Sustainable and Resilient School Design In February 2013, the Oregon Seismic Safety Policy Advisory Commission published The Oregon Resilience Plan, which outlines the risks and challenges facing Oregonians from the inevitable Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake. The Beaverton School District, which is…
Sustainable Commercial Kitchens Chef Chris Galarza and Steve Gross, PE will speak at the Green Building Alliance 2030 District Partner Meeting on August 16th. Sharing their passion for electrification with the GBA Partners and showcase their learned/lived experiences with Chatham University’s Eden…
Sustainable Design, IIDA Northern CA Chapter Interior Award, 2019 Sonoma Academy’s Janet Durgin Guild & Commons has received the Long View Award in the 2019 IIDA Northern California Chapter Interior Awards for is achievement in sustainable design. The facility was designed with an ‘outside in’ approach, inspired by it’s beautiful…
Sustainable Strides in Today's Architecture Dwell chose Portland Community College’s Newberg Education Center (Hennebery Eddy Architects) as one of its featured projects making “Sustainable Strides in Today’s Architecture.” The first net-zero energy college facility in Oregon, PCC Newberg incorporates numerous…
Sustainable Water Reclaim Systems: Designing within Regulatory Challenges Designing innovative water systems is an increasingly necessary practice for resource conservation. Regulations are transforming barriers to drivers as green rating systems encourage reuse through rainwater harvesting, stormwater management, and on-site wastewater…
Taking Conservation to Heart: Stevens Library For schools in drought-stricken areas, net zero energy and water strategies help future-proof against utility rate hikes. But, the price tag for net zero can be too high for school budgets. Fortunately, a library project at Sacred Heart School in northern California…
Tammy Cranmore Tammy applies her 20 years of finance and accounting experience to her CFO position at Interface. With solid planning and analytical skills, she delivers decisive financial leadership through cost management, efficiency measures, training, and technology…
Taylor 28 Located just blocks from the Space Needle is Taylor 28, the first residential and mixed-use development in the area with a focus on green living by implementing green features including a rainwater harvesting system, dual flush toilets, and water reducing fixtures. …
Teaching and Research Winery, Brewery & Food Science Laboratory at University of California, Davis The new brewery, winery, and food pilot plant building, co-located with the Robert Mondavi Institute for Wine and Food Science, serves as a laboratory and teaching facility for University of California Davis. The facility houses the August A. Busch III Brewing and Food…
Team Member in the News Washington Country recently featured Associate Omar Shabaan in their November newsletter. The article discussed the Washington County Event Center and the contributions Omar has made to the project. …
Team Member Promotions We are excited to announce our newest Principal, Associate Principals, and Associates. These individuals have grown their Interface careers through hard work, commitment, and collaboration. We are proud to celebrate their achievements, and deeply value the…
Team Wave Makers Awarded Best in Show Team “Wave Makers,” a partnership between Audio Visual Design Group, BKF Engineers, Interface Engineering, Taylor Design, Truebeck Construction, and Lafayette Elementary School wins highest honor, Best in Show! Our castle featured animatronic dolphins cresting in the…