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Sketch by Daniel Winterbottom Daniel Winterbottom on How Landscape Design Supports Rest and Attention Professor Daniel Winterbottom explores how thoughtfully designed landscapes support rest and cognitive recovery through “soft fascination,” reframing leisure as essential to wellbeing rather than wasted time. 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
Man doing construction Kate Simonen Elected to the National Academy of Construction University of Washington Professor of Architecture Kate Simonen, founder of the Carbon Leadership Forum and leader of the Life Cycle Lab, was elected to the National Academy of Construction for advancing decarbonization. Read More
Close-up of geometric cubes Students Connected Design Learning to Global Women Architects at the ARCH 200 Exhibition The ARCH 200 end-of-quarter exhibition highlighted student growth in drawing, model-making, and architectural analysis, with case studies featuring women architects whose projects spanned more than 30 global sites. Read More
Runstad Leadership dinner ballroom Celebrating Leadership, Innovation, and Impact in Real Estate The Runstad Leadership Dinner brought together real estate leaders, partners, and innovators from across the region to celebrate collaboration and community impact. Attendees raised $700,000 to advance real estate education and leadership at the University of Washington. Read More
NOMAS students on stairs NOMAS Named National Chapter of the Year The University of Washington’s NOMAS chapter has been recognized as the 2025 Chapter of the Year, a national honor celebrating student leadership and advocacy in architecture. This award highlights the group’s commitment to advancing equity, inclusion, and community engagement within the design professions. Read More
Edwin Bai UW Student Researches Libertarian Tech Zones Through an Urban Planning Lens UW undergraduate Edwin Bai, a geography major with a minor in urban design and planning, examines libertarian tech zones around the world and their impacts on housing, governance, and displacement. Read More
Renton High School Reviving Buildings, Inspiring Change The UW Integrated Design Lab, housed in the Department of Architecture, highlights in its 2025 Annual Report how existing buildings can be reimagined to better serve people, communities, and the planet. Read More