Architects in Spokane and across the country have some mixed feelings about the use of artificial intelligence tools in their craft, according to some industry experts here.

Steady demand at Press Architecture LLC has prompted the Spokane-based architecture and planning company to relocate to a larger 1,100-square-foot office at 522 W. First, in downtown Spokane, to accommodate a growing staff.

When a building is torn down in Spokane County, permit fees collected from the demolition are redirected to a fund that helps preserve the facades of historic structures that still remain.