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Two men shaking hands in a crowd of people Carrying the Baton: Mentorship and Representation in Architecture Mentorship is not simply guidance. In architecture—where Black professionals represent less than 2% of licensed architects in Washington state, reflecting national disparities—mentorship is resilience, opportunity, and transformation. The careers of Leon Bridges, Donald King, and Rico Quirindongo show how mentorship can disrupt exclusion, cultivate leadership, and build a more inclusive profession. Read More
Areal view of town in eastern Washington Impact of Rural Migration and Housing on Earthquake Vulnerability A UW study co-authored by Karen T.H. Chen, Urban Design & Planning Assistant Professor, finds that residents with lower incomes or those living in rural areas face higher earthquake risks due to inadequate housing conditions. 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
U district Interstate 5 Ariel view - scan design studio Transforming Highways into Green Spaces Seattle’s vision to reunite neighborhoods split by I-5 is gaining traction, thanks to the 2023 Scan Design Interdisciplinary Studio, Connect!. Their freeway lid proposals between Wallingford and the U District helped secure $1.5 million for further study—paving the way for green spaces, walkable connections, and much-needed affordable housing. Read More
City street reduced to ashes due to LA fires, with firetruck on the corner Rebuilding After Disasters: Lessons for Los Angeles Jeffrey Karl Ochsner, Architecture Professor, shares how past fires in cities like Seattle and Chicago can offer helpful insights for Los Angeles as it rebuilds after recent wildfires. | New York Times Read More
Loch Kelden, a historic 1907 mansion, landmark loss What Lost Landmarks Teach About Urban Preservation Seattle's 1907 Loch Kelden mansion was demolished, highlighting the conflict between development and preservation. Architecture Professor Jeffrey Karl Ochsner explains how legal loopholes contribute to landmark losses. | Seattle Times Read More
Ann Huppert Architecture Professor Receives NEH Fellowship for Research Ann C. Huppert, Associate Professor of Architectural History, has been awarded a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) fellowship to support her ongoing project, The Culture of Construction in Sixteenth-Century Rome. Read More
Boliglaboratorium - Sustainable living apartment complex Gould Gallery Features Nordic-Inspired Solutions for Sustainable Living The College of Built Environments (CBE) announces the opening of Boliglaboratorium: A Danish Housing Lab, now on display at the Gould Gallery. This exhibit explores innovative Nordic-inspired solutions for sustainable living. Read More
photo of speakers at women in carbon screening Women Shaping Green Design Architecture 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