Cultural, Ecological, and Public Place Projects
Selected Awards:
● National Jolley Award for Placemaking, Community Built Association 2022
● 2021 Top 10 Projects, NW EcoBuilding Summit & Slam
● 2019 "100 Best Green Workplaces" in Oregon, Oregon Business
● 2017 Curry Stone Design Prize, Top 100 Global "Design Circle" Firms
● 2017 Honor Award, Cully Green CoHousing Project (site plan & building design consultant, National AIA
● 2015 Featured Project, "Designing Affordability" Exhibition, Center for Architecture, New York, NY
● 2012 Venice Bienale Global Design Exhibition, "Intersection Repair" concept featured in the American Pavilion entitled "Spontaneous Interventions: Design Actions For the Common Good,"
● 2010 City of Portland BEST Award, Woolsey Corner CoHousing
● 2009 Build Local Challenge, First Place, New Home Category, Build Local Alliance
● 2008 Root Awards for best "Retail", ReBuilding Center, Portland Spaces Magazine
● 2008 Root Award for best "Entry", Sisters of the Road Facility, Portland Spaces Magazine
● 2003 National Lewis Mumford Award, Architects & Planners for Social Responsibility, 2003
● 2002 Community Development Support Award, National Endowment for the Arts
● 1999 Governor’s Livability Award, special place-making category
● 1998 Monumental Ideas Competition, First Place, Portland Arts Festival
● 1998 Special Merit Award, Portland Chapter of AIA
● 1998 People’s Choice Award, Portland Chapter of AIA
● 1997 Spirit of Portland Award, Office of the Mayor, Portland
● 1997 Citation Award, Portland Chapter of AIA
● 1997 People’s Choice Award, Portland Chapter of AIA
● 1996 People's Choice Award, Portland Chapter of AIA
Books Featuring Our Work:
● All That We Share, A Field Guide To The Commons, by Jay Walljasper, 2010 (descriptions and illustrations of our work)
● Brews to Bikes, by Charles Heying, 2010 (w/ descriptions and illustrations of our work)
● Critical Planning Spatial Justice UCLA Journal of Urban Planning, Volume 14, Edited by Ava Bromberg, 2007 (w/ descriptions and illustrations of our work)
● Cosm, Journal of Visionary Culture (“Love”), Senior Editor Delvin Solkinson, 2018 (w/ descriptions and illustrations of our work)
● Dig Your Hands in The Dirt, by Kiko Denzer, 2005 (w/ descriptions and illustrations of our work)
● Eco-Homes, People, Place and Politics, by Jenny Pickerill, 2016 (multiple references and photos of our work)
● Eco-Villages, Lessons For Sustainable Communitu, by Karen T. Lifton, 2014 (descriptions of our work)
● Essential Light Straw Clay Construction, The Complete Step-By-Step Guide, by Lydia Doleman, 2017 (w/ endorsement by Mark Lakeman)
● From The Heart, How 100 Canadians Created…, by Will Weigler, 2015 (w/ descriptions and illustrations of our work)
● Gaia’s Garden, A Guide to Home Scale Permaculture, by Toby Hemenway, 2003 (w/ descriptions and illustrations of our work)
● Hope Beneath Our Feet, Restoring Our Place In The Natural World, by Marti Keogh, 2010 (descriptions of our work)
● How Spaces Become Places, Edited by John F. Forester, 2021 (one chapter on our work)
● Journey To The Future, by Guy Dauncey, 2015 (multiple chapters inspired by our work)
● Living Room Revolution, by Cecile Andrews, 2013 (w/ influence and endorsement by Mark Lakeman)
● Making Better Buildings, Chris Magwood, 2014 (w/ endorsement by Mark Lakeman)
● Making Their Own Plans, by Brett Bloom & Ava Bromberg, 2004 (descriptions and illustrations of our work)
● Placemaking with Children and Youth, by Victoria Derr, Louise Chawla, and Mara Mintzer, 2018 (w/ influence and endorsement by Mark Lakeman)
● Pocket Neighborhoods, Creating Small-Scale Community in a Large-Scale World, by Ross Chapin, 2011 (w/ descriptions and illustrations of our work)
