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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, explore this important question. Read More

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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

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. 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

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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

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

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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

Dean Cheng Leaving the College of Built Environments Renée Cheng, John and Rosalind Jacobi Family Endowed Dean, will be leaving UW in early October for a new leadership role at Arizona State University. Read More

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Seattle Construction Goes Robotic Amid a worker shortage, Construction Management alum Garrett Metz leads the way with robotic assistance in Belltown's 31-story apartment project. | KUOW Read More