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ODOT delays anger Ashland businesses
Business owners near Ashland are upset by news that road work on Exit 14 off Interstate 5 will take the rest of the month. The work was originally supposed to […]
The keys to creating more livable communities
While 鈥渃enters and corridors鈥� was the guiding concept of the Region 2040 Plan, it was based on several other features that are as old as cities themselves. The Metro region and the cities it comprises, as well as numerous other places and organizations around the world, have been working to incorporate these big ideas into their plans ever since the 2040 plan was created.
Stakeholder-based solutions smooth technology park planning
Roger Pearson, Director of Planning for CH2M HILL鈥檚 IDC Architects, has spent a lot of years (37+) as a master planner for industrial, commercial and technology manufacturing sites around the […]
Migrant workers built one of the most sustainable buildings in the U.S.
For two years, migrant farmworkers in Oregon have volunteered their time fundraising and building one of the world鈥檚 most innovative commercial office buildings, free of any bank debt and with […]
How new urbanism affected Portland city planning
New Urbanism is an appropriately named movement within the history of American city development. It celebrates the good things that make cities vibrant, comfortable and healthy places to live, work […]
Hydroponic greenhouses: an idea whose time has come
I recently read about a company based out of New York called BrightFarms. Its website simply states its focus, 鈥淲e design, finance, build and operate hydroponic greenhouse farms at supermarkets, […]
Energy efficiency incentives are supporting the wrong work
A sea change is under way in the building industry. For a host of pressing reasons 鈥� melting polar ice, withering Midwest corn fields and American casualties from various missions […]
Big developments on tap for Northwest Front Avenue
According to city documents, two sizable multifamily development projects are in the works for the riverfront street in Northwest Portland, just north of the Fremont Bridge.
Northwest Portland Fred Meyer expansion: RENDERINGS
A $25 million expansion of the Fred Meyer on Northwest 20th Place will expand the store鈥檚 grocery and deli space and add more 鈥渉ome-related鈥� items to the store. Here are some renderings of the project.
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 […]
The Olympics of Architecture: the World’s Fair
For over 150 years, countries from around the world have come together at the World鈥檚 Fair. In recent years, these events have been a hotbed of architectural competition. Just as athletes come together to represent their country in the Olympics, architects must enter competition among scores of their peers for the honor to design for their country.
Like peppers, some of the best data centers are green and hot
A 鈥渉ot server鈥� is a more robust device built to tolerate higher heat levels. An average data center using hot servers could reduce its electricity consumption by a third 鈥� a very significant savings in energy and cost.
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