● Portland in Three Centuries,by Carl Abbot, 2011 (w/ descriptions and photos of our work)
● Quench #5 (Tea), by Edith Abeyta, 2000
● Sustainable Revolution, by Juliana Birnbaum & Louis Fox, 2014 (w/ descriptions and illustrations of our work)
● Tactical Urbanism, Short-Term Action for Long-Term Change, by Mike Lydon & Anthony Garcia, 2015 (w/ descriptions and illustrations of our work)
● Tent City Urbanism, by Andrew Heben, 2014 (chapters and illustrations on our design work)
● The Art of Natural Building, Design, Construction, Resources, by Joseph F. Kennedy w/ Michael G. Smith and Catherine Wanek, 2015 (w/ descriptions and illustrations of our work)
● The Earth Path, by Miriam Simos, 2004 (Descriptions of our work)
● The Empowerment Manual, by Starhawk, 2011 (w/ influence and endorsement by Mark Lakeman)
● The Great Neighborhood Book, by Jay Walljasper, 2007 (w/ descriptions and illustrations of our work)
● The Permaculture City, Regenerative Design For Urban, Suburban, and Town Resilience, by Toby Hemenway, 2015 (w/ descriptions and illustrations of our work)
● The Portland Edge, Challenges and Successes in Growing Communities, Connie Ozawa, 2004 (w/ descriptions and illustrations of our work)
● Urban Permaculture, by Kai Swayer, 2018 (extensive descriptions and illustrations of our work)
● Visioning Life Systems, by Coco Go, 2002 (extensive descriptions and illustrations of our work)
Selected Publications:
● Alma De Luce, Interview: "Pioneering Regenerative Placemaking Leader", 2025
● Oregon Arts Watch, "A time of art, cuisine & making hay" August 2024
● AARP Livable Communities, "The ABC's of ADU's"
● SOTOKOTO Japanese Eco-Design Magazine, Portland Feature Article, November 2014
● The Permacutlure Research Institute & Cities Magazine (Poland), “Reconnecting Architects With Community,” Spring 2014
● Planners Web: News & Information for Citizen Planners, "Can Intersections Lead to Stronger Neighborhoods?" August 2013
● El Mundo (Spanish Global), EcoHéroes, Feature Article “La Ciudad Posible,” September 2012
● SafeGrowth, Sustainable Cities blog, “Designing to Minimize Crime,” 2012
● Planning Magazine, American Planning Association, Feature Article "Inside Tent Cities," October 2011
● Yes! Magazine, "Building the World We Want: Interview with Mark Lakeman," May 2010
● Salud Integral (Spanish Health Magazine), Article with Mark Lakeman and Community Design Initiatives, December 2009
● Portland Spaces Magazine, "Tailor Made Community," 2008
● Sunset Magazine, Feature Article "Green in Portland," March 2008
● The Village Vibe (Victoria, BC), Feature Article, 2008
● El Mundo (Spanish Global), “Bicicletas al Poder!” 2008
● Communities Magazine, Editors Article "Green Building," Winter 2007
● Arcade Design Magazine, Winter 2007
● Portland Tribune, Front Page Article "King Cob," May 2006
● Dwell magazine, Feature Article "Re: Building Community," December 2005
● Oregon Quarterly, Feature Article "Repair by Design," Winter 2005
● The American Journal of Public Health, “The Intersection of Planning & Community Health,” 2005
● Hope Magazine, On the Global Commons, December 2004
● Utne Reader, “The Enlightened Intersection,” August 2004
● Arcade Design Magazine, Special Portland Issue, Autumn 2003
● Architecture Magazine, Feature Article, May 2002
● Natural Home Magazine, Feature Article "Creating Community Through Green Building," February 2003
● The Oregonian, Homes and Gardens Section, Cover Article, September 2003
● Permaculture Activist Magazine, Cover Article, Fall 2003
● Daily Journal of Commerce, Feature Article, February 1999
● Sunset Magazine, Article, April 1998
For Keynote Presentations & Workshops, please visit the "Leadership In Public Involvement" section of our ABOUT page.
