Windspeed and wind pressures are concepts that often causes confusion and anxiety for many building professions when it comes to component and cladding design and specifications. In this course, the speaker will break down the differences between Strength Design and Allowable Stress Design approaches and discuss when each design methodology is appropriate for component and […]
AIA LU|HSW Pending Join us for an update on the Edward J Ray Hall, OSU Cascades Academic Building 2, by Scott Mooney of SRG Partnership. This program showcases construction progress on the building first described in the May 13 InProcess lecture. See how the imagery has turned into reality, and get your questions answered on what's […]
This year, you're part of the art! Celebrating art in an extraordinary time, the Portland Winter Light (non)Festival is a TRULY decentralized experience. For the first time, there will be no installations along the Eastbank Esplanade or at OMSI; instead, artwork will sparkle throughout the entire city, lighting up all five quadrants like never before. […]
This program is FREE for AHC members (must log in when registering).
Between 1900 and 1940, the average American home went from kerosene to electric lighting, outhouses to full indoor baths, and saw the rise of the formal dining room, among many technological and domestic innovations. In his new book, How the Working-Class Home Became Modern, 1900-1940 (University of Minnesota Press, 2020), author Tom Hubka explores how new mechanical conveniences, public utilities, and changes in social behavior and hygiene (among other things), led to vast improvements in living conditions and the emergence of the middle class. Professor Hubka has given numerous AHC presentations over the years and this talk covering the key themes in his book will certainly be just as energetic and informative, even if we can't all be in the same room.
Image: In How the Working-Class Home Became Modern, 1900-1940, author Tom Hubka contrasts and compares upper-middle class and vernacular working class houses like the two Portland area houses pictured here. AHC Library photos.02/06/2021 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM PTTo register, check the Registration Link
Tour Guide: Joe Echeverri, Bassetti Architects Built in 1952, Tigard High School has been a longstanding community landmark. As the student population increased over the years, the facility expanded in an irregular manner. Outdated mechanical, lighting, and electrical systems were replaced as needed, resulting in a patched system of utility upgrades that proved inadequate and […]
One of the most problematic issues when discussing racism, is that our shared societal narrative about history from our formal K-12 education, is not conclusive, correct or consistent with real events. Keynote Speaker Teela Foxworth will examine why we must unlearn and relearn the real stories in order to better understand our present situation. This […]
“Embodied Environmental Impact Planning with Tally®: A Case Study” The Tally® Life Cycle Assessment App is a Revit plugin that allows architects and other building professionals to conduct Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) using BIM as part of standard architectural practice. Tally was developed by KieranTimberlake's affiliate company, KT Innovations, partnered with Autodesk and thinkstep to create Tally. […]
At NEXT you'll learn about STORYTELLING from 3 thought-provoking speakers who hope to inspire you with new ideas on how to tell your story.The IIDA Oregon Chapter invites you to start your day with NEXT – an annual keynote speaker series featuring thought leadership from the design industry and beyond. Our goal is to discuss […]
The AIA Oregon Friday Virtual Happy Hours have become the AIA Thursday Roundtable, a discussion venue for topics of interest to our members. These events will no longer be scheduled weekly, but as relevant topics arise. As part of the AIAO communications plan, we are working with a web developer to add a Find An […]
This year, you're part of the art! Celebrating art in an extraordinary time, the Portland Winter Light (non)Festival is a TRULY decentralized experience. For the first time, there will be no installations along the Eastbank Esplanade or at OMSI; instead, artwork will sparkle throughout the entire city, lighting up all five quadrants like never before. […]
Meet the NOMA PDX board, learn about membership, and share your goals for the chapter. All AEC individuals are welcome! NOMA PDX has officially received our chapter charter from NOMA National. Now it's time to build our membership and determine our chapter goals together. Join us for an interactive session where you will meet the […]
Energy Trust’s 2019 Net Zero Fellow, Katy Anderson, is sharing the results of her research in a special virtual presentation, and you’re invited. Katy is an energy analyst at Glumac. During her time as Net Zero Fellow, she focused her research on increasing the industry’s knowledge of cost drivers associated with net-zero multifamily new construction in Oregon. […]
“Eldorado Stone Architectural Stone Veneer: Transforming Spaces through Color & Texture” 1 AIA LU|HSW Available This learning course will address the benefits of specifying architectural stone veneer in your design projects, and also provide information on proper installation techniques. Topics include a breakdown of the innovative mold technology used by the industry’s leading manufacturers of […]
