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72 COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION & RENOVATION — MARCH : APRIL 2016 Pushing the envelope T he future of construction is more than just a building. It's an op- portunity to consider environmental impacts at each milestone, to give back to the community and to push the envelope on what it means to create a replicable sustainability model for commercial buildings. Brought to life in the heart of one of the nation's top green building cit- ies, One North is a multi-use, commercial development in Portland, Ore., that incorporates unique design attributes, high standards of energy effciency, and the use of environmentally sustainable and ethically sourced materials. Coupled with a strong commitment to community values and collaboration, the development represents an entirely different approach to the commercial development process. Beyond an empty plot of land, One North's developer saw an opportunity to invest in an area that commercial buildings are scarce and focused on creating what would be the center of a 20-minute neighborhood (residents can easily walk or bicycle to meet all basic daily, non-work needs). The result includes creative offce and retail space spread across two buildings, the East and West, which overlook a dedicated and landscaped 14,000 square-foot public courtyard that's shared with the neighboring Radiator building. n v e l o p How a Portland developer challenged the industry's typical building standards By Adam Petersen