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Jan 30, 2012

OSU research may boost bamboo business

After visiting Bamboo Revolution鈥檚 showroom in Southeast Portland, two Oregon State University students were inspired to look more deeply into what they consider an up-and-coming sustainable material. Mike Pullen, owner of Bamboo Revolution, is donating materials to the research; he says the results could be a boon to his fast-growing business.

Jan 30, 2012

PCC writes MWESB inclusion into construction bond contract

Portland Community College has found a unique way to increase inclusion of minority-owned, women-owned and emerging small business contractors. Officials simply wrote it into the contract.

Jan 26, 2012

Pearl headquarters planned for Pacific University writing program

The crew at Richard Brown Architect is planning a 1,500-square-foot space that will be the new office headquarters for Pacific University's master's writing program.

Jan 25, 2012

Yost Grube Hall awarded for McAlexander Field House design

Yost Grube Hall Architecture has won an Outstanding Sports Facility award from the National-Recreational Sports Association for its design of Oregon State University鈥檚 McAlexander Field House recreation center.

Jan 12, 2012

Neighbors fed up with OSU student housing development

Demolition work is under way in Corvallis to make way for yet another new housing project targeting the growing population of Oregon State University students and employees. But some residents are concerned that their neighborhood is changing too quickly.

Dec 14, 2011

PSU science center wins LEED gold

Portland State University last week announced that its Science Research and Teaching Center achieved a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design gold rating from the U.S. Green Building Council.

Dec 7, 2011

Iraqi-OSU partnership would put $100M toward building, education in Iraq

Approximately $100 million is being invested in a partnership between Oregon State University and the Iraqi government to bring hundreds of engineers to Corvallis and possibly send Oregon contractors to work on major jobs in the Middle East.

Nov 7, 2011

Co-generation system to dramatically cut University of Oregon’s energy use

As part of a $110 million renovation of its Central Power Station, the university is installing a co-generation system that will allow for simultaneous power generation and steam production from the same fuel energy input, minimizing energy waste and improving power delivery.

Nov 2, 2011

PCC Sylvania bond projects slowed by public involvement, lack of space

At Portland Community College鈥檚 Sylvania campus, $52 million in bond money is going toward projects, but less than 10 percent of work is completed. Crews are tentatively aiming to to finish work in 2015, but work is going slowly because everyone who has a stake in the projects - from students to employees - are being given the chance to give their input.

Oct 27, 2011

The Bermuda Triangle of dorms could spell opportunity in Portland

The upcoming College Station building (read an in-depth story here) will add 978 beds to Portland State's on-campus population. It also means there will be three dorms in as many blocks.

Oct 25, 2011

Student population growth leads to apartment boom in Corvallis

The 82-unit Seventh Street Station is one of several apartment projects in the development phase in Corvallis, which is experiencing a housing pinch because of a growing student body at Oregon State University.

Oct 19, 2011

Newberg Center on its way to LEED platinum

Portland Community College鈥檚 Newberg campus became significantly greener this fall when the Newberg Center opened. It鈥檚 on track to receive a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design platinum rating as well as a net zero rating from the Energy Trust of Oregon.



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