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Gary Alston
Founding Director
Gary is an accomplished, innovative and results-driven Architectural Director with over 10 years of experience specialising in sustainable design, energy-efficient buildings, and Passivhaus-certified projects.
He has proven expertise in leading high-performing architectural and multidisciplinary teams, delivering award-winning sustainable designs, and championing environmentally responsible solutions across residential, retail, and educational sectors.
Gary is adept at balancing design excellence with technical precision, budget management, and regulatory compliance. Dedicated to pushing the boundaries of net zero carbon design and Passivhaus principles, with a commitment to creating spaces that inspire and endure.
At AHD Studios, we believe architecture must be both visionary and responsible. Our practice is built on a commitment to sustainability, technical excellence, and design that serves both people and the planet.
Our approach begins with listening and observation. We collaborate closely with clients, communities, and consultants to understand the unique social, environmental, and cultural context of every project. From the earliest sketches to technical delivery, we seek to create architecture that is not only functional and beautiful, but also resilient, low-carbon, and regenerative.
We are driven by a belief that great design and environmental performance are inseparable. That’s why we embed sustainable strategies, such as Passivhaus principles, bioclimatic design, and circularity from the outset, rather than treating them as add-ons. Whether designing a new school, community housing, or repurposing an existing building, we focus on long-term performance, wellbeing, and positive impact.
With experience of delivering award-winning projects across the UK, the studio’s leadership combines creativity and rigour, grounded in a track record of delivering technically complex buildings with clarity and purpose. The portfolio includes transformative work in education, residential and commercial architecture, all underpinned by a strong social and environmental ethics.
At AHD Studios, we don't just design buildings. We design with intention, empathy, and with a clear responsibility to the future.
Our aim is simple: to shape places that inspire, endure, and make a meaningful contribution to a more sustainable built environment.