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Interior of Gould Hall CBE welcomes new cohort of faculty We are excited to announce the first wave of CBE’s new faculty cohort! Each brings new strengths and perspectives and as a group, they have the potential to be an effective team who, together with the excellent faculty already at CBE, will accelerate the positive impact of our teaching, research, and engagement. Read More
A black and white photo of Darlene sitting at a drafting table Women in Construction: Darlene Septelka In honor of Women’s History Month, we asked Teaching Assistant Professor, Darlene Septelka, to share her experience as a woman with 50 years of experience in the construction field. Read More
Seattle light rail station The need for more equitable fare enforcement Master of Urban Planning Graduate, Isis Moon Gamble, dove into equity and access within the King County transit system in her thesis research, and we sat down with her to learn more. Read More
Black History Month Honoring Black History Month – A Message from the CBE Diversity Council The CBE Diversity Council, made up of Faculty, Staff, and Students, recently shared a message in honor of Black History Month that celebrates the contributions of a few Black scholars and built environment professionals. We invite you to take the time to honor Black History Month and participate in the observance in some way! Read the message below and see a selection of resources shared to help you in your learning about justice, equity, and inclusion. Dear CBE Community, As... Read More
Year in Review 2021 with College of Built Environments logo on a photo of Gould Hall with a purple overlay College of Built Environments Year in Review In spite of the many challenges we faced, it was a year of many accomplishments for the College of Built Environments (CBE), below are some highlights of the many events and achievements to celebrate from 2021. Read More
Honor Awards, celebrating the projects and people of our design community 2021 AIA Seattle Honor Awards On Monday, November 8, AIA Seattle hosted the 71st annual Honor Awards for Washington Architecture to celebrate excellence in design. The Honor Awards is a nationally recognized program that provides an important opportunity for the design community to share and celebrate its achievements, both among practitioners and with the community-at-large. Read More
Side of Life Sciences Building with sun shining on it Life Sciences Building COTE Top Ten Award The Holy Grail for Sustainability: Engaging students in the design of University of Washington’s Life Sciences Building Read More
Arthur Acolin From Crisis to Community: Homeownership Access with Assistant Professor Arthur Acolin College is a time of exploration and discovery for all students. It is a time that often shapes how we view the world. Going through this transition during a moment of turbulence in the world can shape that experience significantly, which is exactly what happened for Assistant Professor of Real Estate, Arthur Acolin. As an undergraduate, international student in the US in 2008, the housing bubble and subsequent recession shaped Acolin’s future as a researcher and professor. Read More
UDP Professionals Council Autumn Quarter Lecture Presents: Gil Kelley Gil Kelley, general manager of Planning, Urban Design, and Sustainability for the City of Vancouver, British Columbia, shares insights into how he uses a forward-thinking approach to address challenging planning issues, including equity, climate change, and civic engagement. Read More