Selected Awards:
● National Jolley Award for Placemaking, Community Built Association 2022
● 2021 Top 10 Projects, NW EcoBuilding Summit & Slam
● 2019 "100 Best Green Workplaces" in Oregon, Oregon Business
● 2017 Curry Stone Design Prize, Top 100 Global "Design Circle" Firms
● 2017 Honor Award, Cully Green CoHousing Project (site plan & building design consultant, National AIA
● 2015 Featured Project, "Designing Affordability" Exhibition, Center for Architecture, New York, NY
● 2012 Venice Bienale Global Design Exhibition, "Intersection Repair" concept featured in the American Pavilion entitled "Spontaneous Interventions: Design Actions For the Common Good,"
● 2010 City of Portland BEST Award, Woolsey Corner CoHousing
● 2009 Build Local Challenge, First Place, New Home Category, Build Local Alliance
● 2008 Root Awards for best "Retail", ReBuilding Center, Portland Spaces Magazine
● 2008 Root Award for best "Entry", Sisters of the Road Facility, Portland Spaces Magazine
● 2003 National Lewis Mumford Award, Architects & Planners for Social Responsibility, 2003
● 2002 Community Development Support Award, National Endowment for the Arts
● 1999 Governor’s Livability Award, special place-making category
● 1998 Monumental Ideas Competition, First Place, Portland Arts Festival
● 1998 Special Merit Award, Portland Chapter of AIA
● 1998 People’s Choice Award, Portland Chapter of AIA
● 1997 Spirit of Portland Award, Office of the Mayor, Portland
● 1997 Citation Award, Portland Chapter of AIA
● 1997 People’s Choice Award, Portland Chapter of AIA
● 1996 People's Choice Award, Portland Chapter of AIA
Books Featuring Our Work:
● All That We Share, A Field Guide To The Commons, by Jay Walljasper, 2010 (descriptions and illustrations of our work)
● Brews to Bikes, by Charles Heying, 2010 (w/ descriptions and illustrations of our work)
● Critical Planning Spatial Justice UCLA Journal of Urban Planning, Volume 14, Edited by Ava Bromberg, 2007 (w/ descriptions and illustrations of our work)
● Cosm, Journal of Visionary Culture (“Love”), Senior Editor Delvin Solkinson, 2018 (w/ descriptions and illustrations of our work)
● Dig Your Hands in The Dirt, by Kiko Denzer, 2005 (w/ descriptions and illustrations of our work)
● Eco-Homes, People, Place and Politics, by Jenny Pickerill, 2016 (multiple references and photos of our work)
● Eco-Villages, Lessons For Sustainable Communitu, by Karen T. Lifton, 2014 (descriptions of our work)
● Essential Light Straw Clay Construction, The Complete Step-By-Step Guide, by Lydia Doleman, 2017 (w/ endorsement by Mark Lakeman)
● From The Heart, How 100 Canadians Created…, by Will Weigler, 2015 (w/ descriptions and illustrations of our work)
● Gaia’s Garden, A Guide to Home Scale Permaculture, by Toby Hemenway, 2003 (w/ descriptions and illustrations of our work)
● Hope Beneath Our Feet, Restoring Our Place In The Natural World, by Marti Keogh, 2010 (descriptions of our work)
● How Spaces Become Places, Edited by John F. Forester, 2021 (one chapter on our work)
● Journey To The Future, by Guy Dauncey, 2015 (multiple chapters inspired by our work)
● Living Room Revolution, by Cecile Andrews, 2013 (w/ influence and endorsement by Mark Lakeman)
● Making Better Buildings, Chris Magwood, 2014 (w/ endorsement by Mark Lakeman)
● Making Their Own Plans, by Brett Bloom & Ava Bromberg, 2004 (descriptions and illustrations of our work)
● Placemaking with Children and Youth, by Victoria Derr, Louise Chawla, and Mara Mintzer, 2018 (w/ influence and endorsement by Mark Lakeman)
● Pocket Neighborhoods, Creating Small-Scale Community in a Large-Scale World, by Ross Chapin, 2011 (w/ descriptions and illustrations of our work)
