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Dean Yocom with students A New School Year Begins Dean Ken Yocom shares a message of optimism, gratitude, and purpose as the College of Built Environments begins a new academic year. Read More
Three people working together outside. Lehman and others work to retrofit urban shorelines with sweetgrass — a plant with cultural significance for many Indigenous communities — to improve water quality, increase salmon habitat and restore keystone species. Tim Lehman: Seattle’s First Indigenous Planning Strategist Tim Lehman’s path from teen masonry worker to Seattle’s first Indigenous planner began at UW, where a love for design and justice shaped his career. His work now centers Native voices in the built environment through equity-driven urban planning. Read More
Group of construction management students at graduation cheering Hands-On Learning in Construction Management Through industry engagement, cohort learning and applied projects, UW Construction Management students graduate with practical experience and the skills to lead in the field. Read More
Plants and flowers grow by a dry stream bed in Seatac, Washington. New Degree Inspires Climate Hope The College of Built Environments has launched a new undergraduate degree—the Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Design and Sustainability (BA EDS)—to meet growing demand for climate-focused design education. Read More
Group of people posing for a photo Honoring the Runstad Class of 2025 The Runstad Department of Real Estate reflects on the achievements of the Class of 2025—its largest graduating class yet. Read More
In Memoriam: John Edward Mahlum FAIA (1939–2025) Remembering John Mahlum FAIA, a UW alumnus and architect whose legacy includes the restoration of Suzzallo Library and decades of leadership at Mahlum Architects. Read More
view of Gould Court with cardboard figures From Cardboard to Campus Benches: How ARCH 231 Turns Ideas into Built Experiences In ARCH 231: Making and Craft at UW's College of Built Environments, hands-on learning teaches students valuable skills. From cardboard figures to full-scale benches, students explore materials, scale, and fabrication through collaborative, real-world projects. Read More
Bird in bush with green background. CBE Ph.D. Student Wins Sustainability Award Two visionary efforts—bird-safe campus design and Indigenous-led meadow restoration—earned top honors in the 2025 Husky Sustainability Awards. Read More
Black and white photo of the exterior of Architecture Hall Celebrating Faculty Retirements Congratulations to Kimo Griggs, Peter Cohan, Steve Badanes, and Darlene Septelka—four extraordinary educators whose decades of teaching, mentorship, and leadership have left a lasting impact. Read More