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Compensation for architects remains stagnant
With relatively little work to be had over the past three years, compensation for architects has remained stagnant.
Construction spending expected to drop in 2011, rise in 2012
After a projected decline in construction spending this year, the American Institute of Architects expects construction spending to rebound, and even increase, in 2012.
AIA creates Match.com for stalled projects
The American Institute of Architects thinks it has found a way to link two specific groups 鈥� developers of stalled construction projects and real estate investors searching for opportunities 鈥� via an online database.
Architects with too much time design Barbie’s dream house
In Portland, that time has been spent designing sand castles as part of Sand in the City or art projects with canned food as part of Canstruction. Now the AIA is offering architects another way to use their skills on a fun project: designing a dream home for Barbie.
AIA plans database of stalled construction projects
Within the coming months, the AIA will roll out a new database of stalled building projects nationwide that make economic sense but lack the financing to be completed. The database will be accessible to potential investors with an interest in investing in building projects.
3 Portland architecture firms make AIA magazine鈥檚 top 50
Three Portland firms were honored in a nation-wide list released in the magazine of the American Institute of Architects this month. ZGF Architects was ranked ninth on the list, SERA Architects is number 44 and SRG Partnership is number 50.
Four Oregon architects to be honored as AIA fellows
Four Oregon architects have been elevated to the American Institute of Architects College of Fellows and will be honored at a ceremony next month. Joseph A. Collins, partner at ZGF […]
Four Oregon architects to be honored as AIA fellows
Four Oregon architects have been elevated to the American Institute of Architects College of Fellows and will be honored at a ceremony next month. Joseph A. Collins, partner at ZGF […]
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 […]
Architecture Billings Index increases in November
The AIA's Architecture Billing Index - a comparison of monthly billing trends in the architecture industry - increased in November, marking only the second month the index has increased since the beginning of 2008.
American Institute of Architects Portland recognizes design excellence
The American Institute of Architects Portland presented its annual awards for design excellence at a gala celebration Oct. 23 at the Portland Art Museum. Of 64 projects entered in the "built" category, six were labeled standouts. One received an honor award, the highest rating.
News
- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
- Two projects in historic districts in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 10, 2026
- 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
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