● Portland in Three Centuries,by Carl Abbot, 2011 (w/ descriptions and photos of our work)
● Quench #5 (Tea), by Edith Abeyta, 2000
● Sustainable Revolution, by Juliana Birnbaum & Louis Fox, 2014 (w/ descriptions and illustrations of our work)
● Tactical Urbanism, Short-Term Action for Long-Term Change, by Mike Lydon & Anthony Garcia, 2015 (w/ descriptions and illustrations of our work)
● Tent City Urbanism, by Andrew Heben, 2014 (chapters and illustrations on our design work)
● The Art of Natural Building, Design, Construction, Resources, by Joseph F. Kennedy w/ Michael G. Smith and Catherine Wanek, 2015 (w/ descriptions and illustrations of our work)
● The Earth Path, by Miriam Simos, 2004 (Descriptions of our work)
● The Empowerment Manual, by Starhawk, 2011 (w/ influence and endorsement by Mark Lakeman)
● The Great Neighborhood Book, by Jay Walljasper, 2007 (w/ descriptions and illustrations of our work)
● The Permaculture City, Regenerative Design For Urban, Suburban, and Town Resilience, by Toby Hemenway, 2015 (w/ descriptions and illustrations of our work)
● The Portland Edge, Challenges and Successes in Growing Communities, Connie Ozawa, 2004 (w/ descriptions and illustrations of our work)
● Urban Permaculture, by Kai Swayer, 2018 (extensive descriptions and illustrations of our work)
● Visioning Life Systems, by Coco Go, 2002 (extensive descriptions and illustrations of our work)
Selected Publications:
● Alma De Luce, Interview: "Pioneering Regenerative Placemaking Leader", 2025
● Oregon Arts Watch, "A time of art, cuisine & making hay" August 2024
● AARP Livable Communities, "The ABC's of ADU's"
● SOTOKOTO Japanese Eco-Design Magazine, Portland Feature Article, November 2014
● The Permacutlure Research Institute & Cities Magazine (Poland), “Reconnecting Architects With Community,” Spring 2014
● Planners Web: News & Information for Citizen Planners, "Can Intersections Lead to Stronger Neighborhoods?" August 2013
● El Mundo (Spanish Global), EcoHéroes, Feature Article “La Ciudad Posible,” September 2012
● SafeGrowth, Sustainable Cities blog, “Designing to Minimize Crime,” 2012
● Planning Magazine, American Planning Association, Feature Article "Inside Tent Cities," October 2011
● Yes! Magazine, "Building the World We Want: Interview with Mark Lakeman," May 2010
● Salud Integral (Spanish Health Magazine), Article with Mark Lakeman and Community Design Initiatives, December 2009
● Portland Spaces Magazine, "Tailor Made Community," 2008
● Sunset Magazine, Feature Article "Green in Portland," March 2008
● The Village Vibe (Victoria, BC), Feature Article, 2008
● El Mundo (Spanish Global), “Bicicletas al Poder!” 2008
● Communities Magazine, Editors Article "Green Building," Winter 2007
● Arcade Design Magazine, Winter 2007
● Portland Tribune, Front Page Article "King Cob," May 2006
● Dwell magazine, Feature Article "Re: Building Community," December 2005
● Oregon Quarterly, Feature Article "Repair by Design," Winter 2005
● The American Journal of Public Health, “The Intersection of Planning & Community Health,” 2005
● Hope Magazine, On the Global Commons, December 2004
● Utne Reader, “The Enlightened Intersection,” August 2004
● Arcade Design Magazine, Special Portland Issue, Autumn 2003
● Architecture Magazine, Feature Article, May 2002
● Natural Home Magazine, Feature Article "Creating Community Through Green Building," February 2003
● The Oregonian, Homes and Gardens Section, Cover Article, September 2003
● Permaculture Activist Magazine, Cover Article, Fall 2003
● Daily Journal of Commerce, Feature Article, February 1999
● Sunset Magazine, Article, April 1998
For Keynote Presentations & Workshops, please visit the "Leadership In Public Involvement" section of our ABOUT page.
