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Recent Articles from Nicholas Hartrich
The dwelling of the modern generation: the tepee
The popularity of small dwelling spaces like tepees and accessory dwelling units marks a housing revolution that is taking place, one that will be virtually connected and one that is happening literally in your backyard.
Living large by building small: Why size matters
You might recall an NPR story years ago about 鈥渢iny houses鈥� where a confidant owner decided to move himself and his girlfriend into a 70sqft home. I remember having a […]
Tell the GSA you want it to keep using LEED
The General Service Administration will vote next week whether to continue using LEED in standard practice for building measurement. The U.S. Green Building Council is aiming for 1,000 companies to sign a petition for the GSA to continue use of LEED.
Living Building is challenging, not impossible
Three weeks ago I purchased what rock climbers refer to as a “slackline”. Slacklining is art of balancing on a fat nylon band you typically see tied between two trees […]
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
