As an architect and planner with 30 years of experience in the Americas, Middle East, Europe, and Asia, James works with communities to shape their neighborhoods, districts, towns, and cities through collaborative planning and design strategies. His project experience focuses on civic places, mixed-use districts, new communities, parks, and open space systems. His recent work in the United States, Asia, and the Middle East include riverine planning, urban redevelopment strategies and plans for both special districts and private development, preparation of standards and design for green infrastructure including streets and regional drainage facilities.

I grew up on the edge of a great desert. As a constant and indelible teacher, it showed me that the sheer tenacity of life cannot mask the importance of “community”. That, and the culture it engenders, is what really shapes and sustains life.

Bachelor of Architecture, Rice University (1980)

Bachelor of Arts, Architecture, Rice University (1977)

Diploma Studies – Housing, Architectural Association, London (1976)

TMP – Management, Rice University (1985)

American Institute of Architects (AIA) National

American Institute of Architects (AIA) Houston Chapter

Texas Registered Architect, Texas, No. 10477

National Council Architectural Registration Boards, No. 40585

2013 ASLA Texas Chapter Award of Excellence, Planning and Analysis: Airline Livable Centers Study (2013)

ASLA Texas Chapter Merit Award, Design Constructed-Public: Rosemont Bridge (2013)

AIA Houston Chapter, Design Award: Lake Houston Wilderness Park (2010)

ASLA Honor Award, Analysis and Planning: Brays Bayou Greenway Framework (2009)

ASLA Texas Chapter Award of Excellence: Lake Houston Wilderness Park Planning & Analysis (2009)