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
Timber Transformed
A new partnership repurposes fallen campus trees into unique student-made furniture and designs.
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News and Events
Nov 4, 2024Women Shaping Green DesignArchitecture Professor Kate Simonen and Affiliate Associate Professor Susan Jones are featured in the Women of Carbon documentary, which highlights the trailblazing efforts of female professionals in the built environment field who are at the forefront of sustainable design.Read more
Oct 24, 2024Restoring a UW Landmark: The ASUW Shell HouseAssociate Professor Kathryn Rogers Merlino offers insights into the ASUW Shell House restoration, blending history with environmental stewardship. | Arcade NWRead more
Oct 17, 2024Architecture Alumni Redefine Rustic LivingIan Butcher (MArch 1999) and Kailin Gregga (BAAD 2002) of Best Practice Architecture blend modern elegance and rustic heritage in their latest project—a sustainable, weather-resistant cabin in Washington’s Methow Valley. | The New York TimesRead 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
