Portland State University Designs School of Business Administration

Portland State University is planning to construct the 100,000-sf School of Business Administration in Portland, Ore. Designed by Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Architects, the $90 million facility will be comprised of six to seven stories and will include sustainable design elements such as natural ventilation and daylighting. Housing classrooms and auditoriums, the facility will connect to an adjacent privately-owned office facility to foster industry partnerships. Construction will begin in 2010.