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
Jan 14, 2025Gould Gallery Features Nordic-Inspired Solutions for Sustainable LivingThe College of Built Environments (CBE) announces the opening of Boliglaboratorium: A Danish Housing Lab, now on display at the Gould Gallery. This exhibit explores innovative Nordic-inspired solutions for sustainable living.Read more 
Dec 9, 2024Celebrating CBE Faculty and Staff AccomplishmentsEach year at the College of Built Environments (CBE), our faculty and staff shine with groundbreaking research, impactful teaching, and inspiring leadership, showcasing their dedication and innovation.Read more Nov 23, 2024Eastside: From Suburb to Thriving Hub"The Bellevue-Redmond corridor showcases a sophisticated and contemporary blend of housing and employment," says Branden Born, Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Urban Design and Planning. | AxiosRead more
Dec 9, 2024Celebrating CBE Faculty and Staff AccomplishmentsEach year at the College of Built Environments (CBE), our faculty and staff shine with groundbreaking research, impactful teaching, and inspiring leadership, showcasing their dedication and innovation.Read more 
Nov 23, 2024Eastside: From Suburb to Thriving Hub"The Bellevue-Redmond corridor showcases a sophisticated and contemporary blend of housing and employment," says Branden Born, Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Urban Design and Planning. | AxiosRead 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
