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Material differences: CLT becomes divisive
A British architect and an American structural engineer recently shared with the 91视频 why they have opposing opinions about cross-laminated timber.
Photos: Cross-laminated timber installed on Portland project
Albina Yard, the first commercial building in the United States to use domestically fabricated cross-laminated timber as a structural element, is on the rise in North Portland.
Designs for Zidell Yards office buildings draw praise
Plans to construct two new office buildings at Zidell Yards, in the South Waterfront District, may be on track to soon move ahead.
Tickets go on sale for AIA 2015 Homes Tour
This year鈥檚 self-guided tour, sponsored by AIA Portland, will take place Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The pressure鈥檚 on for Riddle timber mill
The owners of D.R Johnson in Riddle, Ore., have paid millions of dollars to buy the only machinery in the nation certified to produce panels of cross-laminated timber. Now comes the hard part.
A TreeHouse fit for a forest
In the past, housing has been scarce on Marquam Hill, home to Oregon Health & Science University, Portland Veterans Medical Center and Shriners Hospital for Children. But a remedy may soon be on the way.
Design discussions begin for Zidell Yards
After five years of planning work, the Portland Development Commission last month approved a development plan for Zidell Yards on the South Waterfront. Now initial design conferences are being scheduled with the city.
Renovation planned for historic building
The owners of a historic Pearl District building have applied to the Portland Bureau of Development Services for a pre-application conference to discuss renovation plans.
Second Place Private Buildings: ArtHouse
ArtHouse is a student housing facility for the Pacific Northwest College of Art in downtown Portland. The six-story, wood-frame and concrete-clad building has 50 units with space for 130 beds, […]
Tree House: a find in the forest
Nestled between two medical campuses and a forest of alder trees, a new Marquam Hill development by Project^ will take cues from childhood imagination to bring new life to the area.
PNCA student housing building on Park Blocks complete
Work is complete on the six-story ArtHouse residence for Pacific Northwest College of Art Students on Portland’s North Park Blocks. The building features 50 units over ground-floor retail spaces, which […]
Portland鈥檚 West End gains business connector
Project Ecological Development had a shoestring budget of $1.3 million to merge two former nightclub buildings, but it used a few simple moves and a hyper focus on tenant mix to bring new life to the block stretching from Southwest Stark Street to West Burnside Street. The corridor is scheduled to open in August.
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
