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Addressing America’s Housing Crisis What does it really mean for housing to be affordable? In Affordable Housing in the United States, authors Gregg Colburn and Rebecca Walter, Associate Professors in the Runstad Department of Real Estate at the College of Built Environments, … Read More

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Gas Works Park: From Industry to Renewal A former industrial site in Seattle has been reimagined as a vibrant public space. “When we sweep aside the history of a place, we lose the magic and significance of that place” says Branden Born, Chair of Urban Design & … Read More

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Impact of Rural Migration and Housing on Earthquake Vulnerability A UW study co-authored by Karen T.H. Chen, Urban Design & Planning Assistant Professor, finds that residents with lower incomes or those living in rural areas face higher earthquake risks due to inadequate housing conditions. The research underscores the need … Read More

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Alumni & Faculty Named to Forbes’ Top 200 Architects Twelve alumni and faculty from the Architecture Department have been named to Forbes’ inaugural list of America’s Top 200 Residential Architects, celebrating the exceptional talent and influence of our community in residential design. The recognized alumni and faculty are:… Read More

Loch Kelden, a historic 1907 mansion, landmark loss

What Lost Landmarks Teach About Urban Preservation Seattle’s 1907 Loch Kelden mansion was demolished, highlighting the conflict between development and preservation. Architecture Professor Jeffrey Karl Ochsner explains how legal loopholes contribute to landmark losses. | Seattle Times … Read More

Ann Huppert

Architecture Professor Receives NEH Fellowship for Research Ann C. Huppert, Associate Professor of Architectural History, has been awarded a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) fellowship to support her ongoing project, The Culture of Construction in Sixteenth-Century Rome. Professor Huppert’s research explores the collaborative nature of … Read More

Shannon Affholter and Rebecca Walter

New Leadership Appointed for Runstad Department of Real Estate The College of Built Environments (CBE) is pleased to announce the appointments of Assistant Teaching Professor Shannon Affholter and Associate Professor Rebecca Walter as Co-Chairs for the Runstad Department of Real Estate. Together, Professors Affholter and Walter will lead the … Read More

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Celebrating CBE Faculty and Staff Accomplishments At the College of Built Environments (CBE), each year highlights remarkable achievements that showcase the talent, dedication, and innovation of our faculty and staff. From groundbreaking research and impactful teaching to inspiring leadership and unwavering student support, the CBE community … Read More

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Eastside: From Suburb to Thriving Hub “The Bellevue-Redmond corridor showcases a sophisticated and contemporary blend of housing and employment,” says Branden Born, Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Urban Design and Planning. | Axios… Read More