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ASLA Oregon to host trivia night next month
The Oregon chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects next month will host in Portland a free trivia night geared toward design professionals.
Cascadia merges with small Portland firm
The Natural Step announced today its three-person operation will join Cascadia Green Building Council, the northwest chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council.
Study investigates benefits of building reuse
Data is scare on the environmental and economic benefits of building reuse. But a study being undertaken by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Portland’s Green Building Services and Seattle’s […]
Q&A: Cascadia CEO on green building
At last week's Living Future conference in Seattle, Cascadia Region Green Building Council CEO Jason McLennan knew he was preaching to the green building choir. But that didn't mean he thought the singers should remain resting on the risers.
Red List challenges Living Building architects
To meet the Living Building Challenge, designers must do more than simply meet net-zero energy and water use requirements. They also must do so without using materials on the Red List, which includes chemicals and materials considered harmful to humans and the environment.
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
