The U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the University of Maine are leading interesting new engineering research into floor cassettes made using recyclable natural materials that are strong enough to be used in multi-story buildings. Thanks to experiments at UMaine's... View full entry

A new mass timber academic design for Bowdoin College from HGA has been unveiled for the first time following the project’s completion earlier this year in Brunswick, Maine. The Barry Mills Hall and the John and Lile Gibbons Center for Arctic Studies project called for the construction of two... View full entry

The latest edition of our curated job highlights from Archinect Jobs features five employers in Portland, Maine, looking to expand with new, exciting job opportunities. To learn more about the various positions firms are offering, make sure to check out Archinect's Guide to Job Titles series... View full entry

Harriet Pattison, a noted American landscape architect who worked closely with her romantic partner Louis Kahn, passed away in Philadelphia last week, according to their son, filmmaker Nathaniel Kahn. She was 94. Pattison enjoyed a career that spanned more than thirty years, working... View full entry

Following last week’s visit to Los Angeles-based Office Of:, we are moving our Meet Your Next Employer series to Portland, Maine this week to explore the work of Woodhull. Founded in 2003, the firm prioritizes “durability, honesty, and thoughtful use of materials” across its residential and... View full entry

The University of Maine has unveiled what it claims to be the world’s first 3D printed home made entirely with bio-based materials. The home, developed by the university’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC), measures 600 square feet and features walls, floors, and a roof made of... View full entry

Four finalist concept designs were just unveiled by the Portland Museum of Art for a planned expansion of the institution set to be completed by 2026 in the thriving New England cultural capital. The $100 million project will add a total of 60,000 square feet of space to the existing museum in the... View full entry

The past few weeks have been quite "stormy" for the Northeast, no pun intended. However, with tumultuous weather seeming to make its final round and the recent win of a certain sports team, the Northeast can focus on other news worthy topics like architectural job opportunities. For this week's... View full entry

Previously:Google's barge explanation: Bilge?San Francisco's bay barge mystery: Floating data center or Google Glass store? View full entry