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Category: People of CBE

People of CBE (18)

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
Sarah Young CM Student Sarah Elena Young Named to 2026 Husky 100 Sarah Young, a UW construction management student, was named to the 2026 Husky 100 for her work in research, industry internships and student leadership. Read More
Davien Graham 2026 Husky 100 Highlight: Davien Khail Graham (MLA / M Arch ’26) Davien Khail Graham has been named to the 2026 Husky 100. A dual master’s student in architecture and landscape architecture, Davien’s work brings together design, ecology and community. As president of NOMAS UW, he led programming that connected students with professionals and helped build a stronger, more inclusive design community. Read More
Group of Husky 100 students Six College of Built Environments students named to 2026 Husky 100 Six students from the University of Washington’s College of Built Environments have been named to the 2026 Husky 100. Recognized for leadership, research and community impact, they represent architecture, planning, construction management and real estate across the college. Read More
Mariam Issoufou standing in front of wooden slats CBE Alumna Mariam Issoufou named 2025 Champion of the Earth by the United Nations Mariam Issoufou Kamara, an alumna of the Department of Architecture, has been named a United Nations Champion of the Earth for her work advancing climate-responsive design rooted in traditional building methods and community resilience. Read More
Steve Badanes at Cultural Kitchen Build Rooted in Community: The Lasting Impact of Steve Badanes Steve Badanes brought a hands-on, community-rooted approach to architectural education at UW. Through the Neighborhood Design Build Studio, he empowered students to build with purpose and serve the public good. Read More
Red Square with city skyline in background Welcoming Evalynn Fae Taganna Romano as the New CBE Mental Health Counselor The College of Built Environments welcomes Mental Health Counselor Evalynn Fae Taganna Romano. Learn about her background, student support services, and how to schedule an appointment. Read More
Fall trees on UW campus Jade Orr Joins CBE Faculty The College of Built Environments welcomes Assistant Professor Jade Orr to the Department of Landscape Architecture. Her research explores how design, planning, and policy shape public space and democracy. 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