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August 27, 2025

Changemaker Reilly Loveland helps build school energy systems that benefit both people and the planet

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August 13, 2025

From drafty to efficient: How Umpqua Homes modernized their HVAC system

Umpqua Homes, Inc. (UHI) is a Douglas County-based nonprofit that supports people with intellectual and developmental…

Learn how Umpqua Homes improved comfort while cutting costs

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June 24, 2025

Changemaker EJ Del Rosario takes nothing for granted and stays curious as he embarks on a career in architecture

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May 26, 2025

Changemaker Kate Vance focuses on community engagement and green building to ensure Multnomah County library renovations serve residents

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April 7, 2025

Changemaker Juliette Grummon-Beale sees mentorship and community building as key components of sustainable, equitable architecture.

Juliette Grummon-Beale

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March 3, 2025

Changemaker Bruce Richey has been bringing energy-efficient design to new and existing spaces across rural Southern OR

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October 24, 2024

Changemaker Nicole Isle’s background in biology and urban planning informs her approach to energy efficiency

Nicole Isle

This is a part of a series of blog posts amplifying community voices. Nicole Isle is…

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September 18, 2024

Changemaker Kristin Leiber goes from finance to the frontlines of neighborhood organizing in pursuit of professional passion

This is a part of a series of blog posts amplifying community voices. Kristin Leiber is…

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August 14, 2024

Changemaker Gustavo Vela-Moreno considers mentorship a responsibility that can amplify diverse voices and sustainable design

This is a part of a series of blog posts amplifying community voices. Gustavo Vela-Moreno grew…

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June 25, 2024

Changemaker Briana Manfrass’s commitment to community fuels her evidence-based design work in built environments

This is a part of a series of blog posts amplifying community voices. As Managing Principal…

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