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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

Congratulations, Class of 2026!

The College of Built Environments (CBE) proudly celebrated the Class of 2026 with department-specific graduation ceremonies held June 11–13, 2026 in Gould and Architecture Hall.

During our celebrations, we also gave awards to students, staff and faculty who have made significant contributions to the CBE community to honor their impact.

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News and Events

Aug 28, 2026UW Architecture faculty win national prize for climate-resilient housing studioRob Corser and Julie Kriegh received a 2026 ACSA Housing Design Education Prize for MOVING House, a collaborative design-build studio exploring culturally responsive, climate-resilient housing.Read more Houses being constructedAug 5, 2026Bob Frietag, Urban Design & Planning, shares how a changing wildfire season affects local communitiesUW Urban Design & Planning Lecturer Bob Frietag provides insight into how climate change is impacting wildfire season and local communities. | Grist.orgRead more Firefighter fighting wildfireJul 23, 2026UW Green Futures Lab develops floating wetland to support struggling salmon populationsThe UW Green Futures Lab partnered with local organizations to create the first floating wetland in Seattle, which aims to support struggling urban salmon populations | King 5Read more Video icon
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