Presented by Kohler CEU - Uniting Hygiene and Design: Clean Kitchens and Bathrooms Keeping bathrooms and kitchens clean and hygienic is essential to health and well-being but can be challenging in busy family homes. This course introduces some basic principles of home hygiene, provides an overview of the most effective cleaning strategies, and shows how […]
Do the words Affordable Housing, Missing Middle Housing, Homelessness, and Density resonate with you? Do the words Sustainable Housing, Earth Advantage, Net Zero and Healthy Living resonate even more for you? Then maybe you would enjoy being part of a Custom Residential Network Committee (CRAN). The formation of new housing-focused committees will be discussed at […]
*RESCHEDULED TO 2/19 DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER* Are you an architecture student attending University of Oregon or Portland State University? Are you thinking of applying for the $4,000 Hatfield Architectural Award from the Architecture Foundation of Oregon? Please join us for a virtual information session on February 16th at 12 PM to learn more about […]
"Adhered Masonry Veneer Performance Installation Systems" 1 AIA LU|HSW Available This CEU will focus on new installation methods, substrates and waterproofing options for the “thin is in” Adhered Masonry Veneer (Thin Brick, Manufactured Stone and Thin Natural Stone) exterior façade finishes. Standards development and code compliance will be discussed. Legislation for improved energy efficiency and […]
Join the CSI PDX JEDI Committee and special guests as we sort out the ‘alphabet soup’ of associations!
This program will highlight several allied organizations, including NOMA PDX, NAWIC, Latino Built, AGC’s DEI committee, OAME, Constructing Hope, Oregon Tradeswomen, AIA CoEDI, A4LE, PDBG, and more! Learn about what they do- their mission, programs, upcoming events, and learning opportunities. Find out how we can all get more involved with supporting the Portland community and JEDI-related causes. We will also share the CSI PDX JEDI committee mission and goals and end with an open discussion to share ideas and more resources to actively promote diversity, equity, and inclusion for a more just society.
Questions can be directed to Committee Chair, Juan Coronel
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Industry Events
CREW Portland February Program - Connecting & Empowering Women
Thursday, February 11, 2021 | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
CREW Portland is excited to host a unique and compelling discussion centered around connecting women and empowering them to push boundaries and break glass ceilings. We’ll highlight a collaborative project between local architecture, engineering design, and construction firms as they have teamed up with Union Gospel Mission (UGM) to create a welcoming, safe, and healing home for women and children focused on recovering from past traumas and breaking free of destructive choices through UGM’s LifeChange program.
Luminaire Level Lighting Controls: What to Consider for New Construction Applications and Available Utility Incentives With individual sensors embedded in every LED fixture, luminaire level lighting controls (LLLC) represent the most intuitive, flexible light control systems on the market and deliver significant benefits to both building owners and occupants. During this presentation, Angela Pilant, program […]
Color Trends & Color Psychology 2021/22 The world has changed and our need for Color is deeper and more timely. Learn the current and future Global Mega Trends and how they influence Color, Design and Living in our Built Environments. Our world and our spaces will never be the same, and that could be wonderful. […]
Our Portland House Party will charm and cheer you out of the doldrums of late winter! This party is a reinvention of our annual gala, the AHC’s biggest event of the year. Watch it online in the comfort of your home—our party takes place at your house this year! 5:00 PRE-SHOW Grab a cocktail or […]
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"Number Please": Portland and the Architecture of the Telephone Exchange
02/27/2021 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM PT
Category
Virtual Event
Admission
$15.00
Description
FREE for AHC Members! (must sign into your AHC member account when registering)
During the first several decades in the history of telecommunications, the constantly evolving technology created a need for telephone operators to connect callers and large buildings to house both workers and equipment. Things changed, however, by the by the mid-20th century as rotary dial equipment replaced the friendly voices of the telephone operators. The buildings that had once housed hundreds of workers in Portland were seen as obsolete. Perhaps surprisingly, quite a few of the Portland area telephone exchange buildings from the early 20th century still exist. The majority are clustered in downtown or are located on the east side. These survivors from the era of old telephone technology have mostly been repurposed and often show little evidence of their original purpose.
