2023 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.
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.