James joined Mikhail Riches in 2014 to work on large scale, well detailed residential projects with expertise in leading project teams through all stages, in particular through detailed design and construction using his experience in quality control, risk management and project delivery. James led the completion of the RIBA 2019 Stirling Prize winning Goldsmith St for Norwich City Council the largest 100% Passivhaus, 100% Social Housing scheme in the UK and aims to encourage more local authorities and developers to build to this standard at the scale and quality achieved at Goldsmith St. James has presented at the Passivhaus Conference, to the RTPI and is working with the Green Register and Passivhaus Trust to promote good Passivhaus design within construction.
James is the Associate in charge of Goldsmith St, Hackney Small Sites and Bridgewater Masterplan in the QEOP using his experience of working with local authorities to deliver quality housing at scale.
