Environment PNW landfills reached ‘explosive’ methane emission levels in 2022 Washington and Oregon sites had leakages 20 times more concentrated than the Clean Air Act limit standards. by Joseph Winters Grist / November 3, 2023
News Amazon reported a 12% decrease in single-use plastics for 2022 Responding to pressure from advocacy groups and investors, the mega-retailer reduced its footprint through paper packaging and eliminating mailers. by Joseph Winters Grist / July 28, 2023
Politics The architectural pitfalls of refitting urban churches The Sanctuary in winter by Lawrence Cheek / February 2, 2012
Culture Industrial poetry at the Brightwater treatment plant Wedding setting? A lounge at the Brightwater community center. by Lawrence Cheek / September 25, 2011
Tout: Sewer plant tours! The Brightwater site includes a variety of public attractions. by Lawrence Cheek / September 22, 2011
Best of 2010: Three new buildings point up 'The Skyscraper Problem' 2201 Westlake, a LEED Gold status winner by Lawrence Cheek / December 26, 2010
Sports memorabilia: Does it pay to mix nostalgia and investing? For sports fans, the past can be tangible. But profitability can be harder to grasp. by Stephen Smith / October 8, 2013
Three new buildings point up 'The Skyscraper Problem' 2201 Westlake, a LEED Gold status winner by Lawrence Cheek / January 13, 2010
Bellingham gets a new museum with a stunning centerpiece The Lightcatcher wall at the new Whatcom Museum by Lawrence Cheek / November 5, 2009
Paul Thiry: pioneer of architectural modernism in Seattle Architect Paul Thiry, a proponent of modernism, designed the original Seattle Center Coliseum, now called KeyArena: This is structure as sculpture. by Lawrence Cheek / June 23, 2010