National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) — An Architectural Visit
Author: Lisa Christie
What are System Development Charges?
What are System Development Charges? — Understanding the city fees that can affect the cost of new construction and additions
Home Offices
Home Offices — Designing great places to work at home, inside or out
What is BIM?
What is BIM? — And what it means for your project
What are special inspections?
What are special inspections? — Why some parts of construction require outside review
Flush Inset vs Overlay Cabinets
Flush Inset vs Overlay Cabinets — Understanding the differences in construction, appearance, and cost
Working from home — running a small architectural studio from our home
Working from home — Running a small architectural studio from our home
1970s River House Remodel
1970s River House Remodel — Reworking a dated waterfront home to improve function, flow, and storage for life on the river
Single-story forever home
Single-story forever home — A compact home for long term living
Mesa Verde National Park
Mesa Verde National Park — An architect’s reflection on place, landscape, and the idea of home
Change of Occupancy
Change of Occupancy — How occupancy classifications affect commercial renovations
Change of Use
Change of Use — When a new business activity requires code review
The 25% accessibility rule
The 25% Accessibility Rule — What business owners should know during commercial renovations
Commercial Tenant Improvement
Commercial Tenant Improvement — What to know before signing a lease
Craftsman Home Renovation
Craftsman Home Renovation — Reconnecting a Portland home to its backyard
A remodel that finally makes this small kitchen work
A remodel that finally makes this small kitchen work — Rethinking the kitchen and dining room to create one functional space
Craftsman Kitchen Renovation
Craftsman Kitchen Renovation — A small move that made a big difference
Forest Park ADU
Forest Park ADU — A full-sized ADU tucked into the trees
Designing for Wildfire Resilience: From Personal Loss to Professional Insight
Designing for Wildfire Resilience — From Personal Loss to Professional Insight
The day the fire came for my childhood home
The day the fire came for my childhood home — A personal account of the 2024 Mountain Fire
Interior Craftsman Renovation
Interior Craftsman Renovation — Where thoughtful design turns a house into a home
Exterior Craftsman Renovation
Exterior Craftsman Renovation — Reworking the exterior of a 100-year-old farmhouse
Architectural soft costs – what should you expect?
Architectural soft costs — what should you expect?
Architecture project cost – what should you expect?
Architecture project cost — what should you expect?
Exploring the benefits of R-5 windows
Exploring the benefits of R-5 windows — How better window performance improves comfort and efficiency
Grant Park ADU
Grant Park ADU — Not just backyard, this ADU faces the street
Property Damage Renovation
Property Damage Renovation — Turning an unfortunate incident into a renovation opportunity
Craftsman Addition
Hood River Craftsman Addition — A seamless addition with a new garage, deck, and guest house
Industrial Canopy
Industrial Canopy — A bold new entrance for a carpentry school
Storm Damage Renovation
Storm Damage Renovation — New life for a midcentury home
Exterior Facelift
Exterior Facelift — An undefined exterior reimagined with classic, traditional character
Salem Artist Studio
Salem Artist Studio — A modern backyard retreat designed for a working photographer
Luxury Bathroom Renovation
Luxury Bathroom Renovation — A dated, awkward bath reimagined as a calming, spa-inspired retreat
Salk Institute
Salk Institute By Louis Kahn
Courtesy Lincoln commercial
Courtesy Lincoln commercial features CA home
What is a building permit?
What is a building permit? And why do I need one?
What is a z-overlay?
What is a z-overlay?
A room within a room
A room within a room: creating a memorable bathroom experience
What is a land survey?
What is a land survey? And why do I need one?
How much insulation is reasonable?
How much insulation is reasonable?
What are the phases of an architecture project?
What are the phases of an architecture project?
Radon – What is it?
Radon — What is it? And as a homeowner, why should I care?
BS* & Beer Portland 2024
BS* & Beer — Portland 2024
Join us on a modern home tour
Join us on a modern home tour — A chance to see Christie Architecture’s home and office
What are measured drawings?
What are measured drawings? And why do I need them?
Construction Training Structure
Training Structure — It’s not a building; it’s a permanent construction site.
Major Residential Alteration and Addition – What is it?
Major Alteration & Addition — What is it?
New Detached Garage
New detached garage: And so much more
Modern Exterior Restoration
Modern exterior restoration: Bringing a classic 1970s home back to life
Resiliency – Consider a Whole House Generator
Resiliency — Consider a Whole House Generator
Lead – What is it?
Lead — What is it? And as a homeowner, why should I care?
Historic Review – What is it?
Historic Review — What is it?
Should I create an open plan in my old house?
Should I create an open plan in my old house?
Deconstruction – What is it?
Deconstruction — What is it? And how is it different from demolition?
Why have your architect involved during construction?
Why have your architect involved during construction?
I want a heated bathroom floor. What do I need to know?
I want a heated bathroom floor. What do I need to know?
Design Review – What is it?
Design Review — What is it?
Do I need a bathtub in my house?
Do I need a bathtub in my house? An architect’s perspective.
Asbestos – What is it?
Asbestos — What is it? And as a homeowner, why should I care?
Adjustment Review – What is it?
Adjustment Review — What is it?
Kitchen Ventilation
Kitchen Ventilation — What are my options?
I need a microwave oven. What are my options?
I need a microwave oven. What are my options?
Air Leaks & Infiltration
Air Leaks & Infiltration — Why do we care?
Residential Demolition Delay – What is it?
Residential Demolition Delay — What is it?
When is an architect required?
When is an architect required?
The Perfect Wall
The Perfect Wall: What is it?
What’s your tub type?
What’s your tub type? — Explore your options.
Building Code Appeal – What is it?
Building Code Appeal — What is it?
Residential FAR in Portland
Residential FAR in Portland — What does it mean for homeowners?
FAR – What is it?
FAR — What is it?
Colorful Tile by Clayhaus
Colorful Tile by Clayhaus
Parking Strip Landscape Tips
Parking Strip Landscape Tips
Sidewalks and Parking Strips
Sidewalks and Parking Strips — in Portland, Oregon
Save time with FIR
Save time with FIR
Walk-in Shower Time
Walk-in Shower Time — Nothing to fear anymore
Small Moves Big Changes
Small Moves Big Changes
Rain Screen
Rain Screen: What is it?
Fridge Facts
Fridge Facts—An Architect’s Guide to Choosing a Fridge
Embrace the Street
Embrace the street—Raise the porch.
To buy or not to buy?
To buy or not to buy? Ask an architect.