Putting the Owner Back in OPR

An effective Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR) document does more than support commissioning. It captures the owner’s…

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The Heights LEED Gold Certification

We’re excited to announce that The Heights (formerly Wilson Secondary School) has achieved LEED Gold Certification!

High-Performance Buildings Webinar Series, Part 3

Arash Zarmehr, Building Performance Analyst, presented part three of our High Performance Buildings Education series: Energy Modeling and Optimization 101.

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Congratulations to Mechanical Designer Blake Reynolds on his five year anniversary at Interface! Associate Principal Shem Heiple shares:It’s been a great pleasure working with…

High-Performance Buildings Webinar Series, Part 2

Heating & Cooling with the City Sewer

Associate Principal Joseph DiIenno presented part two of our High Performance Buildings Educational Series on April 29th, discussing heating and cooling using the City sewer.

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Earth day 2020

Today marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. The theme for Earth Day 2020 is climate action. While we are not in the office to celebrate together, this year presents a unique…

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Congratulations to Project Team Coordinator Shirley Chan on her five year anniversary at Interface! Associate Jared Doescher shares: I can’t believe Shirley has only been with…

High-Performance Buildings Webinar Series 1

AGU Net Zero Case Study

Managing Principal Roger Frechette kicks off our webinar series with an in-depth discussion on AGU’s Net Zero Headquarters.

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Education Series Part III

Building Sciences and Commissioning for High Performance Schools

In the third installment of our educational series we explain how building sciences and commissioning services enable us to deliver high performance environments for learning…

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Ask a Modeler with Sarah Montamedi

International Building Performance Simulation Association Feature

Senior Building Performance Analyst Sara Motamedi shares the biggest misconceptions designers have about energy modeling here.

Introducing Interface Portland’s Healthcare Mechanical Lead

Jesse Agosta recently relocated from our San Francisco office where he led mechanical design projects for healthcare clients such as Kaiser Permanente, John Muir Health, and UC…

Education Series Part II

Private Schools

As another week of social distancing unfolds, we continue to reflect on the importance of educational facilities. In our second installment of our education series, we invite you…

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Productive Commissioning in a Pandemic

While it’s easy to look at Commissioning as a service that must be done in the field and that progress must cease when construction projects are on hold. However, our experience…

Education Series Part 1

Public K12 Schools

While school districts across the nation are closed for the foreseeable future, we are still at work and our focus remains on strengthening our local communities. As we adjust to…

Interface Milestone

Congratulations to Senior Electrical Designer Jeff Glanville on his 15 year anniversary at Interface! Principal Jim Sattem shares:For the past 15 years, Jeff has worked tirelessly…

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Congratulations to Project Team Coordinator Laura Kirby on her 5 year anniversary at Interface! Principal Steve Dacus shares:Laura has been a valuable part of our team in keeping…

The Value of Building Commissioning - 3P Theory

Associate Principal and Commissioning Agent Michael Flemming participated in a podcast called 3P Theory on “The Value of Building Commissioning”. The final audio cut can be found…

Interface Milestone

Congratulations to Employee Benefits and Payroll Manager MaDonna Kreutzer on her five year anniversary with Interface! Principal Beverly Markstrom shares: For the last 5 years…

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Our COVID-19 Response

A Note to our Colleagues, Team Members, and Friends

As you all know, the pandemic is affecting all aspects of business and is expected to do so for the foreseeable future. We want to emphasize that our team members, their families,…

Portland Staff Accomplishments

Congratulations to our newest EIT, Yvonne Chen. Way to go, Yvonne!

World Plumbing Day 2020

World Plumbing Day, initiated by the World Plumbing Council, highlights the essential role of plumbing in the health, safety and sustainability of our community. Members of our…

Let’s Continue the Conversation

Every project is an opportunity to create healthier, more sustainable, and higher-performing environments. Interface Engineering partners with clients to deliver innovative solutions that enhance occupant comfort, reduce environmental impact, and support long-term building performance. Whether you’re looking to start a project, explore a partnership, or learn more about our team, we’d love to connect.