News

Awards
AHR shortlisted for Architectural Practice of the Year at the Insider South West Property Awards
We're pleased to share that we've been shortlisted for Architectural Practice of the Year at the Insider South West Property Awards, recognising our Bristol team and regional work.
Date: 25 Aug 26
by AHR

Project News
Templehall Community Hub achieves Passivhaus Classic certification
This achievement marks a major milestone for the local area, and one that reflects a growing body of work we're proud to be shaping across the UK.
Date: 24 Aug 26
by AHR

Thought Leadership
It's time to have your say on Scotland's Passivhaus equivalent
Associate director and Passivhaus-certified designer Jamie Gregory discusses the the stage 2 consultation for Scotland's Passivhaus equivalent standard and how to respond.
Date: 21 Aug 26
by Jamie Gregory
Associate Director, Architecture

Thought Leadership
Why local authority-led mixed use regeneration is shaping the future of our towns and cities
In our latest thought leadership piece, we explore how local authority-led mixed use regeneration is shaping resilient, inclusive towns and cities across the UK.
Date: 13 Aug 26
by AHR

Project News
Planning approved for the redevelopment of former office building into key worker accommodation
Plans approved for redevelopment of former office building in Taunton. The scheme will create 111 key worker homes at C Block, County Hall, bringing new life to an existing town centre building.
Date: 5 Aug 26
by Bill Storer
Regional Director, Architecture

Awards
We've been shortlisted for Architectural Practice of the Year at this year's Education Estates Awards
We're delighted to have been shortlisted as Architectural Practice of the Year at the Education Estates' Awards 2026.
Date: 28 Jul 26
by AHR

Project News
Work begins on the redevelopment of Wellfield Academy in Leyland
Work has started on the Wellfield Academy redevelopment, part of the DfE GenZero initiative, delivering a net zero carbon school designed around wellbeing.
Date: 24 Jul 26
by Imran Kassim
Director, Architecture

Awards
Celebrating our shortlisting at the Building Design (BD) Architect of the Year Awards 2026
We're thrilled to announce that we have been shortlisted at the Building Design Awards 2026 in not one, but two prestigious categories.
Date: 20 Jul 26
by AHR

Project News
Stretford Mall regeneration takes next step with planning approval
We're delighted to share that Stretford Mall has secured planning approval, bringing forward 251 sustainable new homes and contributing to a greener, better-connected neighbourhood.
Date: 16 Jul 26
by Dominic Manfredi
Director, Architecture

Practice News
Work experience students bring Maggie’s Centre designs to life at our Shrewsbury office
Our Shrewsbury office welcomed work experience students for a one-week design challenge to create a small, uplifting Maggie’s Centre for people affected by cancer.
Date: 15 Jul 26
by George Gooderham
Architectural Assistant (Pt I), Architecture

Project News
Caledonia High School completes, complementing our growing Passivhaus project portfolio
We're celebrating the official completion of Caledonia High School in Fife, a Passivhaus-targeted secondary school delivering a high quality learning environment.
Date: 14 Jul 26
by AHR

Awards
We're celebrating two award shortlists at this year's Insider Yorkshire Property Awards
Director Gim Sanghera shares AHR's shortlist for Architectural Practice of the Year and Design Excellence for Rother Valley Country Park.
Date: 13 Jul 26
by Gurminder Sanghera
Director, Architecture

Thought Leadership
Embodied carbon and the tenfold challenge
Embodied carbon is set to become the defining challenge of low-carbon construction. Architect Joseph Smith explores why a tenfold reduction is needed by 2050 and what must change now to achieve it.
Date: 10 Jul 26
by Joseph Smith
Architect, Architecture

Podcast
How are students driving cultural change towards sustainability in art and design education?
Guest Speakers: Robert Hopkins, Martyn Woodward
Date: 8 Jul 26
Hosted by Robert Hopkins
Director, Architecture

Awards
AHR shortlisted for Architectural Practice of the Year at Learning Places Scotland Awards
Celebrating our shortlist for Architectural Practice of the Year at this year's Learning Places Scotland Awards
Date: 7 Jul 26
by Stuart Bryson
Regional Director, Architecture

Project News
Shaping a new post-16 learning destination at Thorpe Park, Leeds
Public consultation has now opened on early proposals for a purpose-built sixth form college, inviting local people to help shape the plans.
Date: 5 Jul 26
by AHR

Awards
We're celebrating two award wins for the Countess of Chester Hospital's Women and Children's Building
Gareth Banks shares news of the Women and Children's Building at the Countess of Chester Hospital's two award wins at the North West Regional Construction Awards.
Date: 3 Jul 26
by Gareth Banks
Director, Architecture

Project News
Sharing what local healthcare at Airedale General Hospital could look like
Discover more about Airedale General Hospital, a new forward-thinking, state of the art NHS hospital designed for future care.
Date: 3 Jul 26
by AHR

Thought Leadership
How we're improving lives in a changing residential landscape
Explore how we're shaping future-ready homes through regeneration, retrofit and sustainable design, balancing safety, viability and community-focused outcomes.
Date: 18 Jun 26
by AHR

Thought Leadership
The future of design isn't about BIM, it's about AI
BIM Manager Joe Stott explores how AI is transforming architecture and building consultancy, moving beyond BIM to generative design and automated Scan-to-BIM.
Date: 11 Jun 26
by Joe Stott
BIM Manager