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Alumni & Industry (27)

: Drone shot of the top of a skyscraper in a city. Celebrating Judy Runstad’s Impact on Seattle "Judy Runstad's influence in shaping Seattle and supporting others sets a remarkable standard for all of us. Being named the 2025 First Citizen underscores her enduring contributions to both our community and the Runstad Department of Real Estate," said Shannon Affholter, Co-Chair, Runstad Department of Real Estate. | Seattle First Citizen Read More
student walking in front of building on UW campus Alumni & Faculty Named to Forbes’ Top 200 Architects Twelve alumni and faculty from the Architecture Department have been named to Forbes' inaugural list of America's Top 200 Residential Architects, celebrating the exceptional talent and influence of our community in residential design. Read More
small cabin in the methow valley Architecture Alumni Redefine Rustic Living Ian Butcher (MArch 1999) and Kailin Gregga (BAAD 2002) of Best Practice Architecture blend modern elegance and rustic heritage in their latest project—a sustainable, weather-resistant cabin in Washington’s Methow Valley. | The New York Times Read More
Seattle city skyline CEP professional community Celebrate, Connect, and Honor the Best in Urban Design & Planning Join us for a night of celebration and community. Connect with fellow professionals and honor leaders whose contributions have shaped the department and made a lasting impact. | Urban Design & Planning Read More
Ken Yocom with purple background Ken Yocom Appointed Interim Dean of the College of Built Environments Ken Yocom, Professor and Chair of the Department of Landscape Architecture, has agreed to serve as interim dean of the College of Built Environments, effective October 12, 2024. Read More
Sensory Garden entrance and sign Students Design Sensory Garden Landscape Architecture students, led by Professor Daniel Winterbottom, created the Quint Family Sensory Garden, offering a space to rest, engage the senses, stimulate memory, and reduce stress. | Landscape Architecture Read More
student work rendering public space Students Reimagine Urban Parking Lots as Public Spaces In Winter 2024, students led by Catherine De Almeida and Vincent Javet reimagined parking lots in Pioneer Square and Capitol Hill as public spaces. The projects focused on material reuse, depaving, and fostering community-driven urban transformation. | Landscape Architecture Read More
Black and white photo of L. Jane Hastings In Memoriam: L. Jane Hastings In her long career as an architect, Jane Hastings was involved in the design of more than 500 projects. Equally important were her many contributions to the architectural profession, to education, and to the city and region. She is loved and remembered by an extraordinary number of friends and colleagues. Read More
A room filled with mentors and mentees conversing Mentor Spotlight: Connecting Classroom to Career In 2023, Bernadette Labuguen, a CBE Master of Architecture student, participated in the mentorship program and was paired with Keith Hayes, Principal Architect at BRS Architecture in Denver. Hayes, a 1990 UW graduate. Read More