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A call for designs that provide Portland a more equitable future
A panel discussion during Sustainable Building Week focused on how the design community can help achieve greater equity in new projects.
PSU architecture school’s work now on display
An exhibition now open in the Pearl District is not just a showcase for faculty members and students in Portland State University鈥檚 School of Architecture, but one that looks beyond what people usually associate with architecture.
Intense engineering underlies garden project
A lot of gritty work is going into an expansive effort at the Portland Japanese Garden.
Japanese garden architect given Olympic-size honor
Kengo Kuma, the Japanese architect in charge of the redesign of the Portland Japanese Garden, recently was picked to design the future National Stadium for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Historian connects culture to architecture
Eric Wheeler conducts architectural walking tours in Portland鈥檚 historic neighborhoods.
Interest in AIA Portland awards up from last year
AIA Portland's annual awards event has drawn more than 80 entries 鈥� up from 60 last year.
Center for Architecture exhibit looks at health
Many factors influence design, but a new exhibit at the Center for Architecture is focused on the one considering health and fitness.
New ideas for underneath Interstate 405
A Portland-based firm鈥檚 idea to provide transitional housing and services for the homeless under Interstate 405 earned first place in a design competition hosted by the American Institute of Architects鈥� Portland chapter.
Local projects sought for design exhibit
Portland鈥檚 Center for Architecture is seeking Oregon and Pacific Northwest projects to round out 鈥淏uilding Fit,鈥� an upcoming exhibit showcasing how well-designed environments can positively impact community health.
Entries sought for AIA Portland design competition
The American Institute of Architects鈥� Portland chapter is again seeking entries from students and young professionals for a design competition with cash prizes.
Street Seats design competition winners named
Designs by two Portland architecture firms won a Center for Architecture competition to temporarily convert street parking into public gathering space.
Annual exhibit of student architecture projects on tap
Bridge models, visions of a city in 2114 and adaptive reuse ideas for historic buildings will be among the student projects featured in an upcoming exhibit as part of the Architecture Foundation of Oregon's Architects in Schools program.
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
