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  • AFO Spring Event – Introducing NOMA PDX

      You're invited to a special lunchtime event to learn more about NOMA PDX - the National Organization of Minority Architects Portland Chapter.   The mission of NOMA PDX is to empower local creatives, amplify underrepresented experiences within the design community, and advocate for social justice, equity, and equality through design achievement, community engagement, and … Continue reading "AFO Spring Event – Introducing NOMA PDX"

  • Community Connection SLAM

      Join the National Organization of Minority Architects Portland (NOMA PDX), AIA Oregon Committee on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (AIA CoEDI), and the Architecture Foundation of Oregon (AFO) for a virtual Pecha Kucha inspired event connecting youth programs across Oregon.   Register as an attendee to learn how you can support BIPOC youth in their … Continue reading "Community Connection SLAM"

  • A Conversation with Dan Ryan

    Lease Crutcher Lewis 550 SW 12th Ave, Portland, OR, United States

    Oregon Harbor of Hope, designed by Opsis Architecture, and Portland Commissioner Dan Ryan   Join AFO and SW Huddle Indivisible for a vital discussion with Portland City Commissioner Dan Ryan about houselessness in Portland and how design can be part of the solution.   Commissioner Ryan oversees the Portland Housing Bureau, Joint Office of Homeless … Continue reading "A Conversation with Dan Ryan"

  • REFRESH at Adidas

    Adidas North America Headquarters 5055 N. Greeley Ave., Portland, OR, United States

    Photo credit: Jeremy Bittermann   AFO invites you to refresh connections, tour a refreshed campus, and enjoy refreshments at… REFRESH at Adidas Tuesday, July 27, 2021 from 5:30-7:00pm Beer, wine, and light appetizers   Re-engage with friends and colleagues and tour the new buildings on the Adidas Campus. This major expansion of Adidas' North American … Continue reading "REFRESH at Adidas"

  • Community Connection SLAM 2.0

      It's time for round two! In partnership with the 2021 AIA Oregon Future Vision Symposium, join the National Organization of Minority Architects Portland (NOMA PDX), AIA Oregon Committee on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (AIA Oregon CoEDI), and the Architecture Foundation of Oregon (AFO) for a virtual Pecha Kucha inspired event connecting youth programs across … Continue reading "Community Connection SLAM 2.0"

  • PAE Living Building Tour

    PAE Living Building 151 SW 1st Ave, Portland, Oregon, United States

    Join AFO in kicking off our first Community Event of 2022!  This event will include a guided tour of the PAE Living Building and mingling with light snacks/refreshments. Anyone interested in design, engineering, and sustainability in the built environment will enjoy learning more about this incredible achievement. The Living Building Challenge is a certification program … Continue reading "PAE Living Building Tour"

  • AFO/AIA Happy Hour in Eugene

    Claim 52 1203 Willamette St, Eugene, OR, United States

    AFO Design Professionals/AIA Eugene EPC Happy Hour Sponsored by AFO and Rowell Brokaw Architects. Join us for our first-ever Eugene AFO Happy Hour. This event is open to the public. We encourage both newcomers and past volunteers to stop by! If you are a design professional in Eugene, OR - AFO wants to meet you! The … Continue reading "AFO/AIA Happy Hour in Eugene"

  • Trauma-Informed Design at Rose Haven

    rose haven day shelter and community center 1740 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR, United States

    Part of AFO’s Community Events Series Hear from the woman-led team of Gensler and Swinerton on the trauma-informed and inclusive design principles used to redesign Rose Haven’s new 10,000 sq. ft. space. Rose Haven Day Shelter and Community Center is Portland’s only day shelter supporting women, children, and gender non-conforming people in meeting their basic needs and … Continue reading "Trauma-Informed Design at Rose Haven"

  • Trauma Workshop (3 of 3) with Dr. Renee Mitchell

    Workshop 3 of 3* The Architecture Foundation of Oregon (AFO) centers education and access for youth at the heart of our programming. We are excited to offer opportunities for design professionals, educators, youth organizers and more to receive training on trauma informed practices and social/emotional learning. AFO believes that all adults working with youth have a … Continue reading "Trauma Workshop (3 of 3) with Dr. Renee Mitchell"

  • Fellowship Celebration

    Opsis Architecture 975 SE Main St, Portland, OR

    You're invited to a special gathering to celebrate the recipients of our Van Evera Bailey Fellowship and Pat Sanchez Women's Fellowship. Hear from our four recent Fellows about their projects and plans during their fellowship year while enjoying appetizers and drinks with AFO members and friends. Please join us at Opsis Architecture as we: Meet 2023 … Continue reading "Fellowship Celebration"

