BHB Architects consists of two well-established, award-winning practices:
BHB Architects, established in 1946, is a RIBA chartered architectural practice based in the historic city of Lichfield. Ritchie & Ritchie Architects, established in 2008, joined the BHB Architects group in November 2021. Together the two practices form BHB Architects Lichfield.
BHB Architects Cheltenham, formerly Clive Petch Architects, is based in the town of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. The practice was established in 1986 and joined the BHB Architects group in 2017.
At BHB, we're passionate about architecture and committed to delivering innovative designs that benefit users, enhance the environment, and inspire the community. With 90 years of experience, we cover all design and construction stages, from feasibility studies to project management. Our unique, tailor-made services reflect our combined expertise. We take pride in our enduring client relationships, striving for unmatched excellence.
The BHB Architects Group, with over 40 professionals, including 15 chartered architects, collectively delivers high-quality architectural solutions across diverse projects for private and public clientele.


The Master’s House, St John’s Hosptial, Lichfield.
Assessment of historic fabric to ensure a secure understanding of the historic fabric, and how appropriate breathable insulat ions and secondary glazing could be sympathetically installed.
Solution: A breathable IWI Sheep Wool Insulation and lime mortar on wood wool. Sympathetic interiors following the completed installation of secondary glazing, breathable insulation, lime plaster and breathable decorations. The property has reduced its winter energy costs and enjoys a more comfortable thermal environment.



Arca, Birmingham
CAT A fitout Office project located in Birmingham City Centre which achieved Excellent under the BREEAM UK Refurbishment and Fitout criteria. Careful design decisions chosen alongside consulting with BREEAM Professionals allowed us to achieve the required Excellent BREEAM Rating and achieve a modern, flexible and focus driven working space interior fitout.
Our design teams can identify when thermal modelling software, daylight assessment or building fabric analysis is required for U-value calculation or other aspects of building performance.



St Peters Church, Maney Hill.
Works undertaken to provide solar panels to the south facing pitch of the nave, to reduce operational running costs.


The role of a building and site in supporting and enhancing ecosystems and native species.
The greenhouse gas emissions from the lifecycle of building materials, including extraction, manufacturing, transport, construction, maintenance, and disposal. The conservation team has an especially thorough understanding of how different building materials respond to climate and weather in the short and long term. This expertise helps us to avoid costly errors when specifying building materials.
The greenhouse gas emissions from energy consumption required to operate a building (e.g., heating, cooling, lighting, appliances). The engagement of Services and Energy consultants from the feasibility stage onwards helps our clients to explore lifetime energy consumption and improve efficiency.
The amount of water consumed during a building's operation and its broader impact on water resources.
The impact of building design and materials on occupants' physical and mental health. We guide clients through all their options when it comes to occupant well being and technology.