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An overhead shot of people watching a presentation at the architecture camp Crafting a path: Architecture youth programs During the summer, the University of Washington’s Continuum College Youth & Teen Programs gave high school students a glimpse into college through their architecture camp. Read More
Interior of Gould Hall Building a more just and beautiful future: CBE’s new faculty cohort makes strides on campus The College of Built Environments at the University of Washington has big dreams. Faculty, staff, and students are tackling issues of social and environmental justice and climate change. They’re seeking out innovations in sustainability, breaking out of disciplinary silos, and forging new collaborations Read More
Students work with wood in the fabrication lab Beyond Seating: Benches Build Community Students began with individual projects using reclaimed materials like cardboard and sticks to learn about scale and structure. They then collaborated on a bench project, requiring planning, sketching, trial and error, and utilizing the Fabrication Lab for cutting and assembly. Read More
Douglas Kelbaugh photo In Memoriam: Douglas Kelbaugh It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Douglas Stewart Kelbaugh on February 18, 2023, at the age of 78. Read More
Students sitting at rows of tables in a classroom CBE hosts Project Pipeline, architecture camp for underrepresented youth The College of Built Environments was happy to host NOMA’s Project Pipeline in Gould Hall. Throughout the week, 45 volunteers were there to help the kids learn and 12 youths participated this year, a number they hope continues to grow. They were able to take a tour of the college and campus, and hear from Dean Cheng and CBE professors. Read More
Rick Mohler awarded AIA Seattle Gold Medal Rick Mohler awarded the AIA Seattle Gold Medal for Lifetime Achievement College of Built Environments Associate Professor of Architecture, Rick Mohler, has been awarded the AIA Seattle Gold Medal, the highest award that AIA Seattle can bestow on one of its members. It recognizes distinguished lifetime achievement in architecture, including design and professional practice and service to the profession, the community, education and the arts. Read More
Exterior of Gould Hall Benjamin F. McAdoo’s lasting legacy as an architect and activist Associate Professor Tyler Sprague and senior architecture student Sierra Miles discuss the Benjamin McAdoo Research Collective, which seeks to share and cultivate appreciation for the work of Benjamin F. McAdoo, the first registered Black architect in Washington. | Seattle Times Read More
Building the Future This spring, Harris and Oshima were named Fellows of the Society of Architectural Historians (SAH). This honor is given to those who have distinguished themselves by a lifetime of significant contributions to the field. Their contributions may include scholarship, service, teaching, and stewardship of the built environment. Read More
Marty Brennan Alumni Spotlight: Marty Brennan We talked with ZGF Sustainability Lead and UW alumni Marty Brennan to discuss his pathway into architecture and the innovative work emerging from the Applied Research Consortium. Read More