2024 AIAO Program Archive
Recordings and Documents from Past AIAO Events. You can see all AIA Oregon recordings at our Vimeo Page.
CE that was available at the time of presentation is not available for the recordings.
11.19.24
Urban Design Panel UD Proposals for Delta Park Center - UO’s Urban Design Studio In this Urban Design Panel, the Urban Design Studio from the University of Oregon will present proposals for the Delta Parks Center, focused on helping solve the housing shortage and homelessness issues in the region. The studio was run in partnership with Central City Concern and investigates opportunities for a mixed-use neighborhood with larger scale transitional, affordable, and market rate housing in the area. Addressing both harder to serve populations as well as those that are ‘economically homeless’, the projects mix housing with needed services and employment opportunities.
11.13.24
COTE Digital Design Series - Sustainable Forestry Join AIA COTE for an engaging presentation about the importance of our forests in Oregon and what is needed to make our forests more resilient to a changing climate. Ben Deumling from Zena Forest Products will also share how the architect’s role in utilizing wood in the built environment can play a part in supporting this forest resilience and the ramifications that specification decisions can have on Forest Ecology, Human Health, Equity and Rural Economies.
11.06.24
Digital Design Series - AIA Oregon Presents: Observation Studio In the Willamette Valley outside Newberg, Oregon, Sequitur Winery sits between wetland meadows and forested hillsides that are perfect for winemaking in a region that has become a culinary destination. Originally a dairy farm, the barn at the heart of the historic property has been transformed into a cathedral for winemaking. Constructed in 1937, the original barn was restored and elevated to ensure a new life as the ‘soul of the winery.’ Inspired by this historic construction, an array of new structures surrounding the barn are made from timber felled, milled, and fabricated on site. Together, the campus of buildings expands the legacy of an historic farm and creates a sustainable future.
10.23.24
Digital Design Series - Home Hardening: The Role of Building Materials in Wildfire Mitigation A presentation on the Wildfire Prepared Program by the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS). This program comprises of a series of science-based mitigation measures proven to reduce wildfire risk to structures. The presentation will detail the development and current implementation of Wildfire Prepared in California and the success of a similar program created by IBHS to reduce impacts from severe storms currently being used in the south east.
10.16.24
Digital Design Series - AIA Oregon Presents: MWA Cathedral Village, a St. Johns residential community, was developed to bring together art, music, and the greater St. Johns neighborhood. Cathedral Village leveraged an integrated design process to achieve Earth Advantage Platinum Certification. This 4-story, 110-unit affordable housing community provides homes for low and very low-income individuals and families, with eight (8) units designated as Permanent Support Housing (PSH). Cathedral Village has onsite supportive services, a community room, laundry area, teen lounge, playground, children’s gnome garden, barbeque, picnic areas, and a dedicated music studio. The project and development teams worked with a local non-profit, VIBE of Portland, to include a music studio to host family programming that provides children access to musical instruments to explore and record music.
Attendees will hear and learn from the project design team members, Bill Lanning, Principal, and Sarah Lundy, Architect. Essential items that will be addressed include meaningful integration of trauma-informed design (TID) principles, how the design and development team focused on three sustainable pillars to center the health and well-being of all occupants, and lessons learned from designing for equitable communities during a global pandemic.
10.15.24
Urban Design Panel - Portland Airport Design Process Through the Models Designing for a physical world, models allow us to study light, form, and space, but also offer much more in communication, discovery, and creating a culture centered on craft. Using models live in the design process is a skill that requires imagination, willingness to be imperfect, and time to develop just like any other skill. This presentation will share the intensive study model design process for the Portland Airport Main Terminal Expansion through its evolution from early concept to construction mockups.
10.09.24
COTE Digital Design Series - Adidas North American Headquarters As part of Portland’s Sustainable Building Week, join AIA Oregon for an engaging, in-depth presentation about the 2023 AIA Oregon 2030 Merit Award and Honor Award winning project at the Adidas North American Headquarters in Portland. We’ll hear from the architectural team at LEVER about this innovative, 460,000 sf LEED Gold campus. Following a national design competition, Adidas selected the team of Lever, Studio O+A, and GGN to realize a major expansion of their North American Headquarters, including two signature Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) buildings and new public open spaces. Inspired by the dynamism of stadiums, the design creates a dialogue between architecture and landscape where sport is central.
