Submission period open for AIA Portland awards
The American Institute of Architects’ Portland chapter is now accepting submissions for its 2014 Design Awards.
Agricultural accents in architecture
A new fire station in the works in east Multnomah County is designed to fit its surroundings.
Upcoming lecture series will spotlight design process
The American Institute of Architects’ Portland chapter this fall will host a free lecture series focusing on the design process.
AIA Portland to offer self-guided tour of homes
The American Institute of Architects’ Portland chapter this fall will host a home tour highlighting urban infill projects.
Center for Architecture holding design competition
The Portland Center for Architecture is hosting a design competition to temporarily convert street parking into public gathering space.
Holst designer awarded AIA scholarship
The American Institute of Architects has awarded a scholarship that will cover cost of the Architect Registration Examination to a Portland-based architectural designer. Holst Architecture staffer Rachel Brand was […]
Salem architecture firms honored by AIA chapter
Three Salem architecture firms last month received awards from the American Institute of Architects' Salem chapter.
Report: Architects with midrange experience in short supply
The American Institute of Architects in its 2014 AIA Foresight Report notes that firms are struggling to recruit licensed or unlicensed architects with five to 10 years of experience.
Renovation in Eugene creating architecture center
Downtown Eugene will soon have a newly renovated public center for architecture operated by the American Institute of Architects' Southwestern Oregon chapter.
Eugene investigating design oversight
A controversial student housing project could lead Eugene to add a design review process.
Students tackle lofty challenge
A Portland-metro team of students placed second (among 25 teams) in a national skyscraper design competition.
A bid to streamline design review
Urban Design Panel members say they can identify issues before they reach the Portland Design Commission.
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- 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
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- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
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