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Photos: Downtown building razed
Crews with LOI Environmental & Demolition Services have demolished a two-story office building at Southwest 12th Avenue and Clay Street in downtown Portland and are clearing the site in preparation […]
Partnering paying off in Portland
Some design firms are discovering the advantages of combining talent for projects.
South Waterfront building rated LEED platinum
The Collaborative Life Sciences Building, in Portland鈥檚 South Waterfront District, has received a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design platinum rating.
Nature-inspired design
The concept of biophilia encourages design solutions to let people enjoy naturalistic features indoors.
Photos: 135-unit multifamily building opens
A grand opening was held this week to celebrate completion of a 135-unit apartment project at 2625 E. Burnside St. in Portland. The SERA Architects-designed project was built by Bremik […]
Architects, builders sought for South Waterfront projects
Oregon Health & Science University is seeking architects and contractors to create two new buildings in the South Waterfront District.
Photos: Inside Washington High School
Nine months after work began on the redevelopment of Washington High School, the 117,000-square-foot building is taking shape as a future creative office, retail, and event/concert space. The renovation work […]
Net-zero commercial buildings still costly
Economic factors are holding back development of more net-zero buildings, industry professionals say.
Finding the right 鈥榚ntourage鈥�
The cutout people in architectural renderings shoulder a mighty weight, so they are chosen carefully.
Photos: Collaborative Life Sciences Building opens
An opening celebration for the OHSU/OUS Collaborative Life Sciences Building was held Thursday morning for the new $295 million building in the South Waterfront. A LEED Platinum rating is being […]
Photos: Major work on aquatics center done
Major work is complete on the new David Douglas Aquatics Center in Southeast Portland. Contractor LCG Pence Construction began work last summer on the 15,800-square-foot building, which will replace the […]
Summer architecture course to focus on downtown lot
The University of Oregon School of Architecture and Allied Arts this summer will offer a sustainable urban design class exploring creation of a mixed-use building on a vacant downtown Portland lot.
News
- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
- Two projects in historic districts in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 10, 2026
- 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
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