This narrated presentation by architectural historian and AHC volunteer, Eric Wheeler, will provide a short overview of the early years of the telephone industry in Portland and feature ‘then and now’ images of the exchange buildings that for more than 50 years electronically connected commerce and community.
Image: Pacific States Telephone & Telegraph Building, SE 6th & Ankeny, (c.1901). Courtesy of Norm Gholston.
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The annual design charette is an opportunity for the best and brightest students to showcase their abilities in a one-day design challenge!This year's charette will be held virtually, with teams being comprised of students from different schools and years, coming together to work toward one solution. Each team will present their solution to a jury […]
MICHAEL RICHARD HARRIS
Please join the ICAA Northwest & ICAA Chicago-Midwest Chapters in welcoming Michael Richard Harris for a discussion and demonstration on one of architecture’s most evocative forms of free hand drawing media - dip pen and ink wash. In this co-hosted event, Michael will present his setup, tools and materials, a detailed look at his technique, and explain why the dip pen and ink wash are ideal for drawing and sketching classical architecture today.
Michael will review the importance of light and composition while taking you through a live drawing and ink wash demonstration that can be used for quick sketches or extended length drawings. All levels of ability are encouraged and welcome. Q/A will follow.
Michael is an artist and architectural designer living in London where he draws and paints the built environment as a way to evoke architecture’s endlessly inspirational qualities. Michael has worked in the contemporary architectural offices of Zaha Hadid, and 1508 London, as well as the traditional architectural offices of Gil Schafer III, Stanhope Gate, and Pier Carlo Bontempi. Today he practices architecture at the Prince’s Foundation where he recently designed the Duke of Rothesay Highland Games Pavilion in Braemar, Scotland.
His love for drawing and painting developed as a student in Rome with the University of Notre Dame, and again grew into increasing obsession during an Affiliated Fellowship at the American Academy in Rome where he drew and painted exhaustively on location throughout the city. He holds a Master in Architecture from Harvard’s Graduate School of Design, and was the recipient of the ICAA’s prestigious Rieger-Graham Prize in 2008.
ICAA MEMBERS: No Charge (limited number of 100 Zoom attendees)
DATE: FEBRUARY 27, 2021
TIME: 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. (PST)
REGISTRATION: CLICK LINK
Chandra Robinson: "Environments of Engagement: Recent work towards Equity and Sustainability" Chandra Robinson is a Project Director at LEVER Architecture, and serves on the Portland Design Commission and as Treasurer of NOMA PDX. Robinson’s talk will address these multiple roles and dive into the recently completed Meyer Memorial Trust project in Portland’s Albina neighborhood. The […]
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The Pearl District: A Century of Preservation and Change Tour
03/02/2021 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
Category
Walking Tour
Admission
$20.00 - General Public
$12.00 - AHC Members
Description
IMPORTANT NOTE: UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, MOUTH AND NOSE FACE COVERINGS ARE REQUIRED TO BE WORN BY ALL WALKING TOUR ATTENDEES OVER THE AGE OF TWO (2). TOURS IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA ARE LIMITED TO A MAXIMUM OF FIVE (5) PEOPLE PLUS THE DOCENT(S).
Transformed from an outdated and tired industrial area into one of Portland’s premier residential and retail neighborhoods, the Pearl is truly one of the city’s gems. A century ago, the area went through a similar transformation—from a working class housing neighborhood at the edge of a marsh, to an area primarily used for industry and warehousing. Many of Portland’s best known architects in the early 20th century designed buildings in what is now the Pearl, but while most now have new uses inside they still retain exterior details that harken back to a century ago.
Space is Limited. Pre-Registration is Required.
Image: Former Pacific Coast Biscuit Co. Building, Photo by Brian Johnson.
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CEU Pending “Housing is Healthcare” The connection between housing and healthcare has become increasingly clear in the past decade, and even more critical during the current pandemic. Studies show that unhoused populations are more likely to have adverse health conditions, and that added health stress can lead to chronic houselessness. Dave Otte from Holst Architecture […]
New Affiliates is an award-winning New York-based design practice led by Ivi Diamantopoulou and Jaffer Kolb. They have completed a range of work, from ground up projects to interiors to exhibitions and installations for institutions including the New York's Jewish Museum, the Shed, and the Canadian Center for Architecture. Alongside commissioned work, they initiate projects […]
Are you interested in furthering your professional education and providing better services to your clients?
