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Lawsuit filed against USGBC
Does the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design standard falsely claim that its buildings use less energy than other buildings? That’s the accusation being made by Henry Gifford, an east […]
LEED doesn’t always meet expectations
As the built industry's leading sustainable certification becomes more popular, those who use it are noticing the standard doesn't make good on its energy efficiency promises. The model used to forecast energy savings isn't always reliable, experts say.
Lincoln Hall’s reach goes beyond gold
Lincoln Hall was constructed in 1911 as a high school. Nearly 100 years later, Portland State University's oldest campus building is on the verge of graduating to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design platinum status.
LEED for retail launches this fall
Boutiques and grocery stores will soon have their very own standard under the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification.
Historic Portland building’s still got it
The owners of the historic Morgan Building in downtown Portland thought that making such an old structure sustainable would be difficult. But they were wrong. Rather counter-intuitively, the building lent itself in many ways toward a green makeover.
Oregon’s wood certification goes against the grain
In an effort increase sales of Oregon wood, the state forester wants a certification method used widely in the state to earn points for LEED. But green building experts say that certification isn't up to the standards of the one LEED currently uses.
Green-certified homes fetch higher prices
Twenty-three percent of the homes constructed in the Portland metro area between May 1, 2009 and April 30, 2010 received a third-party sustainability certification, according to a report released Friday by Earth Advantage. And those homes also sold for more money, according to the report.
Landlords fish for green Portland tenants
In Portland, some landlords are trying to attract a large pool of sustainable-minded tenants by offering green leases and creating sustainability groups designed to increase their buildings' energy efficiency.
HUD using LEED-ND for grant assessment, could help Portland
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s adoption of聽LEED for Neighborhood Development certification as a determining factor for its community planning grants could bode well for Portland. HUD announced […]
HUD using LEED-ND for grant assessment, could help Portland
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s adoption of聽LEED for Neighborhood Development certification as a determining factor for its community planning grants could bode well for Portland. HUD announced […]
Downtown office renovation earns LEED platinum
A $3.6 million renovation of a downtown office building by Winkler Naito Development has received LEED platinum certification from the US Green Building Council. Bob Naito acquired the empty 150 […]
Program takes green emphasis to the outdoors
While most green rating systems focus primarily on buildngs, a pilot program in Oregon is taking sustainability to the great outdoors with a system for entire sites.
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
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
