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William G. Ramroth, Jr. is a practicing architect with over 30 years of experience in architectural design and construction. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and has been a guest lecturer at the University of Oregon. William has written the three books described below and is now working on a fourth. If you have questions for him, he can be emailed at ramroth@earthlink.net.

Project Management for Design Professionals

In the design industry, schedules are accelerated and client expectations are high. Litereally, time is money. The responsibility for project success or failure rests squarely on the shoulders of one individual - the project manager. William Ramroth gives architects, urban planners, interior designers, landscape architects and engineers the guidance they need to manage large-scale projects successfully. Learn more about Project Management for Design Professionals and purchase the book at: Project Management at Amazon.com

Pragmatism and Modern Architecture

Architecture is not oragami. A drawing cannot be folded in a clever way to make a real building. A picture of a building is no more architecture than a drawing of a sculpture is the sculpture. To exist, the building must be built. A building is the outcome of an idea. Pragmatism is the philosophy that connects an idea with its result. It measures the success of an idea by its function, its appearance, and its contribution to the environment in which it exists. This work examines the relationship between the methods of modern architecture and the philosophy of Pragmatism. It discusses how modern architecture and pragmatism developed during the nineteenth century and offers examples of pragmatism within the work and writings of predominant practitioners and theorists of modern architecture. Learn more about Pragmatism and Modern Architecture and purchase the book at: Pragmatism at Amazon.com

Planning for Disaster: How Natural and Manmade Disasters Shape the Built Environment

Disasters like Hurricaine Katrina, the 2004 Tsunami, and 9/11 will leave an everlasting impression on the world. However, these disasters leave more than just memories - they are forcing the architecture, engineering, and contracting industries to reexamine how they design and construct the built environment around us. Ramroth addresses the impact of disasters on urban planning, building design, and the design of large-scale engineering projects such as bridges, tunnels, and levees. Learn more about Planning for Disaster: How Natural and Manmade Disasters Shape the Built Environment and purchase the book at: Planning for Disaster at Amazon.com