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Houses being constructed UW Architecture faculty win national prize for climate-resilient housing studio Rob 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
Firefighter fighting wildfire Bob Frietag, Urban Design & Planning, shares how a changing wildfire season affects local communities UW Urban Design & Planning Lecturer and recent Director of the Institute of Hazards Mitigation Research and Planning Bob Frietag provides insight into how climate change is impacting wildfire season and local communities. | Grist.org Read More
Podcast symbol UW Architecture Professor Vikram Prakash discusses new book “Death of a Modernist” | Podcast In a recent podcast, Vikram Prakash shares details about his new book, "Death of a Modernist", which covers the life of his father and urban architect Aditya Prakash. | KUOW Read More
Black and white image of Architecture Hall In memoriam: a tribute to six built environments leaders The College of Built Environments honors the lives, legacies and lasting contributions of six influential members of the CBE community. Read More
CBE news highlights: spring 2026 edition Catch up on the latest news, research, events and accomplishments from the UW College of Built Environments in spring 2026. Read More
Dean Ken Yocom addressing graduates Congratulations, Class of 2026! The College of Built Environments proudly celebrated the Class of 2026 during commencement ceremonies held June 11–13 in Gould Court and Architecture Hall. Read More
Sculpture of W on a backdrop of brightly lit trees Catherine De Almeida to lead Department of Landscape Architecture The College of Built Environments announces the appointment of Catherine De Almeida as Chair of the Department of Landscape Architecture. A nationally recognized scholar and designer, De Almeida will lead the department's teaching, research and community engagement efforts beginning June 16, 2026. Read More
Apartment buildings in Seattle Housing Futures Center (HFC) joins Eviction Data Response Network The Housing Futures Center (HFC) joins the Eviction Data Response Network (EDRN). In the coming years, EDRN will equip these teams with the technical assistance, financial support, and peer-to-peer learning needed to build data infrastructure and turn eviction data into eviction prevention. Read More
A cardboard human figure sculpture appears in the foreground while visitors review student work mounted on exhibition panels in the background. Showcasing research and creativity at the 2026 CBE Mentor Program Spring Celebration The College of Built Environments celebrated the conclusion of the 2025-26 CBE Mentor Program with a spring event in Gould Hall alongside FrameWorks: UNITED, UNBOUND, UNSEEN, an AIAS UW exhibition highlighting student projects, research and creative work from across the academic year. Read More