Pacific Mobile Blog

08 Oct

2021 Pacific Mobile Scholarship Recipient Justin Tuttle

“Studying architecture has given me an opportunity to investigate the depths of self-exploration while simultaneously learning the praxis and agency that the profession of architecture has to offer our communities. My goals with architecture are to specialize in sustainable practices and empowering our communities in need. This scholarship awards me the opportunity to not have to worry about financial stability while trying to maximize my experiences in creating a thesis project.”

 

Pacific Mobile is proud to offer students pursuing a career in architecture at Portland State Universitywith scholarships. We created this scholarship program after a long-standing collaborative partnership with Portland State University’s School of Architecture. We teamed up with Portland State University students and Blazer Industries to create the Smart Academic Green Environment (SAGE) classroomprototype after our owner, Garth Haakenson, was introduced to PSU professors in the architecture program, Sergio Palleroni, and Margarette Leite.   
   
Professors Palleroni and Leite shared with Mr. Haakenson that they were committed to designing a healthier environment that would improve the learning experience for students. With many standard relocatable classrooms being designed to minimum code standards, Palleroni and Leite were ready to seek change. It just so happened that their goal aligned with Mr. Haakenson’s, and upon seeing the initial concept of their design, he immediately wanted to get involved in the project and bring it to market.   
   
This partnership gave PSU architecture students a new hands-on opportunity to jump in and solve a real-world problem, as they imagined a new reality for relocatable classroom space. Today, Pacific Mobile has installed over 100 SAGE classrooms throughout Washington and Oregon as a result of that partnership. SAGE combines the latest thinking in healthy learning environments with the best in green building practices. The result is a cost-effective, award-winning, relocatable classroom alternative.    

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03 May

Teach Others What You Know

Ceres, CA - Last Thursday, our Northern Cal branch hosted their 3rd Annual Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Day. The children participated in interactive learning activities, which focused on developing them towards a future where they can participate fully in work, family, and their community. The day was designed to be more than a typical career day and go beyond the average “shadow” an adult work day. They focused on exposing our ‘Pacific Mobile Junior Crew’ to what their Pacific Mobile parent/mentor truly does during the work day, how we live our values daily, and exactly how fun and safe the modular industry can be. The attached video showcases how this annual event is always so much fun, not only for the kids, but for the employees too!

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22 Mar

Pacific Mobile's 8th Annual Charity Golf Tournament

Pacific Mobile Structures has always taken an active role in supporting the communities—our communities—where we do business.  As part of this effort, we are proud to host our 8th annual charity golf tournament. Friday, August 18th we will be hosting the golf tournament benefitting the PAC.  Your support over the years has allowed us to keep rental and program fees as affordable as possible.  We invite you to join us for your chance to win great prizes and support the development of youth in our community.

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