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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Habitat for Humanity
Members of our Portland Community Outreach Group recently lent a hand and a hammer for Habitat for Humanity’s 171st and Division development, where a total of 45 new homes will…
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The Importance of BIM and Efficient Laboratory Systems
Case StudySchool is truly back in at OHSU’s recently completed Collaborative Life Sciences Building. The building, along with Skourtes Tower, is the result of a joint venture between…
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Comparison of Integrated Simulation Tools for LEED v4
Daylight Credit AssessmentDr. Ladan Ghobad, Sustainable Design / Energy Specialist with the Washington, DC Office of Interface Engineering, will present on climate-based daylight modeling. She will give an…
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2014 EcoDistrict Summit
Each year, the EcoDistricts Summit unites the world’s most innovative change makers and city leaders to support, ignite and further define the global movement to regenerate cities…
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I2SL Conference
The Collaborative Life Sciences Building & Skourtes Tower (CLSB) project is a true collaboration between Portland State University, Oregon State University, Oregon Health…
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Determining Proper Laboratory Ventilation
Consulting-Specifying EngineerWhether designing a laboratory in an educational facility or hospital, proper ventilation is key. In the recent issue Consulting-Specifying Engineer, Principal Rick Russell delves…
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Best of Education, IIDA Oregon Chapter, 2014
Cascades Academy of Central Oregon
2nd Place Technology Award for New Institutional, ASHRAE Region XI, 2014
East County Courthouse
Design Energy + Sustainability Citation Award, AIA San Francisco, 2014
Sacred Heart Lower and Middle Schools
Citation of Excellence Award, Learning By Design, 2014
White Hill Middle School
Net-Zero Energy: Three Years and Running
Trim TabHood River Middle School’s Music and Science Building (Opsis Architecture) is featured in Trim Tab, a quarterly magazine published by the International Living Future Institute.…
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Balancing Passive, Active Fire Protection
Consulting-Specifying EngineerFire protection for buildings and their occupants consists of various elements. This is an overview of the International Building Code’s (IBC) elements and integration of both…
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High Performance: East County Courthouse
Northwest Energy Efficiency Council NewsEast County Courthouse was recently featured in Northwest Energy Efficiency Council News. The article highlighted the sustainable measures and integrated approach the team took to…
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2014 CANstruction
The 2014 CANstruction build was a success! Congrats to the S.D. Deacon and Interface team for applying their design and construction skills for a good cause and bringing home the…
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Pearl River Tower
Architectural RecordManaging Principal Roger Frechette shares his thoughts and high-rise design expertise on the recently completed Pearl River Tower in the latest issue of Architectural Record. As…
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The Fine Art of Mixed-Use Design
Consulting-Specifying EngineerAssociate Principal and Senior Mechanical Engineer Andrew Lasse weighs in on the challenges in designing mixed-use buildings in the latest issue of Consulting-Specifying Engineer.
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Using integrated design to achieve net-zero
Consulting-Specifying EngineerHood River Middle School’s Music and Science Building (Opsis Architecture) is featured in the latest issue of Consulting-Specifying Engineer, with author and Sr. Mechanical…
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Beaverton Toyota aims for LEED Gold
Sustainable Business OregonBeaverton Toyota’s new and sustainable sales and service facility was featured in Sustainable Business Oregon this week. Interface was responsible for the complete MEP design of…
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National Award of Merit, Illuminating Engineering Society of North America, 2013
Central City Concern Broadway Recovery Center
Up, Up, and Away
Architectural RecordInterface Principals Roger Frechette and Kevin Cahill share their innovative strategies to delivering high performance, super tall buildings in Architectural Record. While…
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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.