Bill Ryan traces the origins of modern architecture from its radical break with tradition to its lasting influence on how we build today. Blending history, critique, and personal insight, this concise work challenges designers to move beyond aesthetic trends and return to architecture rooted in purpose, integrity, and innovation.
What began as a passion project quickly became Bill Ryan’s second book. As a lifelong builder, he has seen firsthand how the homes we live in shape our futures. But in communities across America, especially in places like Palm Beach Gardens, the people who keep cities running often can’t afford to live there. That was a problem he couldn’t ignore. In this book, he shares what he’s learned about the root causes of the housing affordability crisis and why it matters to everyone. He wrote it to spark a real conversation about how we build not just homes, but opportunity, dignity, and thriving communities. For Bill, this isn’t just about policy, it’s personal. And it’s time we did something about it.
A consummate entrepreneur, Billy Ryan has both launched his own successful businesses and become President of Town and Country Homes in Chicago, overseeing 4 division presidents and 250 employees. His achievements make him one of the most fascinating business voices today. In Fix Your Why: Creating Worthy Goals To Align Your Purpose, Billy offers insight for the hungry young executive who wants to reach the next rung on the ladder as well as the successful entrepreneur who is seeking to break through to the next level. With a career spanning 50 years, he has successfully navigated 4 recessions, including some of the largest housing busts in the history of America.
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