Supply crunch for mass timber
Cross-laminated timber is continuing to gain popularity, and manufacturers are struggling to meet demand.
Input on master plan still being received
The latest version of the master plan for the former U.S. Postal Service site in Northwest Portland is tentatively scheduled to return before the Portland Design Commission in February.
Industry professionals foresee challenges, changes ahead
Economic conditions in the Portland area are relatively healthy right now, but that likely won't be the case about a year from now, according to panelists who spoke at an event on Tuesday.
Broadway Corridor’s ‘Main Street’
In plans for the massive redevelopment in Portland, Northwest Johnson Street is emerging as a commercial corridor.
Veterans Affairs project finally advancing
After years’ worth of delays, a massive federal project to upgrade the seismically vulnerable Portland VA Medical Center on Marquam Hill is moving forward.
Another way to combat climate change
Two design specialists at ZGF Architects have devised a digital tool that analyzes proposed concrete mixtures for their carbon footprint and performs a life-cycle assessment based on data provided.
Project team blazing a trail
The PAE Living Building will include a cutting-edge micro-grid electrical system and a 71,000-gallon basement cistern that stores rainwater for conversion to drinking water.
25-story tower project attracts Chicago investor
Construction of a 25-story tower in Portland’s West End is due to begin in early 2020 after the development team received a substantial investment from a Chicago-based group.
Portland architecture firms garner awards
An adaptive reuse project took top honors at the Portland Architecture Awards ceremony hosted by AIA Oregon last month.
Broadway Corridor planning cost grows
Prosper Portland’s board on Wednesday approved a $343,995 increase in ZGF Architects' contract with the agency.
Pearl District project moving toward approval
The design of the proposed Portland Proper hotel is on the right track, but a few details need to be worked out, according to the Design Commission.
OMSI master plan continues to move closer to fruition
The Portland Design Commission on Thursday provided another set of opinions on the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry’s master plan, and mostly approved of the concept.
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
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