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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’s historic unreinforced masonry buildings — valued for their architecture and cultural heritage — face an uncertain future as the city considers requiring seismic retrofits. More than 1,100 brick and stone structures, concentrated in neighborhoods like Pioneer Square and the … Read More
looking up at a circle structure Healing Through Design Unveiled at the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale, Negotiating the Boundaries of Legitimacy: A Healing Journey is a powerful installation by Daniel Winterbottom, Professor of Landscape Architecture at the College of Built Environments (CBE), created in in collaboration with … Read More
Red Square with city skyline in background Master of Urban Planning Program Prepares Leaders for Tomorrow At the University of Washington, students in the Master of Urban Planning (MUP) program come from a wide range of backgrounds but share a common goal: to help shape more livable, equitable communities. Their experiences in the program reflect the … Read More
Group of people posing for a photo Honoring the Runstad Class of 2025 With graduation behind us, the Runstad Department of Real Estate takes a moment to reflect on the extraordinary accomplishments of the Class of 2025—students who have left a lasting mark on our community and the future of the built environment.… Read More
Duwamish River CBE Faculty Lead Decarbonization Effort In a powerful example of how design can drive environmental and social change, Architecture Professors Narjes Abbasabadi and Christopher Meek of the College of Built Environments (CBE) have received a Tier 3 pilot research grant from the Population Health Initiative … Read More
In Memoriam: John Edward Mahlum FAIA (1939–2025) The College of Built Environments mourns the passing of John Edward Mahlum FAIA, a respected architect, mentor and University of Washington alumnus who died on March 20, 2025, at the age of 85. John was a second-generation architect whose … Read More
CBE Staff pose together during graduation ceremony CBE Summer Picks & Plans Summer at CBE is a time to pause, recharge, and reconnect—with ourselves, each other, and the world around us. We asked faculty and staff to share what’s bringing them joy this season, from new hobbies and travel plans to books … Read More
Tyler Sprague showing model in final review of Onouye Studio Tyler Sprague on Bridging Architecture, Engineering and History JSTOR Daily recently interviewed Tyler S. Sprague, associate professor and graduate program coordinator in the Department of Architecture at the University of Washington. Trained in both architecture and structural engineering, Sprague studies how these disciplines meet in late 20th- … Read More
Students building wooden structure in front of Gould Hall Where Design Meets Structure Wood is one of the oldest materials in architecture—but today, it’s also among the most innovative. At the College of Built Environments Barry Onouye Endowed Studio, students are not just studying timber—they’re shaping its future. Through a unique collaboration with … Read More