Cheaper to Own: Shoreline Civic Center Brings City Developers and Citizens Together

The timely creation of a new, environmentally-educational 67,000 sq ft “living room” for the young city of Shoreline was the result of a public-partnership that welcomed citizens in the process. Full List >>

Airport Projects Aim to Ease Congestion for Passengers and Airlines

Projects at Portland International Airport and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac Airport) will allow the facilities to handle more passengers and give them a better experience. Full List >>

Oregon Sustainability Center to Anchor Downtown EcoDistrict

A consortium of building industry professionals, nonprofit organizations and local and state government agencies is working to meet the Living Building Challenge with the construction of the Oregon Sustainability Center in Portland. Full List >>

To LEED or Not To LEED

Building teams face many key decisions as they begin a project. One relatively new choice, in an official capacity, is whether to make the project “green”. Full List >>

Better Energy Codes: It’s not Rocket Science

As a society, we’re good about setting some big goals. Putting a man on the moon, developing an information superhighway, cutting carbon emissions as a means to combat climate change-these are laudable and in the case of the first two, already achieved. Full List >>

Green Features Enhance Student Learning at Nathan Hale

Nathan Hale High Schoo, Seattle, has a national reputation as a successful model of school reform and personalized learning, and a radio station that’s recognized as one the best in the country. Full List >>

Ten Minutes With Conservation Goals Continue to Push HVAC Designers

As LEED has developed into the norm, some of the sustainable elements employed have become so common as to be pedestrian and expected, such as alternate refrigerants, better filtration, and low-flow fixtures. Full List >>