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Brightly lit room with rocks on the ground and posters on the wall. Colorful light is coming through the windows Designing, Crafting and Building Community: 30 Years of Design/Build in Landscape Architecture UW Landscape Architecture exhibition highlighted 30 years of design / build learning, community partnerships, and student work on view at Gould Gallery. Read More
Student smiling behind block W on Admitted Student Preview Day Built environments events spotlight: spring 2026 edition Discover what’s happening this Spring at the UW College of Built Environments. Explore upcoming events, lectures and exhibitions and register to connect with the CBE community. Read More
Mariam Issoufou standing in front of wooden slats CBE Alumna Mariam Issoufou named 2025 Champion of the Earth by the United Nations Mariam Issoufou Kamara, an alumna of the Department of Architecture, has been named a United Nations Champion of the Earth for her work advancing climate-responsive design rooted in traditional building methods and community resilience. Read More
Sculpture of W on a backdrop of brightly lit trees UW Architecture Professor Kate Simonen selected for inaugural Research Impact Advocates Cohort Professor Kate Simonen has been selected for the University of Washington’s inaugural Research Impact Advocates cohort, a new program that supports faculty in sharing the impact of their research with broader public audiences. Read More
Prototype of algae building Innovative Collaboration Creates Living Materials The most urgent challenges facing the built environment do not belong to a single discipline. At the College of Built Environments, cross-college collaboration is unlocking engineering living materials that could reshape how our buildings and infrastructure interact with the world around them. Read More
Crane and building in construction Housing Affordability and the Future of Mixed-Use Design As Washington lawmakers debate zoning reforms to lower housing costs, University of Washington architecture chair Rick Mohler offers insight on how cities can balance affordability with vibrant streetscapes. Read More
Exterior of Architecture Hall Rick Mohler Receives 2026 ACSA Distinguished Professor Award University of Washington professor Rick Mohler has been recognized with the 2026 ACSA Distinguished Professor Award for his long-standing commitment to teaching, scholarship and community-engaged architectural practice. Read More
Group of people waving Food Waste to Fuel: The Biodigester Project in South Park A University of Washington–led, EarthLab-funded study explores how food waste could support climate justice, clean energy, and community resilience through a proposed biodigester in South Park. Read More
Steve Badanes at Cultural Kitchen Build Rooted in Community: The Lasting Impact of Steve Badanes Steve Badanes brought a hands-on, community-rooted approach to architectural education at UW. Through the Neighborhood Design Build Studio, he empowered students to build with purpose and serve the public good. Read More