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The coolest roof for summer
I wrote about the cooling effect eco-roofs can have on roof-mounted solar panels for Monday’s paper. I thought that was pretty cool. But the rooftop at the new Marina Bay […]
Green building market to surge
I’ve had conversations with several sources over the past few months who say green building is the only type of building that’s growing in this economy. According to a report […]
HUD using LEED-ND for grant assessment, could help Portland
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s adoption of聽LEED for Neighborhood Development certification as a determining factor for its community planning grants could bode well for Portland. HUD announced […]
Cash for Caulkers retrofits explained
The ‘Cash for Caulkers’ bill, which passed the U.S. House last month, would allow $5.7 billion in government rebates for home renovations that increase energy efficiency. The bill, H.R. 5019, […]
Green scholarship for teachers
What happens when you bring together 27 professionals and eight graduate students from around the world to meet in Oregon for five days to talk sustainability? It’s not The Real […]
Solar power for iPhones
As if iPhone and iPod owners needed another reason to brag about their tech-accessories, Apple has recently patented solar-powered iPhones and iPods. Extremely small, thin solar panels will be placed […]
New data initiative aims to quantify green retrofit savings
Green building retrofits have obviously caught on in Portland. But for the process to become the norm there needs to be evidence and data that backs up the potential cost […]
Program takes green emphasis to the outdoors
While most green rating systems focus primarily on buildngs, a pilot program in Oregon is taking sustainability to the great outdoors with a system for entire sites.
From many buildings to one: Is consolidation more green?
My first thought when I discovered a new 2.4 million-square-foot federal building is striving for LEED Gold certification in Northern Virginia was “That building is way too big to be […]
Next step: Outcome-based energy codes
You know a lecture is going to be good when the presenter opens with, “I think this might be the nerdiest session at the entire conference.” Well, color me nerdy, […]
A Portland historic building tagging app?
A while ago, I blogged about a smart phone app that will tell you a building’s history. The app is for a select group of buildings in Chicago, but I […]
What if PVC could be gone in a year…
At today’s keynote speech for the Living Future conference, Jason McLennan, CEO of the Cascadia Green Building Council noted that between all of the architects, engineers and contractors in the […]
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