  • Alice Street Film

    Clinton Street Theater 2522 SE Clinton St, Portland, OR, United States

     Join AFO, Portland Street Art Alliance, NW Documentary and Clinton Street Theater for a special screening of the award-winning documentary, Alice Street. Alice Street explores a downtown Oakland site and four-story mural, situated at a unique intersection where Chinese and Afro-Diasporic communities face the imminent threat of displacement and gentrification. The film was recently … Continue reading "Alice Street Film"

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  • Trauma Workshop with Dr. Renee Mitchell

    The Architecture Foundation of Oregon (AFO) centers education and access for youth at the heart of our programming. We are excited to offer opportunities for design professionals, educators, youth organizers and more to receive training on trauma informed practices and social/emotional learning. AFO believes that all adults working with youth have a responsibility to not … Continue reading "Trauma Workshop with Dr. Renee Mitchell"

  • Architects in Schools Exhibit – SERA Architects

    SERA Architects 600 SW 10th Ave, Suite 500, Portland, Oregon

    You are invited to an event celebrating the hard work of our 2022-23 Architects in Schools students in the Portland Metro area! This is our culminating event of the season, where participating students exhibit the work they have completed during their Architects in Schools residencies. This Architects in Schools season was another huge success, reaching … Continue reading "Architects in Schools Exhibit – SERA Architects"

  • Architects in Schools Exhibit – OMSI

    OMSI 1945 SE Water Ave, Portland, Oregon

    You are invited to an event celebrating the hard work of our 2022-23 Architects in Schools students in the Portland Metro area! This is our culminating event of the season, where participating students exhibit the work they have completed during their Architects in Schools residencies. This Architects in Schools season was another huge success, reaching … Continue reading "Architects in Schools Exhibit – OMSI"

  • Architects in Schools Exhibit – PCC SE Library

    PCC SE Campus Library 2305 SE 82nd Ave, Portland, Oregon

    You are invited to an event celebrating the hard work of our 2022-23 Architects in Schools students in the Portland Metro area! This is our culminating event of the season, where participating students exhibit the work they have completed during their Architects in Schools residencies. This Architects in Schools season was another huge success, reaching … Continue reading "Architects in Schools Exhibit – PCC SE Library"

  • REFRESH @ The Portland Building

    Portland Building 1120 SW 5th Ave, Portland, Oregon

    Re-engage with friends and colleagues and tour the newly completed Portland Building.  Beer, wine, and light appetizers REFRESH is an annual mixer and jovial networking opportunity for design and building professionals, especially younger individuals working to advance their career prospects, to enhance connections across the industry. Held at a different and architecturally exciting location each … Continue reading "REFRESH @ The Portland Building"

  • Design Advocacy Outreach Group (DAO-G)

    The Design Advocacy Outreach Group (DAO-G) meets quarterly with the mission of increasing student access to architecture, engineering, construction, and design (AECD) fields in the state of Oregon. As a group of local partners who are aligned around this shared mission, DAO-G meetings are a time for us to harness this network to share opportunities … Continue reading "Design Advocacy Outreach Group (DAO-G)"

  • Member Event: Holiday Celebration

    Hyphn 390 NW 13th Ave, Portland, Oregon

    Celebrate the season with us at our Holiday Celebration! Join us at Hyphn, for an unforgettable evening filled with warmth, laughter, and festive cheer as we come together to reflect on a year of impactful contributions and shared accomplishments. Take a moment to reflect on the impact AFO has made throughout the year. Hear inspiring stories, … Continue reading "Member Event: Holiday Celebration"

  • Frasca Community Event: Library Ops Center

    Library Operations Center 221 NE 122nd Ave, Portland, Oregon

    Image credit: Hennebery Eddy Architects Start your day with AFO! Join us at our first event of 2024 by exploring the new Multnomah County Library Operations Center. The Operations Center is the heart of the library, where every item placed on hold is sorted in addition to being the first stop for new books and … Continue reading "Frasca Community Event: Library Ops Center"

  • Trauma-Informed Practices Workshop

    The Architecture Foundation of Oregon (AFO) centers education and access for youth at the heart of our programming. We are excited to offer opportunities for design professionals, educators, youth organizers, and more to receive training on trauma-informed practices and social/emotional learning. AFO believes that all adults working with youth have a responsibility to not create … Continue reading "Trauma-Informed Practices Workshop"

