How can we create places where nature and people can flourish together? These building designs stimulate interaction and accentuate natural assets within pilot EcoDistricts. Each student has customized a building program to fit the site and explore a specific inquiry about architecture.
![]() Alice Peterson The Gateway Education Center energizes an underutilized transit node with inspiring sustainable spaces for learning. |
![]() Steven Glassman A South Waterfront community that harnesses water, wind and sun educates residents and visitors. |
![]() Danielle Thireault Arts and water draw together people into a South Waterfront community. |
![]() Christine Holmes Urban agriculture, local food and arts can attract families from the suburbs to the Lloyd District. |
![]() Ben Carstenson An urban market attracts people from both sides of the Willamette River to appreciate nature at the water’s edge. |
![]() Baha Sadreddin The Portland Cultural Forest’s responsive environment supports cultural diversity and biodiversity |
![]() Eriverto Espinosa The Urban Ecology Center engages students in learning about nature through hands-on activities. |
![]() Shweta Thakur At the River Discovery Center, the public can learn about the research efforts of the Riparian Restoration Initiative. |
![]() Carson Howell Healing gardens and soothing spaces complement treatment spaces and housing for the homeless in the Lloyd District. |
![]() Chanel Horn Lloyd District performing arts center includes youth dance training to bring together all ages through out the day and night. |
![]() Ryan McDaniel Lush gardens by day and glamorous lighting by night create a pedestrian magnet for Hollywood, CA. |