Salem designers compete to build a better chicken coop
Young designers and architects in Salem tackled DesignOpine's 'Chicken Coop Challenge' to build team spirit while helping a nonprofit organization.
Portland architecture firms recognized among regional contenders
The American Institute of Architects Northwest and Pacific Region awarded 16 projects overall for design excellence at its annual conference, Oct. 12, in Tucson, Ariz. Winning projects were completed in the past five years and ranged in scope from custom homes to research facilities.
Talking with Kermit Baker, chief economist of AIA
While writing my piece on how local landscape architects have fared well in the down economy, I got the chance to speak with Kermit Baker, chief economist with the American Institute of Architects. His study on job loss in the design industry, which was released last week, was actually what inspired me to write the piece; in it, a graph shows that landscape architecture has suffered more job loss [...]
Architectural billings on the rise
According to the American Institute of Architects, the Architecture Billings Index inched its way into positive territory in January for the third straight month. Oregon firms say they're picking up work, but the projects are located outside the borders of the state -- and sometimes even outside the country.
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.
American Institute of Architects’ Portland chapter annual design awards
The American Institute of Architects’ Portland chapter last month presented its annual design awards. Twenty winners were selected by a jury of out-of-state architects. For the first time, five awards […]
Winning project resembles ‘angry frog’ in Young Designers Award competition
In the built and contracting industries, burly construction crews often come to mind. However, plenty of professional and creative forces drive those industries, and the Portland chapter of the American Institute of Architects saw fit this year to reward the new class of architects and designers.
AIA shows films on building homes in the ’70s
See four films offered by the Cinema Project as part of the 2011 Architecture and Design Festival tomorrow. The event is free (though donations are encouraged) at the AIA Portland headquarters at 403 N.W. 11th Ave. from 6 to 9 p.m.
Portland Architecture and Design Festival events in October
Next month marks the third annual Portland Architecture and Design Festival, a series of events where architecture enthusiasts can celebrate and learn about design in Portland.
AIA chapter celebrates 100 years, turns corner
This year, the Oregon chapter of the American Institute of Architects turns 100. Local architects are reflecting via a series of events – including the 2011 Architecture and Design Festival, which begins Thursday and continues through October.
ABI shows improvements after several months of declines
After four straight monthly declines, the American Institute of Architecture’s Architecture Billings Index took a sudden upturn in August.
New legislation ‘closes loophole’ for qualifications-based selection
Over the past 10 years, Cindy Robert, lobbyist for the Oregon chapter of the American Institute of Architects, has received dozens of calls from architects and engineers seeking clarification about state rules for qualifications-based selection. Design professionals forward her public agencies’ RFPs with questions about their legality. Hopefully, Robert said, new legislation set to take effect i[...]
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