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Black and white image of Architecture Hall In memoriam: a tribute to six built environments leaders The College of Built Environments honors the lives, legacies and lasting contributions of six influential members of the CBE community. Read More
Sculpture of W on a backdrop of brightly lit trees Catherine De Almeida to lead Department of Landscape Architecture The College of Built Environments announces the appointment of Catherine De Almeida as Chair of the Department of Landscape Architecture. A nationally recognized scholar and designer, De Almeida will lead the department's teaching, research and community engagement efforts beginning June 16, 2026. Read More
Exterior of DADU with dark wood paneling Architecture faculty explore new housing possibilities through Seattle DADU design A Seattle DADU designed by UW Architecture professor Robert Hutchison for fellow professor Ken Tadashi Oshima demonstrates how compact housing can support evolving lifestyles through thoughtful design inspired by Japanese architecture. Read More
People sitting in rows in Gould Court surrounded by poster boards From ideas to impact: CBE research showcase honors Moudon “From Ideas to Impact,” a combined research showcase and PhD symposium at UW, honored Anne Vernez Moudon’s legacy while highlighting student and faculty research across the built environment. Read More
Sculpture of W on a backdrop of brightly lit trees UW Architecture Professor Kate Simonen selected for inaugural Research Impact Advocates Cohort Professor Kate Simonen has been selected for the University of Washington’s inaugural Research Impact Advocates cohort, a new program that supports faculty in sharing the impact of their research with broader public audiences. Read More
Crane and building in construction Housing Affordability and the Future of Mixed-Use Design As Washington lawmakers debate zoning reforms to lower housing costs, University of Washington architecture chair Rick Mohler offers insight on how cities can balance affordability with vibrant streetscapes. Read More
Exterior of Architecture Hall Rick Mohler Receives 2026 ACSA Distinguished Professor Award University of Washington professor Rick Mohler has been recognized with the 2026 ACSA Distinguished Professor Award for his long-standing commitment to teaching, scholarship and community-engaged architectural practice. Read More
Sketch by Daniel Winterbottom 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