthier learning environments
The world’s largest Passivhaus certified education building is delivering exactly what we promised: A comfortable, healthy place to learn cutting energy bills and reducing energy consumption.
Date: 19 Feb 26
by Jamie Gregory
Associate Director, Architecture
Thought Leadership
Net zero and the future learning estate: Embedding GenZero principles through CF25 delivery
We explore how sustainable school design, CF25 delivery and GenZero principles are transforming England’s learning estate for net zero carbon.
Date: 19 Feb 26
by AHR
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
Awards
Award-winning maternity, neonatal and children's design at the Countess of Chester Hospital
We’re delighted that the Countess of Chester Hospital’s Women and Children’s Building wins Best Architectural Design at the Healthcare Design Awards.
Date: 16 Feb 26
by AHR
Project News
We're proud to shape sustainable and affordable new homes in Southwark
We are delighted to be collaborating with Southwark Council and Wates Residential to support the delivery of around 350 new affordable homes across the borough.
Date: 16 Feb 26
by AHR
Thought Leadership
Scotland’s school estate: From recovery to reinvention
Exploring Scotland’s shift to outcome-led, LEIP-aligned schools, focusing on suitability, wellbeing, flexibility and Passivhaus performance beyond building condition.
Date: 13 Feb 26
by AHR
Project News
Survey opens for the future Cranbrook Leisure and Wellbeing Centre, a welcoming community hub
The new leisure centre will form a key part of Cranbrook’s future ‘Leisure, Health and Wellbeing Campus’, helping to meet the needs of a growing and evolving community.
Date: 4 Feb 26
by AHR
Practice News
Creating places where people feel safe: introducing our new white paper on trauma-informed design
We’re delighted to release white paper on trauma-informed design with the University of Salford exploring how design can support wellbeing, safety and inclusive environments.
Date: 2 Feb 26
by AHR
Project News
Supporting the next generation of designers at Edinburgh's landmark redevelopment, Base
We’re excited to be championing emerging talent through a sculpture design competition at Base, our landmark office redevelopment transforming the former Younger Building.
Date: 29 Jan 26
by AHR
Podcast
What makes a truly 'smart building' in 2025?
Guest Speakers: Adam Spall, AHR, David Porter, Knight Frank, Paul Bamber, AVM Solutions.
Date: 24 Jan 26
Hosted by Robert Hopkins
Director, Architecture
Project News
Planning approved for Wellfield Academy, one of five GenZero national pathfinder schools
We’re delighted that planning approval has been granted for the redevelopment of Wellfield Academy in Leyland, one of five GenZero national pathfinder schools.
Date: 6 Jan 26
by AHR
Thought Leadership
The legacy of place: Measuring the long-term impact of placemaking
We explore how placemaking, reuse and stewardship shape sustainable, adaptable places that deliver long-term social and environmental value.
Date: 17 Dec 25
by AHR
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
Designing healthy places: The role of placemaking in wellbeing and inclusion
Discover how healthy placemaking tackles inequalities, supports wellbeing and creates inclusive, resilient communities for the future.
Date: 27 Nov 25
by AHR
Thought Leadership
Designing for safety, dignity and belonging: Reflections from Learning Places Scotland 2025
Learn how trauma-informed and biophilic design create healthier, inclusive education environments, showcased by the Thrive Health and Wellbeing Centre at the University of Salford.
Date: 26 Nov 25
by Robert Hopkins
Director, Architecture
Project News
Introducing the University of Salford's landmark building, Thrive Health and Wellbeing Centre
Discover how our design for the University of Salford’s Thrive Health and Wellbeing Centre combines trauma-informed design, biophilia, specialist clinical teaching spaces and community access.
Date: 26 Nov 25
by AHR
Awards
We won Architect of the Year at this year's Learning Places Scotland Awards
We’re delighted to have been named Architect of the Year at the Learning Places Scotland Awards, recognising our commitment to sustainable, Passivhaus-led innovation in future-ready education design.
Date: 19 Nov 25
by AHR
Thought Leadership
Designing climate resilient university estates to future-proof campuses
Learn why climate resilient university estates are a strategic priority, helping leaders safeguard operations, reputation and institutional value.
Date: 12 Nov 25
by AHR
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