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Portland鈥檚 InkBuilt Design blends sustainability, resilience, and innovation in affordable housing, using Passive House and prefabrication strategies.
Photos: Tillamook Row aiming for net zero
Tillamook Row, a 16-unit Zero Energy community with shared amenities in Portland is now leasing. Developed by BCMC Properties, and designed and built by Green Hammer, Tillamook Row is the […]
An aggressive pursuit of passive house
The second phase of the Orchards at Orenco development in Hillsboro not only was completed for less money than the first phase, but also received passive house certification.
Energy-saving construction conference on tap
Local building professionals will be able to learn about designing and building to lower energy loads at a conference slated for March 10 and 11.
Hammer & Hand wins innovative housing award
Hammer & Hand will receive a 2015 Housing Innovation Award for the company's work on the Pumpkin Ridge Passive House in North Plains.
Atypical affordable housing
REACH Community Development says the 57-unit first phase of the Orchards at Orenco in Hillsboro is on target to become the largest multifamily passive house building in the country.
One North: a model of sustainability
The goal for the One North development was to find systems and approaches able to serve as examples and inspirations, project team members say.
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.
Portland passive houses’ doors set to open
Seven Portland homes built to passive house standards will be open to the public this week for the 11th annual International Passive House Days.
Photos: Passive House going up in Hillsboro
Walsh Construction is building a highly efficient, transit-oriented workforce housing project in the Orenco Station neighborhood of Hillsboro for owner/developer REACH CDC. The 57-unit project, designed by Ankrom Moisan Architects, […]
Passive House apartments on N. Williams moving along
Lorentz Bruun Construction crews worked Tuesday to install a sewer line connection into the Kiln apartments, a 20-unit project at the corner of North Williams Avenue and Beech Street formerly […]
REACH receives financial boost for Hillsboro project
REACH will use a $500,000 Meyer Memorial Trust grant to move forward with its Orchards at Orenco Station project.
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
