Argyle Gardens wins 2023 Housing Award

Argyle Gardens

Architect:  Holst Architecture

Owner:  Transition Projects

Location: Portland, Ore.

Category:  Specialized Housing

Project site: Brownfield

Building program type: Residential - multi-family, 5 or more units

Argyle Gardens is the first implementation of a modular, low-income single-adult housing model developed by the design team and Transition Projects, an organization dedicated to providing life-changing assistance to Portland’s most vulnerable residents. The first modular housing project permitted by the city, this new community of 72 housing units in the Kenton neighborhood stands as a new co-housing model whose residents share community space and other support systems. It represents a crucial step forward in the effort to design, build, and maintain affordable housing across the nation.

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Launching Soon: 2023 AIA Compensation Survey

"Need up-to-date salary information? Participate in the 2023 AIA Compensation Survey! The AIA's biennial Compensation Survey, last conducted in 2021, is the benchmark for the profession, and a valued resource for firms and practitioners. As a participating firm, you will receive a complimentary PDF copy of the complete survey report when it is released.

If you received an invitation to participate, we ask that you respond as your reply is vital for the success of this study. If you are a firm leader who has not received an invitation and would like to participate, please send an email to the AIA Economics & Market Research team at compensationsurvey@aia.org. We thank you in advance for your participation."

Net Zero Fellowship Opportunity

Energy Trust of Oregon is Now Accepting Applications for Energy Trust’s Net Zero Fellowship Grant 

Energy Trust is proud to support the innovative people who make net-zero buildings possible, from current industry professionals to the leaders of tomorrow. Through fellowship grants, we support research that advances net-zero design and construction, addresses potential barriers or helps grow community involvement.

The Net Zero Fellowship awards up to two grants, not exceeding $60,000 each, for a 12-month research project that advances the adoption of net-zero design and construction in Oregon and/or Washington. We are now seeking applications through June 2, 2023.

Individuals or firms in the fields of community development, urban planning, architecture, engineering, construction, facility management, public policy or academia are encouraged to apply. Energy Trust encourages topics that examine multiple facets of net-zero design and construction, especially around how building professionals make decisions and how all communities benefit.

Submit your application by June 2, 2023.

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Virtual Info Session - March 16

Want to know more or have an idea to discuss? Join us for a virtual informational session on March 16 to learn more about the fellowship requirements and to hear from previous fellows – Jean von Bargen Root and Dr. Ihab Elzeyadi – about their experience.

Virtual discussion and Q&A Thursday, March 16, 2023, 10-11:00 a.m. Zoom webinar

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