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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

Ken Yocom Named Dean

He brings a student-centered vision and a deep commitment to addressing housing, climate, infrastructure, and equity through collaboration and practice.
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Ken Yocom and Polly Olsen stand together in Burke Meadow during a cultural burn, surrounded by smoke and open grassland.

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

Aerial of Seattle and the University of Washington campus