Join us for HEATWAVE, an innovative research project conducted by Portland State University’s Research-based Design Initiative, Bynum Laboratories and Opsis Architecture. The relationship between people and the control systems in a building is a critical factor in overall building energy performance. Thoughtfully designed passive systems are ineffective unless operated as intended, resulting in a performance [...]

1.5 HSW This premier event is an evening of learning, discussing, and connecting the dots in our journey to reducing the increasing effects of new construction on our global climate. Every material we use has an environmental footprint defined not only by its source, but by its journey through transportation, manufacturing, installation, and end of [...]

With a quarter of all global carbon emissions rooted in building operations, reducing our projects' energy consumption is imperative to addressing climate change. Come tour three new passive buildings to see the latest in high efficiency assemblies and systems. See projects both under construction and post-occupancy, from single-family to multi-family. And hear from the teams [...]

As of July 9, 2018 Portland’s new Central City zoning code will require all new buildings of 20,000 sf or more to install ecoroofs. After 22 years, since the first ecoroof was installed on a Portland residential garage, the city has enacted one of the most comprehensive Ecoroof (Greenroof) mandates in the United States. This [...]

GRIT Building Solutions is excited to celebrate the grand opening of their NEW LEARNING CENTER with you! The 1st and only full off-site interior construction company in the Pacific NW. October 9th, 2018 6:00 - 9:00 PM RSVP via Eventbrite View Event Flyer

The Sustainability Conference for Business and Government GoGreen Portland is Wednesday, October 10 at the Gerding Center (Portland Center Stage). Now in its eleventh year, GoGreen Portland has established itself as the largest regional conference for business and government decision-makers to come together for one day to learn from recognized community leaders to advance sustainability [...]

Students spend over 1000 hours each year in buildings that are too often unhealthy, restrict their ability to learn, require unsustainable amounts of resources to construct and maintain, and contribute substantially to environmental problems such as pollution and climate change. A recent and rapidly growing trend is designing schools with the specific intent of providing [...]

Each individual green building is part of a larger attempt to find a truly sustainable built environment. As building professionals, we understand that a more sustainable future involves stakeholders beyond the building process. During this moderated panel, we will hear from architects and activists about the policy challenges at all levels of government, and about [...]

You’ve hiked our local dense forests plenty, and want to know more about the trees around you - how these trees grow and interact in the forest. Join the Build Local Alliance for a guided walk in Forest Park. Where Michael Ahr, Forest Conservationist at West Multnomah SWCD, will lead a short hike from the [...]

Join us for an open house during Sustainable Building Week that's all about Zero Energy Ready Oregon (ZERO)! Learn best practices for building zero energy and how you can get involved in getting Oregon on the path to zero energy by 2030. We'll enjoy beer, wine, pizza, and salad in AIA Portland's attractive space. Find [...]

Join the University of Oregon, Portland State University and the Art Institute of Portland for a fascinating evening where educators from the Portland area will present innovative student and faculty research advancing sustainability with an ensuing panel discussion on academia’s role in advancing sustainability. This event will showcase how academia is addressing sustainability by connecting [...]

Join us for Materials Matter, a five-session series delivering comprehensive, high-level knowledge and strategies for assessing and selecting healthy, sustainable materials. Sessions will delve into the impact of materials on the environment and human health; the tools and data useful for assessing and prioritizing materials; and the strategies for integrating informed decision-making into projects and practice. [...]