KJ Fields

Portland

Contributing Writer at Retrofit Magazine

Communications & marketing consultant and creative content writer.

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Japanese Details Lends New Sophistication to a Modernist Home

3 weeks ago | retrofithomemagazine.com | KJ Fields

Visual harmony, clean lines and connections to nature are traditional Japanese design elements that greatly influenced Modernist architecture. In Durham, N.C., homeowners of a 1955 split-level brick home hold deep respect for Japanese simplicity. Owner Seth Rumsey travels to Japan frequently for work and grew increasingly fond of certain design elements he saw there. “I find efficiency of space and geometric decoration very beautiful and calming,” Rumsey explains.
World Premiere of PSU Alumnas Award-Winning Play, The Storyteller, Opens in Portland

1 month ago | pressreleasepoint.com | KJ Fields

Submitted by Portland State ... on Thu, 04/24/2025 - 00:18 Small moments, unnoticed by most, can change a life. This concept is a common theme in playwright Sara Jean Accuardi’s (’06) work. Her latest award-winning play, “The Storyteller,” is no exception. The play’s premise came to Accuardi as she walked along the Portland waterfront near decrepit houseboats in the heart of the beautiful city.
World Premiere of PSU Alumna’s Award-Winning Play, “The Storyteller,” Opens in Portland

1 month ago | pdx.edu | KJ Fields

Small moments, unnoticed by most, can change a life. This concept is a common theme in playwright Sara Jean Accuardi’s (’06) work. Her latest award-winning play, “The Storyteller,” is no exception. The play’s premise came to Accuardi as she walked along the Portland waterfront near decrepit houseboats in the heart of the beautiful city. “I saw two different societies – together but totally separate – and I like giving a voice to things most people overlook,” Accuardi says.
Architectural Battens Now Available in New Dimensions, Heavy-duty Iteration and with New Hardware

Jan 5, 2024 | retrofitmagazine.com | Christina A. Koch |Robert Nieminen |KJ Fields

Longboard Architectural Products, a provider of premium extruded aluminum building products, proudly announces a significant expansion to its architectural battens, the Link & Lock series. This release includes new dimensions, the introduction of a Heavy Duty (HD) iteration, and an array of new mounting hardware options. In a stride toward architectural versatility, Longboard Architectural Products expands and enhances its renowned Link & Lock architectural batten series.
Marvin Welcomes Senior Vice President of Human Resources

Jan 5, 2024 | retrofitmagazine.com | Christina A. Koch |Robert Nieminen |KJ Fields

Marvin, a manufacturer of windows and doors, welcomes Val Johnson as senior vice president of human resources. Johnson joins the company’s senior leadership team and will guide the development of Marvin’s evolving human resources function. “Marvin is first and foremost a people-centered organization,” says Paul Marvin, chief executive officer.
ABC Analysis: Nonresidential Construction Spending Was Down in November

Jan 5, 2024 | retrofitmagazine.com | Christina A. Koch |Robert Nieminen |KJ Fields

National nonresidential construction spending decreased 0.1 percent in November, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data published by the U.S. Census Bureau on Jan. 2. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $1.143 trillion. Spending was down on a monthly basis in 11 of the 16 nonresidential subcategories.
Small Luminaire Is Designed for Modern Ceilings

Jan 4, 2024 | retrofitmagazine.com | Christina A. Koch |Robert Nieminen |KJ Fields

CSL (Creative Systems Lighting), a division of Hudson Valley Lighting Group (HVLG) and manufacturer of high-performance, architecturally driven lighting solutions for commercial and residential spaces, is thrilled to announce a new iteration of its Whisper downlights, as well as the all new Whisper Flex.
Kolbe Promotes New Vice President of Sales from Within

Jan 4, 2024 | retrofitmagazine.com | Christina A. Koch |Robert Nieminen |KJ Fields

Kolbe Windows & Doors is excited to announce the promotion of Bryan Kujawa to vice president of sales. Kujawa fills the role of Bob Kasten, who recently retired from Kolbe on Dec. 31, 2023, after 25 years with the company and 22 years as vice president of sales. Kujawa’s responsibilities include leading the sales and customer support teams, driving revenue growth, and aligning strategies with Kolbe’s overall mission.
Solar Grows Faster in Electrical Generation than All Other Energy Sources

Jan 4, 2024 | retrofitmagazine.com | Christina A. Koch |Robert Nieminen |KJ Fields

A review by the SUN DAY Campaign of four reports released in December by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reveals that solar has grown faster in electrical generation than all other energy sources, as well as outpaced them in new U.S. generating capacity added during the first 10 months of 2023. However, to meet climate change goals, there remains a need for much faster growth by solar and all other renewable energy sources.
AISI Updates Standard for Design of Profiled Steel Diaphragm Panels

Jan 3, 2024 | retrofitmagazine.com | Christina A. Koch |Robert Nieminen |KJ Fields

The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has updated AISI S310, North American Standard for the Design of Profiled Steel Diaphragm Panels. This standard, first published in 2013, provides design provisions for diaphragms consisting of profiled steel panels which include fluted profiles and cellular panel profiles. The diaphragm may be installed with or without insulation between the panels and supports, and may be supported by materials made of steel, wood or concrete.