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Newsmakers 2016: Holst Architecture
In the past 24 years, Holst Architecture has gained recognition far beyond Portland.
Portland architecture firm featured in new book
Holst Architecture is featured in a new coffee table book produced by London-based Monocle Magazine: 鈥淭he Monocle Guide to Cosy Homes.鈥�
Passive house’s project team wins national award
The Karuna House project team recently was awarded first place for a single-family structure by the Passive House Institute US.
Firms honored for work on green residence
A contractor and an architecture firm tied to Portland recently received national recognition for contributions to the Karuna House project in Newberg.
Green homebuilders honored by Earth Advantage
Hammer & Hand was named Custom Builder of the Year by Earth Advantage on Tuesday in part for building the energy-efficient Karuna House in the Yamhill Valley.
Oregon home to meet trifecta of green rating systems
Holst Architecture and Hammer and Hand designed a house that will serve as a case study for sustainable design certifications.
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.
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
