News

Thought Leadership
Reinventing the legacy NHS estate: A portfolio-led route to safer, lower-carbon care
Exploring how a portfolio-led retrofit approach helps the NHS prioritise legacy estate investment, cut carbon, reduce risk and improve safety and care.
Date: 11 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

Awards
Celebrating our shortlist at the Insider Wales Property Awards
We're shortlisted for Architectural Practice of the Year at this year's Insider Wales Property Awards, celebrating our work shaping communities across Wales.
Date: 27 Apr 26
by AHR

Project News
Plans approved for a vibrant and connected new residential development in Milton Keynes
We are pleased to share that our plans for a new build-to-rent (BTR) residential development in Milton Keynes, have been approved.
Date: 22 Apr 26
by AHR

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
The workforce plan starts with place: Designing an NHS estate where people can thrive
We explore how people-centred NHS estate design improves staff wellbeing, retention and productivity, from acute hospitals to neighbourhood health hubs.
Date: 15 Apr 26
by AHR

Thought Leadership
Designing the net zero NHS: From retrofit to new build
Gareth Banks on how to deliver the NHS Net Zero Building Standard in live projects - safe, viable and resilient - through fabric-first design and data-led retrofit.
Date: 7 Apr 26
by Gareth Banks
Director, Architecture

Practice News
Growing talent, growing region: Celebrating senior promotions
We're excited to share the promotions of Adam Spall to director and Hira Teirney to regional director, recognising exceptional talent and growth across the South West and beyond.
Date: 1 Apr 26
by AHR

Events
AHR is heading to UKREiiF 2026
Discover more about the AHR team heading to UKREiiF 2026, ready to share knowledge, expertise and discuss inclusive, sustainable, future-focused places.
Date: 31 Mar 26
by AHR

Thought Leadership
The Future Homes Standard has arrived: what it means for residential development
David de Sousa explores the Future Homes Standard, the impact on costs, heat pumps, solar PV and and transitional arrangements for developers.
Date: 30 Mar 26
by David de Sousa
Director, Architecture

Practice News
David de Sousa joins RIBA Principal Designer Register for higher-risk buildings
We're delighted that director, David de Sousa has joined the RIBA Principal Designer Register for Higher-Risk Buildings, boosting our building safety, dutyholder and compliance expertise.
Date: 26 Mar 26
by AHR

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

Project News
What the Defence Industrial Strategy means for the built environment and where specialist expertise makes the difference
We explore what the Defence Industrial Strategy actually demands from the built environment, and where genuine cross-sector expertise makes a real difference.
Date: 23 Mar 26
by AHR

Project News
We're helping to bring new homes and green space to Stretford
We're proud to share that plans have been submitted for 248 new homes at Stretford Mall, the next phase of regeneration at Stretford Mall, working with Bruntwood and Trafford Council.
Date: 20 Mar 26
by AHR

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

Project News
Planning approval secured for the GenZero Woodside Primary School in Hertfordshire
We're delighted to share that plans have been approved for Woodside Primary School in Hertfordshire, a nature-led GenZero pathfinder school.
Date: 19 Mar 26
by AHR

Project News
Unveiling a new look for HEMISPHERE One, a future laboratory and workspace in Liverpool
We’re pleased to share a new emerging design concept for HEMISPHERE One, the laboratory and workplace development set to join Paddington Village in Liverpool’s Knowledge Quarter.
Date: 11 Mar 26
by AHR

Project News
Plans submitted for a welcoming new neighbourhood at Academy Way, Warrington
Plans include 240, one and two-bedroom apartments with private terraces and shared amenity spaces to create a distinctive residential neighbourhood that feels safe and connected to its surroundings.
Date: 10 Mar 26
by AHR

Project News
One Brabazon Gateway, a new office, food store and multi storey car park gets planning approval
Planning has been approved for One Brabazon Gateway in Bristol, which includes a new food store, Grade A office building, public realm and a multi-storey car park.
Date: 5 Mar 26