  • Fellowship Celebration

    DLR Group 110 SW Yamhill St Suite 105, Portland, OR

    You're invited to a special gathering to celebrate the recipients of our Van Evera Bailey Fellowship and Pat Sanchez Women's Fellowship. Hear from our recent Fellows about their projects and plans during their fellowship year while enjoying appetizers and drinks with AFO members and friends. Join us at DLR Group as we meet 2024 VEB … Continue reading "Fellowship Celebration"

  • Design Advocacy Outreach Group (DAO-G)

    The Design Advocacy Outreach Group (DAO-G) meets quarterly with the mission of increasing student access to architecture, engineering, construction, and design (AECD) fields in the state of Oregon. As a group of local partners who are aligned around this shared mission, DAO-G meetings are a time for us to harness this network to share opportunities … Continue reading "Design Advocacy Outreach Group (DAO-G)"

  • Trauma Workshop (2 of 3) with Renee Mitchell

    Workshop 2 of 3* Thursday, April 18, 4:00-6:00pm, Zoom The Architecture Foundation of Oregon (AFO) centers education and access for youth at the heart of our programming. We are excited to offer opportunities for design professionals, educators, youth organizers, and more to receive training on trauma-informed practices and social/emotional learning. AFO believes that all adults … Continue reading "Trauma Workshop (2 of 3) with Renee Mitchell"

  • In Pursuit of an Equitable Workplace

    PAE Living Building 151 SW 1st Ave, Portland, Oregon, United States

    Firms are striving for equity and inclusion in the workplace for many reasons: to ensure a sense of belonging for their employees, to attract talent that expands the firm's offerings, and to compete in a marketplace that demands inclusivity. What certifications or frameworks should leadership pursue? How does accountability factor in months or years after … Continue reading "In Pursuit of an Equitable Workplace"

  • Architects in Schools Exhibit – Downtown PDX

    You are invited to a First Thursday event celebrating the hard work of our 2023-24 Architects in Schools students in the Portland Metro area! This is our culminating event of the season, where participating students exhibit the work they have completed during their Architects in Schools residencies. This Architects in Schools season was another huge … Continue reading "Architects in Schools Exhibit – Downtown PDX"

  • Architects in Schools Exhibit – PCC Rock Creek Library

    PCC Rock Creek Library Building 9, 17705 NW Springville Rd, Portland, Oregon

    You are invited to an event celebrating the hard work of our 2023-24 Architects in Schools students in the Portland Metro area! This is our culminating event of the season, where participating students exhibit the work they have completed during their Architects in Schools residencies. This Architects in Schools season was another huge success, reaching … Continue reading "Architects in Schools Exhibit – PCC Rock Creek Library"

  • Architects in Schools Exhibit – Multnomah County Library, Rockwood Branch

    Multnomah County Library, Rockwood Branch 17917 SE Stark St, Portland, Oregon

    You are invited to an event celebrating the hard work of our 2023-24 Architects in Schools students in the Portland Metro area! This is our culminating event of the season, where participating students exhibit the work they have completed during their Architects in Schools residencies. This Architects in Schools season was another huge success, reaching … Continue reading "Architects in Schools Exhibit – Multnomah County Library, Rockwood Branch"

  • Architects in Schools Exhibit – OMSI

    OMSI 1945 SE Water Ave, Portland, Oregon

    You are invited to an event celebrating the hard work of our 2023-24 Architects in Schools students in the Portland Metro area! This is our culminating event of the season, where participating students exhibit the work they have completed during their Architects in Schools residencies. This Architects in Schools season was another huge success, reaching … Continue reading "Architects in Schools Exhibit – OMSI"

  • Architects in Schools Exhibit – Gordon House

    Gordon House 869 W Main St, Silverton, OR, United States

    You are invited to an event celebrating the hard work of our 2023-24 Architects in Schools students in the Salem area! This is our culminating event of the season, where participating students exhibit the work they have completed during their Architects in Schools residencies. This Architects in Schools season was another huge success, reaching thousands … Continue reading "Architects in Schools Exhibit – Gordon House"

  • Design Advocacy Outreach Group (DAO-G)

    The Design Advocacy Outreach Group (DAO-G) meets quarterly with the mission of increasing student access to architecture, engineering, construction, and design (AECD) fields in the state of Oregon. As a group of local partners who are aligned around this shared mission, DAO-G meetings are a time for us to harness this network to share opportunities … Continue reading "Design Advocacy Outreach Group (DAO-G)"

