Research Archives

Building to Meet the Moment: The Vision Behind Our New Studio

10.26.22

Architects have a unique relationship with the buildings they inhabit, as not every profession gets to occupy the outcome of…

Introducing Tom Awai, Director of Business Development

08.04.22

Bora announces the hire of Associate Tom Awai as Director of Business Development. Tom brings more than three decades of…

Designing Healthy Buildings

06.08.22

For all the health advice out there, the scientific consensus is fairly settled on what constitutes a healthy diet: “Eat…

Lincoln High School is Tight!

06.01.22

Here at Bora, we’re celebrating the result of last week’s whole building airtightness test of Lincoln High School, which achieved…

Needs of the Future / Needs of the Present

10.22.21

We’re not going back to normal. That’s the major takeaway from the most recent report by the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel…

Energy Efficiency Through Airtight Design

08.25.21

In considering the sustainability of a building, airtightness is among the factors that can greatly impact energy efficiency and occupant…

Experiential Graphics Bring Texas A&M’s Traditions to Life in New Classroom Building

06.16.21

Located at the heart of campus, the Texas A&M Innovative Learning Classroom Building defines a new immersive experience that blurs…

Building Equity in Library Architecture

01.21.21

Building Equity in Library Architecture is a curious and important endeavor.The public library has long been a treasured community resource….

UO Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact Opens

01.14.21

We’re excited to announce the grand opening of The Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact at the…

Designing with Healthy Materials: Research and Industry Implications

10.06.20

“Industry-wide transparency and optimization is vital to our ability as designers to improve human and environmental health through the individual…

Sustainable Design with Mass Timber: A Whitepaper

04.21.20

Mass timber structures are being considered more than ever for their aesthetics, flexibility in design, biophilic properties, and the goal…

Bora Principal Michael Tingley on transforming Lincoln Hall into one of Portland’s most popular Performing Arts venues

07.30.19

Long in dire need of deferred maintenance, Lincoln Hall was almost demolished in the early 2000s. However its important legacy…

Principal Amy Donohue presents The Geometry of Learning at SCUP National in Seattle

07.22.19

Bora Principal, Amy Donohue, recently presented The Geometry of Learning: Experiences Teaching in the Round at the national conference for…

Texas A&M Innovative Learning Classroom Building is an Invitation to Expand Active Learning Expertise

06.07.19

Last week, Texas A&M University held their Transformational Teaching + Learning Conference, and included an invitation to all instructors on…

Crafted for Community: The New Edison High School

05.31.19

Edison High School’s mission is to help students with diverse learning differences to reach their full potential. Our design for their new 36,000 sf building is crafted with the same care and attention as the education Edison students receive, creating a nurturing sanctuary for learning and communal growth.

Bora Awarded Pilot Grant to Support Business Diversity + Inclusion

05.02.19

Bora is actively engaged in increasing awareness about equity and bias in our profession and our practice. But when it…