AIA Oregon 2024 Resilience Series Making our communities resilient means addressing the natural hazards associated with the geological and climatic processes that created the environment we live in. It has become even more challenging as we actively change the climate. Please join us as we explore resilience efforts based on the four elements of earth, wind, water and fire. They examine the impacts these hazards on the built environment and look at how they can be mitigated. The series ends with a moderated panel discussion that steps back to look how these elements fit together and what lessons can be learned.
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9.06.24
AIA Oregon Resilience Series Session 1 - Earth: Update on the Oregon Resilience Plan The Oregon Resilience Plan was adopted in 2013 and proposed a 50-year plan to protect lives and keep commerce flowing following a Cascadia earthquake and tsunami. It looked at critical lifeline infrastructure and buildings, impacts on business and the workforce, and the impact of the tsunami on coastal communities. It has now been over 10 years since the plan was adopted by the Oregon Legislature. It has been used as a planning document for state agencies, local communities and districts. It was used as well as a base document for NIST’s Community Resilience Planning Guide, which expanded it into all hazards and introduced social resilience factors. This session will review the plan, discuss its concepts and recommendations, review the state of its implementation, its impact and the challenges ahead. Speaker, Jay Raskin, FAIA.
9.13.24
AIA Oregon Resilience Series Session 2 - Water and Wind: Climate Change Impacts and Drivers Climate change is driving the increased severity and frequency of weather-related hazards. Approximately 1,200 tornados strike the U.S. every year and the boundaries of Tornado Alley are expanding, coastal regions are experiencing more powerful Category 4 and 5 hurricanes with heavier rainfall and higher storm surge, and almost all locations are seeing increasing flood risks and extreme heat events. This session will review these hazards, how to assess the vulnerabilities of specific sites, and most importantly, review considerations to increase resilience in the face of extreme weather events. This session will also review integrated strategies to design for sustainability and resilience, making buildings that both mitigate their future impacts on climate change, and adapt to the changes we are already experiencing. Speaker, Alan Scott, FAIA.
9.20.24
AIA Oregon Resilience Series Session 3 - Fire: Wildfire Resilience Oregon has been hard hit by wildfires which have not only destroyed communities but created unhealthy smoke that affected the health of Oregonians, crops and the environment. This session will review those impacts, efforts on rebuilding the affected communities and challenges facing the codes to address wildfire impacts on buildings.
9.27.24
AIA Oregon Resilience Series Session 4 - Earth: Functional Recovery To support resilience goals at the community level, the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (HEHRP) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed a framework for functional recovery of buildings and lifeline infrastructure. This session will explore the shift away from designing to minimum life/safety standards to designing them to have acceptable recovery times.
10.04.24
AIA Oregon Resilience Series Session 5: Earth, Wind, Water, and Fire: Critical Lifeline Infrastructure and Panel Discussion This session will start with a presentation on the importance of disaster resilience of critical civic infrastructure and lifeline systems, including schools, hospitals and the energy sector. It will be followed by a panel discussion between all the session presenters to explore the question of what is needed for communities to be truly resilient and then opened up for questions from the audience.
9.25.24
Digital Design Series - AIA Oregon Presents: Mahlum With its welcoming, biophilic environment, Lakeridge Middle School is designed to support the unique needs of the middle school learner. The design team will share how they delivered on the District’s challenge to create a school that would support learning for the next 100 years. The school features innovative learning environments, sustainable and resilient strategies, and design elements that focus on equity and community-building.
The presentation will cover details such as using wood construction to meet Seismic Risk Category IV, hybrid passive cooling to meet occupant comfort and budget, and gender-inclusive restrooms.
9.18.24
Digital Design Series - AIA Oregon Presents: Daniel Toole Architecture The Madrona House nestles into a historic Seattle hilltop neighborhood, looking east to Lake Washington and the Cascade Mountain Range beyond. Built for a downsizing couple that owned the historic craftsman house next door, the house was designed to maximize light and connection to the outdoors, with a strong sense of mass and materiality. Architect Daniel Toole will present this project, as well as other ongoing projects DTA is currently working on.
This presentation will describe the design process emphasizing this home’s connection to light, air and outdoor spaces, dealing with a steep slope critical area infill site, as well as designing for aging in place.
9.17.24
Urban Design Panel - Regional Insight on the Urban Growth Boundary History, Process, and Updates The September Urban Design Panel will showcase Oregon's long history with thoughtful land use planning. Eryn Kehe and Ted Reid from Metro will share how a foundational tool - the Oregon Urban Growth Boundary - has protected farms and forests while helping shape vibrant, sustainable urban communities throughout the Portland region.
