News
Project News
Hatchmoor Road Business Park planning application submitted in Great Torrington
We're delighted to have submitted plans for this new business park, which includes a new employment hub with sustainable infrastructure, modern workshop units and enhanced landscaping.
Date: 4 Mar 26
by AHR
Thought Leadership
Reimagining the neighbourhood health service: Turning existing places into prevention-focused hubs
Victoria Shepherdson explores how existing NHS, local authority and town-centre buildings can be repurposed into trusted, accessible prevention-focused healthcare hubs.
Date: 3 Mar 26
by Victoria Shepherdson
Associate Director, Architecture
Thought Leadership
Designing accommodation where military personnel can live and perform at their best
Defence sector lead Stuart Bryson explores designing military Single Living Accommodation that supports wellbeing, with insights on Passivhaus design and the Defence Housing Strategy 2025.
Date: 1 Mar 26
by Stuart Bryson
Regional Director, Architecture
Thought Leadership
NHS trusts can now take ownership of property services buildings under new voluntary transfer policy
We explore the Department of Health and Social Care's DHSC’s voluntary transfer policy which now allows NHS trusts to request NHSPS buildings
Date: 24 Feb 26
by AHR
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
Thought Leadership
Green by design: why sustainability and national security are not in conflict
Stuart Bryson discusses why sustainability and national security are complementary in defence, exploring Passivhaus design, estate retrofit and social value across the MoD estate.
Date: 12 Jan 26
by Stuart Bryson
Regional 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