The practice now employs 150 people in its Birmingham and London studios and works across the UK and the Republic of Ireland in many sectors including masterplanning, residential, offices, education, retail, health, hotel and leisure.
[10] The competition winning scheme run by The Crown Estate, was intended to create a gateway to the listed gardens reflecting the character and quality of the park.
[14] Today, the practice is working on a number of large scale projects and masterplans including thousands of homes as part of the regeneration of London's former docks and the mixed-use redevelopment of the historically sensitive Paradise Circus area of central Birmingham for Argent.
[21] Howells has often pushed the development of young, local talent and engages with Birmingham teenagers at the practice's annual work experience programme.
[24] Outside his architectural practice, Howells has spent time on a number of boards for creative and education organisations and advised government bodies and local authorities.