9.11.24
COTE Digital Design Series - Meeting Sustainability Objectives with Wood Buildings Wood and timber structural systems help meet several development objectives that fall under the broad sustainability umbrella, including healthy buildings, reduced carbon impact, resilience, and circularity. This presentation will review how developers and owners can take advantage of wood’s benefits to create buildings that contribute value by attracting tenants, aligning with evolving policy requirements, and appealing to investors who are increasingly seeking sustainable assets. Topics covered will include the carbon impact of wood buildings, sustainable forest management, and how wood contributes to operational efficiency and the circular economy. Speaker: Kate Carrig, PE
Event Recording (only available through the end of October 2024)
8.28.24
Digital Design Series - AIA Oregon Presents!: ZGF Breaking down silos at Cal Poly: Where undergraduate researchers ‘Learn by Doing’
Designed to be the first interdisciplinary building on the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo campus, the William and Linda Frost Center for Research and Innovation unites three colleges under one roof. The new building houses classrooms, labs and faculty office space for the College of Liberal Arts, the College of Science and Mathematics, and the College of Agriculture, Food, and Environmental Sciences.
Attendees will learn about the future of classroom and laboratory design for undergraduate studies: how to create open, inviting and flexible enough spaces to support education priorities for a diverse and increasingly interdisciplinary student body.
8.21.24
August Urban Design Panel - Multnomah County Library Bond Program For the August Urban Design Panel Multnomah Co, Holst and PLACE are going to share an update on the Library Bond Program and dive into the East County Library project in Gresham.
7.24.24
Digital Design Series - Reconsidering What's Possible: How Adaptive Reuse Can Make More Housing The Reconsidering What’s Possible presentation is given by Architects and a Structural Engineer with direct experience in the adaptive reuse of existing buildings, everything from motels, office buildings, and supermarkets into transitional and supportive housing, shelters, and affordable housing, will share challenges, opportunities, advocacy, and inspiring stories of success.
Attendees can expect to learn common design considerations encountered during adaptive reuse and leave with examples for anticipating and navigating them. The speakers will share how designers can have a direct impact in leading solutions for issues like the housing shortage by recommending targeted policy change and getting creative.
7.24.24
Small Firms Exchange Coffee Break - Artificial Intelligence and Small Firm Practice Join us for a special one hour “coffee Break” where we will hear from Damon Leverett, AIA, on Artificial Intelligence and Small Firm Practice
Damon Leverett’s presentation will focus on AI's implications for small firms, the basics of machine learning, and leading artificial intelligence(AI) modalities. Architects will understand potential AI workflows and how to evaluate ethics and risk. The discussion will also cover recent legal cases regarding intellectual property and copyright law and examine the regulatory landscape in the US and other countries.
At the end of the lecture, participants can communicate deeply with their counsel and insurance carriers about specific needs in creating an essential AI policy. The session will be lecture-style, with a 45-minute PowerPoint presentation and a 15-minute questions and answers segment.
7.16.24
Urban Design Panel - Canton Grill Redevelopment Project The July Urban Design Panel will welcome Travis Dang with SERA Architects in sharing the Canton Grill Redevelopment Project: The Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon’s (APANO) latest in their longstanding placemaking work in the heart of the Jade District. The Canton Grill first opened in 1944 and was an iconic fixture serving Chinese and American cuisine, cocktails, and late-night karaoke for generations of Portlanders. APANO acquired the Canton Grill after the restaurant closed in 2022 and plans to develop affordable housing, green space, community space, and a public monument to the legacy of the Canton Grill.
7.11.24
COTE Digital Design Series - Trifecta of Carbon Commitments
Turn Your Firm’s Carbon Commitments Into Action Take a deep dive into understanding the AIA 2030, MEP 2040 and SE 2050 carbon commitments and how they work together to inspire change across the building industry. Join the conversation as we discuss with AIA Oregon how our region’s firms are leading the way to net-zero operational and embodied carbon through three national commitments led by American Institute of Architects, Carbon Leadership Forum and Structural Engineering Institute.
If your firm is just beginning to explore carbon reduction through design, or if your firm is already a full-fledged signatory, this webinar is for you. Panelists will share how they advocate for these commitments, their experience conducting analysis on their building portfolio and how the reporting process is informing design.
6.26.24
Digital Design Series AIA Oregon Presents El Dorado Join El Dorado as they talk about their Parrott Creek project, a 2023 OAA Citation Award Recipient.
