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Photos: Passive House going up in Hillsboro
Walsh Construction is building a highly efficient, transit-oriented workforce housing project in the Orenco Station neighborhood of Hillsboro for owner/developer REACH CDC. The 57-unit project, designed by Ankrom Moisan Architects, […]
Photos: Living Building project challenges construction team
A Southeast Portland mixed-use project being built to strict green standards is proving to be both a challenge and an inspiration to the project team. The Breathe Building, located on […]
Net-zero commercial buildings still costly
Economic factors are holding back development of more net-zero buildings, industry professionals say.
Eyeing performance-level sustainability
Pursuit of Living Building Challenge certification can be daunting, but developers of the Breathe Building in Southeast Portland say the process will be worth the effort.
Yoga studio project takes on green challenge
Green Hammer and a Portland yoga studio are tackling the challenges that come with creating a building worthy of a level of recognition in the Living Building Challenge.
REACH receives financial boost for Hillsboro project
REACH will use a $500,000 Meyer Memorial Trust grant to move forward with its Orchards at Orenco Station project.
Big buildings may not be greenest, but they inspire
Green Hammer鈥檚 Ashland house boasts more than 5,000 square feet of ultra-high-performance inspired living. When completed, the structure will be the first Forest Stewardship Council Chain-of-Custody (FSC-COC) and LEED platinum rated Passive House building in the United States.
REACH eyes passive house design for multifamily project
The affordable housing developer says Orchards at Orenco Station, a 57-unit project in Hillsboro, will break new ground in the multifamily housing market when it achieves passive house standards.
Empty nesters planning Southeast Portland housing development
Two couples are working to develop a six-unit residential infill development called Ankeny Row in Southeast Portland. The project will feature five 1,500-square-foot townhouses and one 90-square-foot condominium.
Home building team shoots for 3 green standards
The Karuna House is designed to attain three green ratings - Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for Homes platinum, Passive House and Minergie-P-ECO. The private home being built in Yamhill County is billed by the project team as a case study in green building science.
First Passive House office building in U.S. being built by immigrant volunteers in Woodburn
An immigrants rights group in Woodburn is using volunteers, mostly from the Latino community, to construct a new headquarters building. The group is shooting for a high energy efficiency goal, too; the building would be the first Passive House office building in the U.S.
Do-it-yourself efforts featured on ‘Build It Green!’ home tour
This year's Build It Green! tour will give 22 homeowners the opportunity to showcase the sustainable work they put into their homes. The tour is intended to push homeowners past the point of passive interest and into the realm of actual work 鈥� whether they complete it themselves, split the project or hire a contractor.
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
