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Salem-based design firm’s LEED-rated work in book
Four homes designed by Nathan Good Architects, a Salem-based firm, are in a new book on environmentally-sensitive design.
National system launched for rating buildings’ seismic strength
A new national rating system for seismic resiliency goes much deeper than Portland city code, according to architect Jay Raskin.
Local firms’ sustainable practices recognized
Beaverton-based Seabold Construction Company and Portland-based Pioneer Millworks have received recognition from US Builders Review.
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�
UO-Portland finally becomes a homeowner
The University of Oregon Foundation last week paid Venerable Group Inc. $42.6 million for the 137,000-square-foot White Stag Block.
Group recognizing sustainability in parking
The Green Parking Council recently announced that seven U.S. sites became the first to receive Green Garage status. The certification recognizes sustainability in parking structures and the like.
A sign of an office-market rebound
Construction of the Pearl West mid-rise office building is scheduled to finish next summer.
LEED losing its luster in Portland
Many developers, architects and builders are no longer as enamored with LEED as they once were.
Original mural to cover Fair-Haired Dumbbell
Final review will continue this month for a unique Burnside bridgehead project.
NWEA purchases downtown Portland building
The NWEA has bought the seven-story, 108,448-square-foot Everett Building for $47.5 million.
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.
Gerding Edlen receives national LEED award
Real estate investment and development firm Gerding Edlen was among seven companies in the country recently singled out for special recognition for green building practices by the U.S. Green Building Council.
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
