91ÊÓÆµ Staff//April 25, 2025//

KPFF, founded in 1960, has established itself as a leader in civil, structural, and transportation engineering, serving a wide range of industries, including commercial, residential, and public infrastructure projects. The firm’s collaborative approach ensures that designs meet both functional and aesthetic needs. Notable projects include the PAE Living Building in Portland, the largest commercial Living Building, which features mass timber construction and operates with net-zero energy, water, and waste. KPFF provided civil and structural engineering services, ensuring sustainability and resilience.
KPFF’s commitment to sustainability is demonstrated in more than 800 LEED-certified projects, including the first LEED Platinum public housing project, Bud Clark Commons in Portland. The firm also pioneered Portland’s first integrated green street neighborhood, New Columbia. Additionally, in 2024, KPFF updated its Embodied Carbon Action Plan, committing to reducing embodied carbon in structural engineering projects by 2050.
With a focus on sustainable development and a strong presence in Portland, where its office has become one of the largest civil and structural engineering firms, KPFF continues to shape the built environment. The firm’s work supports the growth of sustainable, thriving communities across the Pacific Northwest, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and innovation.