Posen People: Meet William Hamilton
Bill Hamilton has over 30 years of experience in all aspects of the design process, with a special expertise in code compliance and expediting projects through the local jurisdiction approval process. His project experience includes healthcare, commercial, and large-scale residential buildings.
What is your role at Posen?
I consider myself the ultimate “utility player” at the firm and am involved in all phases of a project. Because I have a deep understanding of building codes, I am also the firm’s Director of Code Compliance, something I enjoy because it allows be to be involved in all of our projects.
Who or what inspired you to become an Architect?
One day in junior high, I just decided that’s what I wanted to do.
If you were not an Architect, what would your alternate career be?
Maybe advertising. I took advertising/marketing courses as electives in college and really enjoyed learning how subliminal messaging and target marketing can impact the purchasing process.
What do you believe is your most valuable trait as an Architect?
I can envision projects and details in multiple dimensions very easily. Understanding how things go together and are built is very helpful in the design process.
What do you enjoy most about working at Posen?
The diversity of my work, being able to meaningfully participate in multiple projects and share my knowledge with my colleagues.
What book(s) are you currently reading?
I have a teenage son and enjoy reading the books he is assigned to read in class so we can discuss them.
What songs are most listened to on your playlists?
Metallica, Rush, Vol beat, Ayron Jones, Talking Heads, Warrior Soul, Pat Benatar, XTC, Beastie Boys, Eagles, Foo Fighters, Bruce Springsteen, Queen, Nine Inch nails, Third World, UB40.
If you could have a superpower, what would it be?
The ability to obtain any superpower I need at the moment.
If you could live anywhere, where would it be?
Planet earth – the only place so far, we can actually live on.
What’s your favorite season and why?
I like the time of year when the weather is not extremely hot or cold. I call them “Sprall” and “Fing”.
What’s your most prized possession and why?
My ability to be aware. Seeing people go through dementia and Alzheimer’s is the worst thing.