Preserving a historic aesthetic
As mid-century modern properties age, design professionals say they're seeing a surge in renovations.
Health department building’s design due for review
Plans for the new Multnomah County Health Department headquarters in Old Town Chinatown will go before the Portland Design Commission later this summer.
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.
Designing a nontraditional office
Openness and intimacy are being balanced in a Portland-based tech company's new headquarters.
BBT’s Heidi Slaybaugh completes training
ARCHITECTURE BBT Architects’ Heidi Slaybaugh recently completed Earth Advantage Commercial project steward training. Stewards guide projects through streamlined Earth Advantage Commercial requirements using proprietary tools. SENDING?91ÊÓÆµ?PEOPLE?ITEMS: Please send your announcements […]
Wenaha’s Scott Rogers completes training
ARCHITECTURE Scott Rogers of Wenaha Group recently completed Earth Advantage Commercial project steward training. Stewards guide projects through streamlined Earth Advantage Commercial requirements using proprietary tools. SENDING?91ÊÓÆµ?PEOPLE?ITEMS: Please send your […]
Neal Huston completes training
ARCHITECTURE Neal Huston of Neal Huston & Associates Architects recently completed Earth Advantage Commercial project steward training. Stewards guide projects through streamlined Earth Advantage Commercial requirements using proprietary tools. SENDING?91ÊÓÆµ?PEOPLE?ITEMS: […]
DECA adds Yvonne Ng
ARCHITECTURE DECA Architecture recently added Yvonne Ng to its staff. She has two years of professional experience in architecture and interior design. She is working on a project for the […]
DECA adds Justin Foster
ARCHITECTURE DECA Architecture recently added Justin Foster to its staff. He has six years of experience. He is working on a project for the Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability […]
DECA adds Juliette Beale
ARCHITECTURE DECA Architecture recently added Juliette Beale to its staff. She is a registered architect and a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design accredited professional with six years of experience. […]
BBT’s Kevin Shaver completes training
ARCHITECTURE BBT Architects’ Kevin Shaver recently completed Earth Advantage Commercial project steward training. Stewards guide projects through streamlined Earth Advantage Commercial requirements using proprietary tools. SENDING?91ÊÓÆµ?PEOPLE?ITEMS: Please send your announcements […]
Building materials library taking shape
The University of Oregon is preparing to organize and display its collection at the White Stag Block.
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
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