Parrott Creek sits on a 80-acre site consisting of 12,000 square feet of recently demolished buildings that had reached their lifespan with the majority of the land, which includes wetlands, creeks, meadows, and forest, preserved as a resource for nature therapy, indigenous environmental stewardship, and community access. The project team is uniquely incorporating a “trauma-informed design” approach that addresses the relational healing impact between the landscape, spatial design, and the young residents. This design philosophy aims to reduce stressors and create a deeper connection to nature and the environment, where residents can stabilize their lives, develop skills, and foster hope and success.
6.18.24
June Urban Design Panel Burnside Bridge Final Alternatives Building on the last presentation to the Urban Design Panel in January 2024, the Earthquake Ready Burnside Bridge project architects will unveil illustrations of several variations of both tied arch and cable-stayed bridge types for consideration and comment.
The project is now in the Final Design Phase where architects, engineers and contractors are working through key design decisions. The first decision milestone is to determine the bridge type for the east approach. After analysis on a broad range of options, the county has refined the list to a short range of options for public consideration and input via an online open house from late June through July. Join project architects and engineers as they share the range of bridge type options and seek feedback from the Urban Design Panel.
6.12.24
Digital Design Series AIA Oregon Presents Hennebery Eddy Case Studies in Design Excellence: Design for Change and Design for Well-Being
This session will explore the design of two projects, the Oregon Supreme Court Rehabilitation and the Bozeman Community Food Co-op Addition, focusing on two of the AIA Design Excellence Framework components: Design for Change and Design for Well-Being. Architects for each project will highlight the challenges and opportunities unique to each project, and share lessons learned that attendees can apply to their own projects.
5.24.24
Accessibility 101: An introduction to accessibility and Universal Design Updated this year to include an introduction to Universal Design, this presentation will cover general accessibility topics of the 2017 A117.1. These two classes will cover topics from basic concepts to Universal Design. The presentation will provide clear and relevant information on major subject areas. Part I will include applicable standards, scoping for publicly funded projects, basic concepts, and public bathrooms. Part II will be residential bathrooms, kitchens, and a primer on Universal Design. Presented in a logical progression, you will learn the majority of issues that arise during the design and construction phases. Also, presented will be multiple solutions to resolving these common issues taking into account aesthetics, price, and level of tolerable risk.
5.23.24
AIAO Path to Fellowship Session 1 - Illuminating the Path to Fellowship. Join our EVP / CEO, Heather Wilson, as she presents the path to AIA Fellowship. Fellows of the Institute are licensed AIA members who have maintained their membership for 10 consecutive years. AIA Fellows are recognized with the AIA’s highest membership honor for their exceptional work and contributions to architecture and society.
During the Illumination session, you will learn about AIA Oregon’s Fellowship history and hear from some of our Chapter’s Fellows about the process and what you will need along the way. Even if you aren’t considering Fellowship this year, but think you might be interested in the future, THIS IS FOR YOU.
5.22.24
Digital Design Series - La Semilla Join Workshop B and McCullough Landscape Architects as they discuss the 2023 OAA Citation Award winning project, La Semillla. La Semilla is an innovative climate resiliency research center and pilot project. It is situated in San Ysidro, the San Diego neighborhood that touches Tijuana, México, and the busiest land border crossing in North America. San Ysidro is one of San Diego’s most disadvantaged communities and access to fresh local food is very limited. More than 120,000 cars pass through the border each day, creating some of the worst neighborhood air quality in California, and resulting in San Ysidro residents having a 30% higher incidence of asthma.
5.21.24
May Urban Design Panel - Vancouver Main Street Promise Project & Accessible Urban Design The May Urban Design Panel will welcome James Brackenhoff from First Forty Feet in sharing the Vancouver Main Street Promise Project. The presentation will highlight the conceptual design process, led by First Forty Feet, to transform Vancouver's Main Street into a vibrant, safe, accessible, and connected public realm. The project extends 10 blocks in downtown and creates a unified corridor vision with a single-level street profile to promote flexibility and adaptability in the public right-of-way. The project team will share their unique and collaborative engagement process with the Washington State School for the Blind as they made key project considerations to ensure and optimize accessibility for all users.
5.15.24
COTE Digital Design Series - Oregon Architecture Awards 2030 Winners This is an engaging, educational event that features in-depth explorations of two remarkable projects: Inn the Ground and Viewfinder Apartments. The architects for each building will provide attendees with inspiration and practical insights into two of the projects which each won a 2023 AIA Oregon 2030 Award.
