William Howard Wittausch is a California registered architect and civil engineer with offices in Santa Barbara and Santa Ynez, California. Since 1978, his firm has completed more than 300 projects between Ojai/Ventura and San Luis Obispo. The firm’s architectural work includes custom residences, remodels, additions, accessory dwelling units; multi-family housing; corporate headquarters, and commercial, industrial and institutional facilities. Civil Engineering projects include land planning, roads, bridges, retaining walls, grading and drainage and site utilities. Howard graduated from UC Berkeley in Architecture and served 3 years in the US Naval Civil Engineer Corps prior to becoming licensed and entering private practice. He currently serves on the Santa Barbara County Historic Landmarks Advisory Commission. Previously, he has served on the Santa Barbara City Architectural Board of Review, Historic Landmarks Commission, and Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals. He is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and an Emeritus Member of the American Institute of Architects. Howard’s background in architecture and engineering, coupled with more than four decades in professional practice, enable him to see the aesthetic potential as well as the practical challenges unique to each project. His ability to articulate these to his clients in layman’s terms enables them to understand and appreciate that uniqueness. Howard’s early travels and extensive studies give him insight into both the architectural narrative and building techniques for each project. His work attests to his fluency in both traditional and contemporary styles. Howard ensures his clients realize their vision and, as a sole practitioner, he delivers the full spectrum of professional services personally and cost-effectively. While innovative and distinctive design comes from collaborative team effort as much as from individual inspiration, it is the principal’s personal attention to detail, from initial concept through construction, that guarantees the successful completion of each project. Good design adds value and provides a good return on investment.