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.

News and Events
May 15, 2025CBE Mentorship Program Wraps a Record-Breaking YearThe 2024–25 CBE Mentorship Program saw record participation, pairing 352 students with industry professionals to support their transition from college to career through personalized guidance and professional development.Read more
May 8, 2025Two UW Students Nominated as 2025 LAF Olmsted ScholarsCongratulations to Sarah Chu (MLA ’25) and Hadley Masiel (BLA ’25) on being named 2025 LAF Olmsted Scholars!Read more
May 7, 2025Orcas Island Home Embraces the WildUW Architecture Professor Vikram Prakash and his wife Leah Martin Orcas Island home is showcased among two other residences in the area that are designed to embrace nature. | The Seattle TimesRead 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