Inn the Ground is a unique and luxurious bed and breakfast located on a working farm in Carlton, OR. The owners share a philosophy of interconnection that touches every aspect of the project. The spaces are bright, contemporary, and streamlined to feature the beauty of nature and connect with the regenerative farm.
Viewfinder is located in Tigard, OR. It was created with the goal to “create affordable housing in a vibrant area where people of all ages, abilities, and incomes can live and work within walking distance to shops, restaurants, and parks.” The six-story complex features 81 units with bicycle storage, community spaces and central courtyard, and play areas for families.
4.16.24
Urban Design Panel - Portland Street Plazas In this month’s Urban Design Panel we will hear about the Portland Street Plaza Program from staff from Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) and Mayer/Reed design firm.
The Public Street Plaza Program, spearheaded by PBOT, aims to convert specific city streets into vibrant public spaces that reflect and serve the community. Originating from the street closures prompted by COVID-19 indoor dining restrictions, this pilot program is now on the path to becoming a permanent fixture in the city. Representatives from PBOT and Mayer/Reed will outline the vision for these spaces as well as share insights into the program's development, including the design and operational challenges and opportunities they're currently navigating.
3.19.24
Urban Design Panel - The Center for Tribal Nations The Center for Tribal Nations is a mixed-use development that aims to leverage the redevelopment of the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) masterplan to establish a collaborative partnership between Native and non-Native organizations, Tribal and non-tribal governments into an integrated project that will restore Native peoples' connection to the Willamette River and address challenges of sustainability, resilience and inclusion.
3.13.24
COTE Digital Design Series In honor of International Women’s Day, please join us for an enlightening panel discussion as we celebrate the remarkable contributions and explore the challenges faced by women architects in Oregon. Our panelists will share their insights, stories, and strategies for success.
Throughout the discussion, we'll examine the evolving landscape of gender equity within the profession. From navigating systemic barriers to championing inclusivity and empowerment, our panelists will offer valuable perspectives on overcoming obstacles and seizing opportunities for advancement. Whether you're a seasoned architect, a student aspiring to enter the field, or simply passionate about diversity and inclusion in the built environment, this event promises to inspire, educate, and ignite meaningful dialogue.
02.20.24
Urban Design Panel - Lloyd Center Redevelopment Central City Master Plan In this month’s Urban Design Panel, we will hear from ZGF on the redevelopment plans for the Lloyd Center.
Urban Renaissance Group (URG) is initiating a Central City Master Plan (CCMP) for redevelopment of the Lloyd Center site. URG is leading this effort supported by a design and planning team led by ZGF Architects in preparation of a CCMP application for the Lloyd Center that will meet the spirit and the intent of Central City 2035 Plan and its subdistrict policies for the Lloyd District. The resulting Lloyd Center CCMP will serve as a guide for the future development of the site that will establish a new and vibrant center of urban life for NE Portland.
01.17.24
Digital Design Series AIA Oregon Presents: “El Dorado: the scalability of craft” Join us as we discuss the importance of craft on a range of scales through the work of El Dorado. In the Market Street Station project we’ll explore craft at the scale of an entire downtown city block. In the Albina Vision Trust project we’ll explore craft as it relates to a process of city rebuilding through the lenses of design justice.
01.16.24
Urban Design Panel - Meet the Architects for the Future Burnside Bridge The project just completed a robust Environmental Review Phase where a Preferred Alternative was selected. It is now entering into the Final Design Phase where further bridge form and design will be developed. The County has hired a team of architects and engineers to lead the design effort for the future Burnside Bridge which kicks off in January 2024. This UDP meeting will focus on ‘meeting the architects’ and learning about opportunities to follow the project’s progress and share input along the way.
01.10.24
COTE Digital Design Series: Canal Commons Affordable and Sustainable Housing Design Join Energy Trust of Oregon and AIA Oregon for a webinar on Canal Commons, an affordable, high-performance multifamily housing in Bend, Oregon. With rent price options below 60% of area median income, this 48-unit building includes numerous design features to keep utility costs low, while providing bright open breezeways that connect the apartments for a timeless, contemporary design that fits the multifamily aesthetic.
Learn about this exciting project and how it incorporated high-performance design strategies to enhance comfort and resiliency while keeping rental prices affordable. Designers will discuss how they implemented sustainable practices such as energy-efficient exterior walls, high-efficiency air source heating/cooling, energy recovery ventilation for all units, solar-generated electricity and solar-heated water, triple-pane equivalent windows, dual-flush toilets and drought-tolerant landscaping.