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On a path to total carbon neutrality
Architecture firms now following the 2030 Commitment are in some ways changing how they do business.
Portland firm achieves green design milestone
In 2018, Green Hammer became one of just 10 design firms in the United States to meet 2030 Commitment standards.
Designers to get schooled in 2030 Challenge
Architects, engineers and builders on Feb. 10 will kick off a yearlong course to focus on the ambitious energy-efficiency goals of the 2030 Challenge.
Tracking Oregon’s progress on green building targets
Earlier this week, I came across an entry on the Axium 411 blog that did a little data analysis on how local projects are keeping up with the green building […]
Tracking Oregon's progress on green building targets
Earlier this week, I came across an entry on the Axium 411 blog that did a little data analysis on how local projects are keeping up with the green building […]
Q&A: 2030 Challenge founder Ed Mazria
Architect Ed Mazria, the man behind the 2030 Challenge and a Portland native, will speak this week at the Earth Advantage Institute's Green Day Forum. The 91视频 asked Mazria about the 2030 Challenge, which aims to have all buildings be designed as net-zero energy structures by 2030.
Tracking the 2030 Challenge
A building hasn't met the 2030 Challenge until there is proof of performance. But Portland architects and engineers are finding the proof isn't easy to obtain.
2030 Challenge: All new buildings carbon-neutral
If Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design was the sustainable design trend of this decade, then the 2030 Challenge is ramping up to become the next big thing in 2010. But getting to Challenge founder Edward Mazria's goal for all new buildings to be carbon-neutral by 2030 is easier said than done.
NAIOP report draws scorn from Architecture 2030 founder
A recent report from NAIOP (also known as the Commercial Real Estate Development Association) has sustainable building proponent and Architecture 2030 founder Edward Mazria聽crying foul. A story published in the […]
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