Then get CDT (Construction Documents Technology) certified in the Spring of 2021 with the support of Portland’s CSI. We offer classes with experienced instructors to help you understand the material needed to pass the exam.
CSI professional credentials are evidence of proven knowledge, education, and experience with construction documents and project delivery. Holding a certification demonstrates professional commitment, credibility and reliability to employers, colleagues, and clients.
This ten-class series is useful for anyone in the A/E/C industry who is interested in understanding the process, roles/responsibilities, and project delivery from cradle to grave. This class is also beneficial as an additional resource to the textbook for preparing for the CDT exam. Through CSI’s Certification Program, you can develop a conceptual understanding of the entire construction process and concrete skills you will use in every aspect of your work.
The CDT exam is the foundational course for anyone who works in the built environment. Getting CDT certification means that you understand how a project unfolds from conception to delivery, roles and responsibilities of the project team and all of the contract documentation involved.
Join us for a conversation about how we can help improve and adapt Portland’s public spaces —our streets, plazas, squares, alleys and promenades— to bring our community together and support economic activity as the city recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic. How can we weave the pandemic experiments that temporarily transformed streets into places for people […]
Password: 523486 Greetings Critical Mass Timber Meetup Group, We're excited to be kicking off our (digital) meetup series for 2021! Please join us March 4th for our very first with CEO Oliver Lang and CTO Oliver Krieg of Intelligent City (https://intelligent-city.com/). Lang and Krieg will discuss the company's approach to vertical integration of design/manufacture/build of […]
DESIGN OF MOLDINGS: Continuum of Precedent & Practice
The study of moldings is a fundamental component of the language or canon of classical architecture. Practicing architect Stephen Chrisman will examine the systematic aspects for the design, delineation and understanding of moldings, for both interiors and exteriors, used in professional practice, based on everlasting scholarship and the exploration of good precedent.
Topics covered will include methodology for determining the modulated sizes of moldings within a composition, the celebratory ornamental enrichment of molding profiles, and a review of different influential architectural traditions including Greek, Roman, French and Georgian moldings. Materiality, such as wood, plaster and stone, have an impact on the design of moldings and will also be evaluated.
Examples from professional practice will traverse adaptations of the classical molding profiles from masters such as Palladio, Sir Christopher Wren, Sir Edwin Lutyens, to contemporary architects, and illustrate the use and composition of moldings as an ever-present, evolving and elaborative continuum founded on enduring principles of craft, quality and the promise of beauty. A conclusive discussion will address the topic of pushing our collective practical skills and wisdom further by creating future collaborative sessions as an ongoing online “forum” for the advancement of molding design.
Stephen Chrisman is a Principal at Ferguson & Shamamian Architects, New York, where he has worked since 1995. He oversees the design and project management of classical and traditional projects ranging in scale from renovations and additions of historic houses, to large new country houses. He holds a Master of Architecture from the University of Notre Dame, and Bachelor of Architecture from the Oregon School of Design. His teaching focus has been on topics of classical architectural design and composition. Recent courses include: "The Art of The Measured Drawing Sketchbook," and "How to Study Buildings: An Analysis of Architectural Composition and Precedent". Stephen is a long-standing Fellow of the ICAA and serves on the National Education Committee.
DATE: MARCH 4, 2021
TIME: 5:00 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. (PST)
ADMISSION FREE: OPEN TO PUBLIC
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Lair Hill Neighborhood Tour
03/06/2021 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
Category
Walking Tour
Admission
$20.00 - General Public
$12.00 - AHC Members
Description
IMPORTANT NOTE: UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, MOUTH AND NOSE FACE COVERINGS ARE REQUIRED TO BE WORN BY ALL WALKING TOUR ATTENDEES OVER THE AGE OF TWO (2). TOUR GROUPS ARE LIMITED TO A MAXIMUM OF TEN (10) PEOPLE PLUS THE DOCENT(S).
Named for early Portland lawyer and newspaper editor William Lair Hill, this residential neighborhood is one of Portland’s oldest. Lair Hill contains a fascinating mix of historic homes, along with notable buildings significant for their connections to the city’s early immigrant populations. It’s also a neighborhood that was heavily impacted by urban renewal and freeway development.
Space is Limited. Pre-registration is required.
Image: Houses on SW 1st Avenue c.1900. Architectural Heritage Center Library.
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