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Pearl in the Rough: Commercial Buildings Transformed from Crusty Oysters to Shiny Pearls

Pearl in the Rough: Commercial Buildings Transformed from Crusty Oysters to Shiny Pearls

For the past 20 years, residents have seen a splash of developmental activity in the Pearl District, a community located just north of downtown Portland.

The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance's Office Space Earns LEED

The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance's Office Space Earns LEED

The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance's office space, located in the historic Commonwealth building in downtown Portland, has achieved U.S. Green Building Council LEED for Commercial…

Legacy Salmon Creek Study Shows How Hospitals Use Energy

Legacy Salmon Creek Study Shows How Hospitals Use Energy

he Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center in Vancouver, Washington, was built to perform more efficiently than the typical United States hospital in terms of electricity…

Historic Hotel Promotes Innovation, Tradition with Sustainable Upgrades

Historic Hotel Promotes Innovation, Tradition with Sustainable Upgrades

Upgrading the Heathman Hotel, which was built in 1927 in Portland, Oregon, to be more environmentally sustainable while preserving the building's natural and culture uniqueness,…

Step Out of the Cubicle

Step Out of the Cubicle

A new breed of young, talented and opinionated workers are planting their flags in businesses across the world. Generation Y (age 20-30) has shaped many…

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