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A healthy building, inside and out
The soon-to-open Breathe Building in Southeast Portland, which has been a work in progress for nearly three years, will be home to a yoga studio, restaurant, and wellness center.
Marvel 29 wins LEED platinum designation
Marvel 29, built on a site that previously held an old gas station and restaurant, is the first project built under a HUD 221(d) (4) program to receive the highest rating in the LEED program, according to project developer PHK Development.
From trash to building blocks
A Portland-based business is gearing up to mass-produce a building material consisting of a mix of 80 percent ground-up post-consumer polystyrene and 15 percent cement.
Work under way on SolTerra headquarters
SolTerra, in keeping with its tradition of building the most energy-efficient buildings possible, has begun construction of its new headquarters in Portland, at Southeast Ninth Avenue and Division Street.
Portland Development Commission expresses interest in relocating
The Portland Development Commission last week issued a request for information about possible spaces to move into.
Adventures in border crossing design
A Portland firm was tasked by a federal agency to provide design expertise at 17 U.S. border checkpoints.
Portland鈥檚 net-zero setback
When a rooftop solar array became part of the plans to modernize the Edith Green-Wendell Wyatt Federal Building, the project team encountered an unexpected challenge in the form of Portland's downtown electrical grid.
Interior designer hired for Hassalo on Eighth
Vida Design, a Portland-based firm, will create interiors for the Hassalo on Eighth mixed-use development in the Lloyd District.
A naturally conscious design
A connection to the outdoors is driving the design of a conservation education center at the Oregon Zoo.
A plan to spur green building
City and county officials this week released a draft of their joint 2015 Climate Action Plan.
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.
Building commissioning grows up
The Beaverton-based Building Commissioning Association now has certification programs for individuals, associates and firms. Meanwhile, it's working to educate industry professionals about the commissioning process.
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
