News
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
Thought Leadership
Heritage, conservation and the defence estate: modernising without losing what matters
Defence sector lead Stuart Bryson explores how to modernise historic defence buildings while preserving heritage, meeting regulations and improving sustainability.
Date: 2 Jun 26
by Stuart Bryson
Regional Director, Architecture
Thought Leadership
A healthcare system under strain and the opportunity in front of us
Across the UK, the NHS estate is facing growing pressure from ageing buildings, rising demand and the transition to net zero carbon. These connected challenges call for a more joined-up approach.
Date: 29 May 26
by AHR
Project News
Planning approval secured for Academy Way, Warrington
We're delighted to share that plans have been approved for this people-focused residential scheme providing 240 homes, and combining sustainability and placemaking to support connected urban living.
Date: 27 May 26
by AHR
Project News
Landmark airtightness result achieved at Caledonia High School
We're delighted to share that Caledonia High School has achieved 0.337 ACH, setting a new standard for low-energy, high-performance school design in Scotland.
Date: 27 May 26
by Keith Peterson
Associate, Architecture
Thought Leadership
Masterplanning the sovereign industrial base: thinking at scale
We explore how masterplanning helps defence estates deliver long-term value, flexibility and operational continuity across complex sites.
Date: 11 May 26
by AHR
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
Thought Leadership
Building a legacy: reflections on The Ridgeway, Sele Farm
Director David de Sousa reflects on The Ridgeway at Sele Farm, a 100% affordable housing scheme that proves good design does not have to cost more.
Date: 23 Apr 26
by David de Sousa
Director, Architecture
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
Designing for defence communities: the people behind the mission
Sector lead Stuart Bryson explores how defence investment shapes communities, housing and infrastructure, and why good design is key to workforce retention and long-term success.
Date: 20 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