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 21, 2024A Leader Shaped by Curiosity and CommunityGuiding the College of Built Environments (CBE) through transition, the Interim Dean exemplifies resilience, curiosity, and a deep commitment to fostering community and lifelong learning.Read more 
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
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 
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
