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Duwamish River CBE Faculty Lead Decarbonization Effort Their latest project uses AI and digital twin technology to promote healthier, more equitable communities—starting in Seattle’s Duwamish Valley. Read More
Rendering of an intersection with lots of trees and other greenery Green Futures at the Gould Gallery “The Green Futures Lab is about empowering students to not only think critically about how our cities can evolve to be more sustainable and inclusive, but to put their ideas into practice,” says Nancy Rottle, founder of the Green Futures Lab and Landscape Architecture Professor Emeritus. 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
Boliglaboratorium - Sustainable living apartment complex 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
Headshot of Carrie Dossick and the Building Innovation podcast logo Unlocking the Future of Building Information Modeling Dr. Carrie Sturts Dossick, P.E., Associate Dean for Research at the College of Built Environments, joins Dr. Fortune as they reveal a game-changing Project BIM Requirements module that streamlines industry standards and sets the stage for innovation. | YouTube Read More
grant winner headshots Professors Collaborate with Tribes on EV Charging Map Tool College of Built Environments Professors Lingzi Wu, Hyun Woo “Chris” Lee, and Dylan Stevenson are collaborating with tribal communities to co-create a scalable, data-driven mapping tool that will support the expansion of electric vehicle charging infrastructure (EVCI) in tribal areas. Read More
Detail of a roof that has many windows The next iteration of carbon research and education Since 2010, CLF has been hosted at the University of Washington under the leadership of Professor Kate Simonen. As its impact and reach matured, we recognized there was benefit to doing work in a structure that differentiated the academic laboratory from the public advocacy and education.The Carbon Leadership Forum is now an independent nonprofit organization. Read More