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Eugene Passive House project has a lot to prove
The Stellar Apartments affordable housing complex is being developed by St. Vincent de Paul of Lane County. The inclusion of a Passive House building will provide an opportunity to evaluate environmental and financial trade-offs for such construction.
The energy benefits of Passive House
The Passive House concept represents today's highest energy standard. Widespread application of the Passive House design would have a dramatic impact on energy conservation. Data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration shows that buildings are responsible for 48 percent of greenhouse gas emissions annually, and 76 percent of all electricity generated by U.S. power plants goes to supply the[...]
Portland building gunning for first commercial U.S. Passive House retrofit
A 96-year-old building in Southeast Portland being renovated by Hammer and Hand is in the running to be the first commercial Passive House retrofit in the U.S.
Portland couple participates in international green building open house
If you go: What: International Passive House Association open house When: Friday, 3:30 to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Where: 539 […]
First Passive House office building in U.S. being built by immigrant volunteers in Woodburn
An immigrants rights group in Woodburn is using volunteers, mostly from the Latino community, to construct a new headquarters building. The group is shooting for a high energy efficiency goal, too; the building would be the first Passive House office building in the U.S.
Home in Southeast Portland to serve as test for Passive House
An established green building standard, cutting-edge technology and a research-driven design are being used to create a unique duplex in Southeast Portland.
Passive House cuts ties with U.S. counterpart
A hostile administrative rift has divided an international group that works to build affordable, extremely energy efficient buildings, leaving local consultants feeling like they are caught in the middle of a family feud.
Portland contractor to lead Passive House nonprofit
Sam Hagerman of Hammer & Hand will lead the Passive House Alliance, a national nonprofit established by the Passive House Institute U.S. to promote the Passive House building method.
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
