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Printie James Architecture was established in 2015 by Emma Printie-James. With over 20 years working in architectural practice, Emma has a wealth of experience and knowledge enabling her to bring creative design ideas and solutions to each project.
In January 2017 Brian James joined the practice and became business partner. With over 30 years in the architectural profession he has expertise in all aspects of design, technical drawing and material specification. He brings an attention to detail to every project adding significant value and helps lead designs to reality.
Printie James Architecture is registered as a RIAS Chartered Practice, Emma is registered with the ARB and Brian is a registered Certified Passive House Consultant.
It is the aim of Printie James Architecture to work closely with our clients, listening to their requirements and aspirations and translating these ideas into thoughtfully considered architectural solutions.
Emma Printie-James BDes(Hons) PG Dip Arch ARB RIAS
Partner - Architect
Emma graduated from Edinburgh Napier University with a BDes(Hons) First Class in Interior Architecture. She then went onto work for an Edinburgh architects practice from 2003-2006. During this period Emma gained her Part 1 qualification through external examination by ARB.
She went on to study at the Edinburgh College of Art from 2006-2008 where she graduated with a Postgraduate Diploma with Distinction in Architecture. She was awarded the Sir James Dunbar-Nasmith award (Clouston Collection) for achievements in her Honours year design project. The same project also formed part of the Student Exhibition at the Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh, in 2007.
Emma joined LDN Architects in 2008 and following Part 3 examination, qualified as an architect in May 2011. During her time with LDN Architects Emma was involved in a variety of projects from domestic extensions to private dwellings and commercial buildings. She was lead architect on a new production facility for Walkers Shortbread together with the restoration of a Listed property and steadings on the Aberlour site, providing office and conference space for the company. She was also project architect for a bespoke 5 bedroom family home near Drumbeg on the West Coast.
Brian James
Partner - Architectural Technician + Certified Passive House Consultant
After studying for an HNC in Building Technology at Inverness College Brian joined LDN Architects, Forres in 1991. He worked with LDN Architects for 25 years where he was able to develop and fine tune the incredible design and technical skills he has today.
He was involved in numerous private dwellings, public buildings and social housing developments across Moray and the Highlands. Some to note are the Urquhart Castle Visitor Centre, Gairloch Museum, Torridon, Dingwall and Portmahomack social housing and the redevelopment of a National Trust for Scotland property in Threadneedle Street Peterhead.
Brian has long been passionate about Passivhaus and Enerphit design. His interest was further ignited in 2022 when we collaborated on an Enerphit project in Findhorn for a London-based architect. Working alongside a Certified Passive House Designer through the Building Warrant stage proved to be a pivotal experience. Driven by this, Brian undertook intensive Passivhaus training with MosArt Ltd in early 2025. Following a demanding examination administered by the German Passive House Institute, he successfully qualified as a Certified Passive House Consultant. We are incredibly enthusiastic about this new expertise within our practice.
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