Robert Hopkins, Director at AHR in Manchester and a former Visiting Professor at Cardiff Metropolitan University, leads the practice’s sustainability initiatives, driving its commitment to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030. He exemplifies a visionary approach to sustainable architecture as exemplified by The Spine, a ground-breaking WELL Platinum-certified project, and overseeing the largest Passivhaus education building in the UK. Robert is internationally recognised for his expertise in sustainability and biophilic design, and his contributions continue to shape innovative and sustainable practices within the built environment.