  • Architects in Schools Exhibit – Bend Tower Theatre

    Tower Theatre 835 NW Wall St, Bend, Oregon

    You are invited to an event celebrating the hard work of our 2023-24 Architects in Schools students in Central Oregon! This is our culminating event of the season, where participating students exhibit the work they have completed during their Architects in Schools residencies. This Architects in Schools season was another huge success, reaching thousands of … Continue reading "Architects in Schools Exhibit – Bend Tower Theatre"

  • Trauma Workshop (3 of 3) with Renee Mitchell

    Workshop 3 of 3* Tuesday, June 11, 4:00-6:00pm, Zoom The Architecture Foundation of Oregon (AFO) centers education and access for youth at the heart of our programming. We are excited to offer opportunities for design professionals, educators, youth organizers, and more to receive training on trauma-informed practices and social/emotional learning. AFO believes that all adults … Continue reading "Trauma Workshop (3 of 3) with Renee Mitchell"

  • REFRESH @ UO Northeast Campus

    University of Oregon Northeast PDX Campus 2800 NE Liberty St, Portland, Oregon

    Re-engage with friends and colleagues and tour the newly refreshed UO Northeast Campus. Beer, wine, and light appetizers REFRESH is an annual mixer and jovial networking opportunity for design and building professionals, especially emerging individuals working to advance their career prospects, to enhance connections across the industry. Held at a different and architecturally exciting location … Continue reading "REFRESH @ UO Northeast Campus"

  • Design Advocacy Outreach Group (DAO-G)

    The Design Advocacy Outreach Group (DAO-G) meets quarterly with the mission of increasing student access to architecture, engineering, construction, and design (AECD) fields in the state of Oregon. As a group of local partners who are aligned around this shared mission, DAO-G meetings are a time for us to harness this network to share opportunities … Continue reading "Design Advocacy Outreach Group (DAO-G)"

  • Street Art and the Urban Landscape

    The Electric Blocks 1615 SE 3rd Ave, Portland, Oregon

    Explore the spectacular street art in the Central Eastside Industrial District! We're partnering with the Portland Street Art Alliance (PSAA) to bring you a unique view of urban landscapes. PSAA director Tiffany Conklin will speak about the city's rich history of murals and graffiti art, active community art projects, and a range of topics related … Continue reading "Street Art and the Urban Landscape"

  • Increasing Housing while Preserving Heritage: A Workshop on Dynamic Density

    Autodesk Portland 221 SE Ankeny St, Portland, Oregon

    A presentation followed by a mock public design workshop about middle-scale housing in Portland’s classic neighborhoods. Hosted by City Club of Portland and AFO Rick Potestio, an Architecture Foundation of Oregon Van Evera Bailey Fellow, and Jonathan Konkol, Chair of City Club of Portland's Built Environment Committee, will share what they learned from their three-year … Continue reading "Increasing Housing while Preserving Heritage: A Workshop on Dynamic Density"

  • Design Advocacy Outreach Group (DAO-G)

    The Design Advocacy Outreach Group (DAO-G) meets quarterly with the mission of increasing student access to architecture, engineering, construction, and design (AECD) fields in the state of Oregon. As a group of local partners who are aligned around this shared mission, DAO-G meetings are a time for us to harness this network to share opportunities … Continue reading "Design Advocacy Outreach Group (DAO-G)"

  • Trauma-Informed Practices Workshop

    The Architecture Foundation of Oregon (AFO) centers education and access for youth at the heart of our programming. We are excited to offer opportunities for design professionals, educators, youth organizers, and more to receive training on trauma-informed practices and social/emotional learning. AFO believes that all adults working with youth have a responsibility to not create … Continue reading "Trauma-Informed Practices Workshop"

  • Annual Impact Meeting

    US Bancorp Tower, Rose Room 111 SW 5th Ave, Ste 2600, Portland, Oregon

    Join us for an open meeting to hear about AFO's impact, what we have in store for 2025, and share your input as we shape our future. In 2024, AFO embarked on a new community-centric strategic plan. We have established goals that are rooted in listening to our constituents to build a stronger, more impactful … Continue reading "Annual Impact Meeting"

  • Fellowship Celebration

    Architectural Heritage Center 701 SE Grand Ave, Portland, Oregon

    Photo credit: Susan Seubert You're invited to our annual celebration of our Van Evera Bailey and Pat Sanchez Women's Fellows while enjoying refreshments and the AFO community. Our 2024 VEB Fellow Marta Petteni will present her year-long exploration and findings during her fellowship. Building on her expertise at the intersection of design justice, research, and … Continue reading "Fellowship Celebration"

