EDUCATION

University of Illinois, Master of Science in Civil Engineering, 1980

University of Missouri, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, 1975

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Fellow, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

American Concrete Institute (ACI)

Committee on Specifications, American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)

Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH)

National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES)

International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures (IASS)

International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering (IABSE)

Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI)

University of Illinois President’s Council

Structural Engineers Association of Illinois (SEAOI)

Structural Engineers Association of Northern California (SEAONC)

Structural Engineers Association of New York (SEAONY)

William F. Baker

PE, CE, SE, FASCE
Partner in Charge of Structural and Civil Engineering

Bill Baker is the partner in charge of Structural and Civil Engineering for the Chicago and London offices of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP. Mr. Baker pursues a collaborative process which resonates with SOM’s multidisciplinary practice. His approach to structural engineering seeks to integrate form, function, and aesthetics. Since joining the firm in 1981, Mr. Baker has worked on a broad range of engineering projects including designing structural systems for supertall buildings, to smaller, specialized structures and engineering collaborations with artists.

Mr. Baker leads the Structural Engineering studio to ensure that quality, innovation, material economy, and cost efficiency are customized to fit each project’s scope and needs. Mr. Baker has developed the structural system for the Burj Dubai, which is planned to become the world’s tallest building in 2009. His recent completed projects include the long span structure of the Virginia Beach Convention Center and the glass cable-net entrance pavilion of the General Motors Renaissance Center in Detroit, Michigan.

In addition to his work at SOM, Mr. Baker is frequently invited to lecture on a variety of structural and civil engineering topics within the U.S. and abroad.



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