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Launching legislation 2013: lessons from past efforts
The 2013 Oregon Legislative Session will begin soon, and the Interior Design Collaborative 鈥� Oregon is returning with interior design legislation. The basic idea is to license commercial interior designers whose work impacts the health, safety and welfare of Oregonians in large occupant and public spaces such as hospitals, schools, senior care facilities, and assembly spaces. Having been heavily[...]
Design from the inside out, or the outside in?
I just finished my first term as a masters student in architecture at the University of Oregon. The last time I designed a building from the ground up was in […]
The Interior Design Profession: Where it鈥檚 been, where it鈥檚 going
The role of interior designers is rapidly changing. The profession itself is beyond the simple confusion of interior design with decoration, although the perception of the industry may not be […]
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
