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.