News
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
Project News
An exciting milestone reached as the redevelopment of Upton-by-Chester High School begins
Due to complete in 2028, the new secondary school will provide a high-quality, inclusive learning environment for 1,845 students.
Date: 5 Jan 26
by AHR
Awards
Celebrating our shortlisting as Architectural Practice of the Year at the Education Property Awards 2026
We are delighted to have been shortlisted as Architectural Practice of Year Finalists at the Education Property Awards 2026.
Date: 19 Dec 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
Project News
Contributing to the development of the UK Net Zero Carbon Building Standard
How we’re helping to shape practical, future-ready guidance by contributing data from the world’s largest Passivhaus school to the UK Net Zero Carbon Building Standard pilot testing programme.
Date: 20 Oct 25
by AHR
Project News
GenZero and nature-based design in practice: Reflections from Education Estates 2025
Imran Kassim has the pleasure of speaking at the Education Estates Conference, sharing insights from our work on Wellfield Academy in Leyland, one of the UK’s first GenZero secondary schools.
Date: 19 Oct 25
by Imran Kassim
Director, Architecture
Thought Leadership
Transforming education estates through sustainable, inclusive and inspiring design
From sustainable schools and universities to inclusive SEND campuses and adaptive reuse projects, we create educational spaces that inspire, nurture wellbeing, and meet net-zero and retrofit goals.
Date: 3 Oct 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
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
Project News
Plans approved for the transformation of Upton-by-Chester High School
Our plans to redevelop the school have received planning approval, marking an exciting step forward in delivering modern, high quality learning environments for students and staff.
Date: 11 Aug 25
by AHR
Practice News
We are delighted to announce that we have been appointed to Manchester City Council’s North West Construction Hub Framework
We are thrilled to have successfully secured one of four places on Lot 2 Architectural, Lot 4 Building Surveying and Lot 8 CDM on the professional services framework ‘NWCH Consult.’
Date: 6 Aug 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
Healthy Buildings: Going Beyond Performance
Designed for wellbeing and sustainability, healthy buildings create spaces that inspire comfort, happiness, and productivity.
Date: 22 May 25
by AHR
Thought Leadership
How MMC is shaping the future of public sector design
In the face of mounting challenges, the public sector is rethinking how it delivers spaces. MMC offers a smarter, faster and more sustainable way to build and operate the spaces people rely on.
Date: 29 Apr 25
by AHR
Thought Leadership
Designing for every learner: Reflections from the Education Estates SEND Conference
Gary Overton explores how Silverwood SEND School in Wiltshire combines inclusive design and net zero sustainability to create a calm, flexible environment for every learner.
Date: 9 Feb 25
by Gary Overton
Director, Architecture
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
Project News
Shaping success: Hear from pupils and teachers of Woodmill and St Columba's RC High School
The opening of the new Woodmill and St. Columba’s RC High School in Fife has been met with overwhelming positivity from pupils and teachers alike.
Date: 22 Oct 24
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
Project News
A vision rooted in collaboration: Reflecting on the project journey with our clients
We recently had the wonderful opportunity to invite our clients back to the school, reflecting together on the project journey and celebrating the collaboration that led to its success.
Date: 13 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