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Innovative classrooms are put to the test
Some students are now occupying new, green portable classrooms developed at Portland State University.
Investigating urban habitats
A Portland State University graduate student is researching the biodiversity of green roofs.
All about sustainable Portland
In a new guide to Portland, landscape architects share what makes the city sustainable.
Net-zero commercial buildings still costly
Economic factors are holding back development of more net-zero buildings, industry professionals say.
Sitting on acres of 鈥榞old鈥�
A Sheridan business has more than 2 million board feet of reclaimed lumber available.
Advocating for reduction of construction waste
Portland requires that at least 75 percent of materials from construction projects valued over $50,000 be recycled. But that isn't preventing a lot of items from landing in landfills.
Sustainable Northwest 20th anniversary bash on tap
Mark your calendars now for Sustainable Northwest‘s 20th anniversary celebration and barbecue on Aug. 7. The celebration will begin at 6 p.m. at the Sustainable Northwest Wood warehouse, near OMSI, […]
Workplace recycling program help available
The Washington County Department of Health and Human Services has free tools and technical assistance available for businesses in the county interested in starting recycling programs or expanding existing ones. […]
鈥楽lam鈥� event honors region鈥檚 top green building projects
Ten projects. Ten slides. Ten minutes. That’s the concept behind the 2014 10x10x10 Green Building Slam Design Showcase. The event, hosted by the Portland Metro chapter of the Northwest EcoBuilding […]
NEBC鈥檚 Cascade chapter to hold June luncheon
The Cascade chapter of the Northwest Environmental Business Council will hold a luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 12, at the Sentinel Hotel, 614 S.W. 11th Ave., […]
Living Building Challenge online workshops planned
A series of four online workshops offered by Cascadia Green Building Council and the Living Future Institute will focus on the Living Building Challenge. The workshops will take place from […]
Converting food waste into renewable energy
Potato residue and onion skins will help fuel a new facility being built at the Port of Morrow, in Boardman.
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