  • SOLD OUT! Sketch Night @ City of Possibility

    J.K. Gill Building 408 SW 5th Ave, Portland, OR, United States

    Fall back in love with the art of drawing at Sketch Night! Some consider sketching and model-making - both formerly essential crafts in the design process - to be dying arts in the age of digital creation. You are invited to explore both with AFO at the much-celebrated City of Possibility exhibition, where more than … Continue reading "SOLD OUT! Sketch Night @ City of Possibility"

  • Architects in Schools Exhibit – DLR Group

    DLR Group 110 SW Yamhill St Suite 105, Portland, OR

    You are invited to a First Thursday event celebrating the hard work of our 2024-25 Architects in Schools students in the Portland Metro area! This is our culminating event of the season, where participating students exhibit the work they have completed during their Architects in Schools residencies. This Architects in Schools season was another huge … Continue reading "Architects in Schools Exhibit – DLR Group"

  • Architects in Schools Exhibit – Bend Tower Theatre

    Tower Theatre 835 NW Wall St, Bend, Oregon

    You are invited to an event celebrating the hard work of our 2024-25 Architects in Schools students in Central Oregon! This is our culminating event of the season, where participating students exhibit the work they have completed during their Architects in Schools residencies. This Architects in Schools season was another huge success, reaching thousands of … Continue reading "Architects in Schools Exhibit – Bend Tower Theatre"

  • Architects in Schools Exhibit – Art in Bloom

    You are invited to an event celebrating the hard work of our 2024-25 Architects in Schools students in Southern Oregon! This is our culminating event of the season, where participating students exhibit the work they have completed during their Architects in Schools residencies. This Architects in Schools season was another huge success, reaching thousands of … Continue reading "Architects in Schools Exhibit – Art in Bloom"

  • Architects in Schools Exhibit – OMSI

    OMSI 1945 SE Water Ave, Portland, Oregon

    You are invited to an event celebrating the hard work of our 2024-25 Architects in Schools students in the Portland Metro area! This is our culminating event of the season, where participating students exhibit the work they have completed during their Architects in Schools residencies. This Architects in Schools season was another huge success, reaching … Continue reading "Architects in Schools Exhibit – OMSI"

  • Architects in Schools Exhibit – Holgate Library

    Holgate Library 7905 SE Holgate Blvd, Portland, Oregon

    You are invited to an event celebrating the hard work of our 2024-25 Architects in Schools students in the Portland Metro area! This is our culminating event of the season, where participating students exhibit the work they have completed during their Architects in Schools residencies. This Architects in Schools season was another huge success, reaching … Continue reading "Architects in Schools Exhibit – Holgate Library"

  • Architects in Schools Exhibit – Opsis Architecture

    Opsis Architecture 975 SE Main St, Portland, OR

    You are invited to an event celebrating the hard work of our 2024-25 Architects in Schools students in the Portland Metro area! This is our culminating event of the season, where participating students exhibit the work they have completed during their Architects in Schools residencies. This Architects in Schools season was another huge success, reaching … Continue reading "Architects in Schools Exhibit – Opsis Architecture"

  • Celebrating Morgan Dawkins, 2025 PAE Scholar

    Virtual Event

    Join AFO and PAE at a virtual celebration for our inaugural PAE Scholar, Morgan Dawkins. Spend your Friday lunch hour meeting Morgan and learning more about the annual $5,000 PAE Diversity in Engineering Scholarship! Morgan Dawkins (she/her) is an Architectural Engineering major with a specialization in construction at Penn State. She believes that engineering plays … Continue reading "Celebrating Morgan Dawkins, 2025 PAE Scholar"

  • Frasca Event: Catalyzing PDX

    Oregon Historical Society 1200 SW Park Ave, Portland, Oregon

    Can a monumental project like the Portland International Airport remodel catalyze the next big idea? The beloved airport remodel has gained international acclaim and is an unprecedented story of statewide engagement and collaboration. Material providers, artists, community leaders, and design and building partners from across the state came together to create a travel experience that … Continue reading "Frasca Event: Catalyzing PDX"

  • Canstruction Family Day

    Pioneer Place 700 SW 5th Ave, Portland, Oregon

    Canstruction Family Day Hosted by the Oregon Food Bank When: Sunday, September 21, 1-4pm Where: Pioneer Place Mall, 700 SW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97204 (in the atrium near Zara) Serving: Community members Service Area: Portland Topic: Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Design Program Type: Weekend Pop-up Event Cost: Free