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
Buster Simpson: Acts of Conscience
Blending art, activism, and humor, the exhibition invites reflection on democracy, sustainability, and civic engagement. Now on view in Gould Gallery, free and open to the public.
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News and Events
Dec 3, 2025Kate Simonen Elected to the National Academy of ConstructionUniversity of Washington Professor of Architecture Kate Simonen, founder of the Carbon Leadership Forum and leader of the Life Cycle Lab, was elected to the National Academy of Construction for advancing decarbonization.Read more 
Dec 3, 2025Students Connected Design Learning to Global Women Architects at the ARCH 200 ExhibitionThe ARCH 200 end-of-quarter exhibition highlighted student growth in drawing, model-making, and architectural analysis, with case studies featuring women architects whose projects spanned more than 30 global sites.Read more Dec 2, 2025Celebrating Leadership, Innovation, and Impact in Real EstateThe Runstad Leadership Dinner brought together real estate leaders, partners, and innovators from across the region to celebrate collaboration and community impact. Attendees raised $700,000 to advance real estate education and leadership at the University of Washington.Read more
Dec 3, 2025Students Connected Design Learning to Global Women Architects at the ARCH 200 ExhibitionThe ARCH 200 end-of-quarter exhibition highlighted student growth in drawing, model-making, and architectural analysis, with case studies featuring women architects whose projects spanned more than 30 global sites.Read more 
Dec 2, 2025Celebrating Leadership, Innovation, and Impact in Real EstateThe Runstad Leadership Dinner brought together real estate leaders, partners, and innovators from across the region to celebrate collaboration and community impact. Attendees raised $700,000 to advance real estate education and leadership at the University of Washington.Read more 
Building a Better World
#1Public University in the World for InnovationReuters
#2Best Public University in the U.S.U.S. News & World Report
100%Mentorship Placement rate in the College of Built Environments
