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Intelligent Design founder’s even-smarter solution
Bill Fritts is launching a line of solid, simple, sustainable furnishings
Park Avenue West ‘welcome addition,’ council says
Commissioners support Portland Design Commission approval of the downtown tower
Students get real experience with artificial intelligence
A Gresham High School team will put the robot they built to the test in a national competition
Street of Eames tix on sale tomorrow
Tickets for the quick-to-sell-out Street of Eames modern home tour are up for grabs tomorrow at 9 a.m. The tour, now in its third year, lets lovers of modern architecture […]
How tall is too tall for Old Town?
The city looks at updating area guidelines in Portland
Density demands different design for North Portland
Portland Design Commission encouraged architects of pioneering project to design for future landscape
Take a bow
Congressman Earl Blumenauer has been named an honorary member of the American Institute of Architects. From the announcement: He is committed to promoting livable communities at the federal, state, and […]
Holah Design & Architecture: Northeast Dekum Street
Holah Design + Architecture is renovating an existing one-story vacant building on Northeast Dekum Street into a two-story commercial space that will house a coffee shop, bike shop and Pilates […]
Oregon takes modern look at historic properties
A task force will recommend revisions to, or discontinuation of, a state program that freezes a property
Safety comes first for any St. Johns improvements
Pedestrian crossings and new signals are part of the $2.2 million project
Exhibit cuts through cross section of Portland work
Local architecture firms will show design work during the upcoming AIA Center for Architecture gallery show
RFP deadline extended for visitors center
Portland Parks & Recreation has extended the deadline for proposals for the redevelopment of the former Portland Visitors Information Center. Proposals for the John Yeon-designed space, originally due Jan. 28, […]
News
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
