Michelle Black Promoted to Principal!

Carleton Hart has promoted Michelle Black to Principal. An integral part of Carleton Hart since 2016, Michelle’s 18 years of experience includes historic restoration, rehabilitation, and new construction, ranging from affordable housing to public facilities. Michelle has distinguished herself as a leader in affordable housing and community-based design work; work that is deeply influenced by her life-long commitment to social activism. This promotion honors not only her architectural accomplishments and excellence in client services, but also her dedication to mentoring staff and promoting equity both in the firm and in the wider profession. As the CHA Innovation Lab Director, Michelle researches a wide variety of topics looking to make links between often seemingly disparate items and find new ways to solve old problems. Michelle is a graduate of University of Kansas. In addition to being a member of the AIA, Michelle is a member of the Social Economic Environmental Design Network (SEED) and is a Certified Passive House Designer. Congratulations Michelle! Cheers!

Buck Prager Honored by Portland Historic Landmarks Commission

The Portland Historic Landmarks Commission named The Buck Prager its Project of the Year! In their statement, the PHLC noted that “Saving Buck Prager honors important values Portland citizens hold dear. Historic Preservation, Equity, and Sustainability are underlying programmatic requirements for this development. Great cities are places with social and economic diversity within neighborhoods. For successfully achieving so many goals of Portland’s Comp 35 Plan, the Portland Historic Landmarks Commission presents the Buck Prager Building as our project of the year - a fitting honor for its 100th birthday. The PHLC acknowledges Carleton Hart Architecture and Northwest Housing Alternatives for their hard work and contribution to the Alphabet Historic District and the City of Portland.”

 CHA is deeply honored to be working on this project for Northwest Housing Alternatives to bring affordable housing to the Alphabet District in NW Portland.