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Landscape Architecture (39)

Rendering of an intersection with lots of trees and other greenery Green Futures at the Gould Gallery “The Green Futures Lab is about empowering students to not only think critically about how our cities can evolve to be more sustainable and inclusive, but to put their ideas into practice,” says Nancy Rottle, founder of the Green Futures Lab and Landscape Architecture Professor Emeritus. Read More
Person sawing a plank of wood From Felled Trees to Furniture: UW Students Design Sustainably The UW Salvage Wood Program and CBE provide students with low-cost, sustainable wood from campus trees to support hands-on learning in design studios. | UW Magazine Read More
U district Interstate 5 Ariel view - scan design studio Transforming Highways into Green Spaces Seattle’s vision to reunite neighborhoods split by I-5 is gaining traction, thanks to the 2023 Scan Design Interdisciplinary Studio, Connect!. Their freeway lid proposals between Wallingford and the U District helped secure $1.5 million for further study—paving the way for green spaces, walkable connections, and much-needed affordable housing. Read More
Boliglaboratorium - Sustainable living apartment complex Gould Gallery Features Nordic-Inspired Solutions for Sustainable Living The College of Built Environments (CBE) announces the opening of Boliglaboratorium: A Danish Housing Lab, now on display at the Gould Gallery. This exhibit explores innovative Nordic-inspired solutions for sustainable living. Read More
Julie Parrett Julie Parrett Named Interim Chair of the Department of Landscape Architecture The College of Built Environments (CBE) is pleased to announce Julie Parrett, Associate Teaching Professor, as the Interim Chair for the Department of Landscape Architecture, effective October 14, 2024. Read More
A person teaching a young person how to drilling a screw into two pieces of wood Pollinator Village Built by Future Designers The College of Built Environments (CBE) partnered with Sawhorse Revolution, a Seattle nonprofit, to host a transformative three-week program on campus. Read More
Block W logo statue from north campus in the autumn sunshine Welcome New Faculty, Faculty Promotions, and Visiting Scholars Join us in welcoming the newest members of our community and celebrating the achievements of our faculty. Read More
Ken Yocom with purple background Ken Yocom Appointed Interim Dean of the College of Built Environments Ken Yocom, Professor and Chair of the Department of Landscape Architecture, has agreed to serve as interim dean of the College of Built Environments, effective October 12, 2024. Read More
Sensory Garden entrance and sign Students Design Sensory Garden Landscape Architecture students, led by Professor Daniel Winterbottom, created the Quint Family Sensory Garden, offering a space to rest, engage the senses, stimulate memory, and reduce stress. | Landscape Architecture Read More