It's not too late to join us for this fascinating look at buildings that are built to be more than simply sustainable!

When:  Wednesday, November 17, 2001 
Time:    6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Where: on Zoom: Registration link

What if a building was not just sustainable but restorative, a building that put back more than it takes?

That is the goal of the Living Building Challenge, a concept introduced on 2009, where its end goal “is to encourage the creation of a regenerative built environment. The challenge is an attempt to raise the bar for building standards from doing less harm to contributing positively to the environment.”

This is an approach that goes way beyond the LEED rating system focusing not only on net zero energy but also net zero water and waste.

One of the leaders in implementing this concept is Portland based PAE Consulting Engineers. They have eleven projects designed to meet this rigorous framework. The latest is their new headquarters here in Portland, a five story building which is set to be the world’s first developer-driven Living Building.

PAE president Paul Schwer will be joined by PAE associate Karina Hershberg to tell the story of how their building was able to reach this goal while simultaneously providing a return for their investors.

PAE's New Headquarters
Beautiful wood interiors are graced by compelling murals with regional landscapes.
Photo courtesy of Duke Castle

Living Buildings are not just functionally incredible places, they are healthy and beautiful environments where people can spend their time.