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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

Practice News
Making a meaningful difference: our 2025 social value impact
Driving social value, fair education, inclusive communities and improved wellbeing. See how we're making a meaningful difference.
Date: 25 Mar 26
by AHR

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
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

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
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
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

Project News
Plans approved for Wapping Wharf North, completing the mixed use neighbourhood in Bristol
We’re delighted to have reached this milestone at Wapping Wharf North in Bristol as we move forward with new homes, flexible workspace and CARGO Hall, a lively extension to the existing neighbourhood.
Date: 26 Feb 26
by AHR

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
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

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

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

Practice News
National Apprenticeship Week: Building confidence, capability and opportunity
This National Apprenticeship Week, we are proudly highlighting the apprentices helping shape our practice today.
Date: 9 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