College of Built Environments
Architecture
Construction Management
Landscape Architecture
Real Estate
Urban Design & Planning
We all live in built environments. They are the spaces where we reside, work, gather, and travel. Within the College of Built Environments, students and faculty collaborate to address some of the most critical questions about how humans shape and interact with the natural world.
Built Environments Spotlight
Design Sustainable Environments
Our new Environmental Design and Sustainability degree teaches you how to envision healthy, just, resilient communities that support both people and nature.
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News and Events
Sep 15, 2025Welcome to the College of Built Environments, new students!As you begin this exciting journey, we’ve planned a series of events to help you get acclimated, meet your fellow students, and learn more about your program.Read more 
Sep 4, 2025Tim Lehman: Seattle’s First Indigenous Planning StrategistTim Lehman’s path from teen masonry worker to Seattle’s first Indigenous planner began at UW, where a love for design and justice shaped his career. His work now centers Native voices in the built environment through equity-driven urban planning.Read more Aug 16, 2025Hands-On Learning in Construction ManagementThrough industry engagement, cohort learning and applied projects, UW Construction Management students graduate with practical experience and the skills to lead in the field.Read more
Sep 4, 2025Tim Lehman: Seattle’s First Indigenous Planning StrategistTim Lehman’s path from teen masonry worker to Seattle’s first Indigenous planner began at UW, where a love for design and justice shaped his career. His work now centers Native voices in the built environment through equity-driven urban planning.Read more 
Aug 16, 2025Hands-On Learning in Construction ManagementThrough industry engagement, cohort learning and applied projects, UW Construction Management students graduate with practical experience and the skills to lead in the field.Read more 
Building a Better World
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#2Best Public University in the U.S.U.S. News & World Report
100%Mentorship Placement rate in the College of Built Environments
