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students showing husky spirit Welcome to the College of Built Environments, new students! As you begin this exciting journey, we’ve planned a series of events to help you get acclimated, meet your fellow students, and learn more about your program. Read More
Group of construction management students at graduation cheering Hands-On Learning in Construction Management Through industry engagement, cohort learning and applied projects, UW Construction Management students graduate with practical experience and the skills to lead in the field. Read More
Exterior of a historic building in Pioneer Square. Many of these will require seismic retrofits. Seattle Weighs Costly Seismic Retrofits for Historic Brick Buildings Seattle weighs mandatory seismic retrofits for 1,100 historic brick buildings, balancing earthquake safety with preserving heritage and keeping housing affordable. Read More
Plants and flowers grow by a dry stream bed in Seatac, Washington. New Degree Inspires Climate Hope The College of Built Environments has launched a new undergraduate degree—the Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Design and Sustainability (BA EDS)—to meet growing demand for climate-focused design education. Read More
looking up at a circle structure Healing Through Design Unveiled at the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale, Professor Daniel Winterbottom’s Negotiating the Boundaries of Legitimacy invites visitors to confront exclusion and rediscover connection through movement, material, and memory. Read More
Red Square with city skyline in background Master of Urban Planning Program Prepares Leaders for Tomorrow Students in the UW Master of Urban Planning (MUP) program share how it has helped shaped their future as urban planners. Read More
Group of people posing for a photo Honoring the Runstad Class of 2025 The Runstad Department of Real Estate reflects on the achievements of the Class of 2025—its largest graduating class yet. Read More
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
In Memoriam: John Edward Mahlum FAIA (1939–2025) Remembering John Mahlum FAIA, a UW alumnus and architect whose legacy includes the restoration of Suzzallo Library and decades of leadership at Mahlum Architects. Read More