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Students build with timber outside Gould Hall From forest to building: UW launches Center for Timber Innovation On October 15, approximately 40 architects, engineers, construction managers, foresters, timber producers and industry professionals gathered at the University of Washington to discuss the future of timber in the Pacific Northwest. The gathering marked the launch of the University of Washington Center for Timber Innovation in the Built Environment and the inaugural meeting of the Washington Timber Forum, a new network that will convene twice annually to exchange ideas, identify research needs and explore opportunities for collaboration. As the building... Read More
Fall trees on UW campus Welcoming a New Academic Year at CBE Welcome to a new academic year at CBE! A message from Dean Ken Yocom. Read More
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
CBE news highlights: spring 2026 edition Catch up on the latest news, research, events and accomplishments from the UW College of Built Environments in spring 2026. 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
Apartment buildings in Seattle Housing Futures Center (HFC) joins Eviction Data Response Network The Housing Futures Center (HFC) joins the Eviction Data Response Network (EDRN). In the coming years, EDRN will equip these teams with the technical assistance, financial support, and peer-to-peer learning needed to build data infrastructure and turn eviction data into eviction prevention. Read More
A cardboard human figure sculpture appears in the foreground while visitors review student work mounted on exhibition panels in the background. Showcasing research and creativity at the 2026 CBE Mentor Program Spring Celebration The College of Built Environments celebrated the conclusion of the 2025-26 CBE Mentor Program with a spring event in Gould Hall alongside FrameWorks: UNITED, UNBOUND, UNSEEN, an AIAS UW exhibition highlighting student projects, research and creative work from across the academic year. Read More
Garden at Veterans Hospital Therapeutic Gardens: Design for Healing Spaces Explore how therapeutic gardens support healing, mental health and well-being in Therapeutic Gardens: Design for Healing Spaces (2nd Edition), authored by UW faculty Daniel Winterbottom and Amy Wagenfeld. Read More
People wading on the shore of Elliot Bay Marina Alberti, Urban Design & Planning, shares how evolution influences nature-based infrastructure As cities invest in nature-based solutions to address climate challenges, new research from Marina Alberti reveals why understanding evolution is critical to sustaining their benefits over time. Read More