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U district Interstate 5 Ariel view Transforming Highways into Green Spaces Seattle’s vision to reunite neighborhoods split by I-5 is gaining traction, thanks to the 2023 Scan Design Interdisciplinary Studio, Connect!. Their freeway lid proposals between Wallingford and the U District helped secure $1.5 million for further study—paving the way for green spaces, walkable connections, and much-needed affordable housing. Read More
Block W logo statue from north campus in the autumn sunshine 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
grant winner headshots Professors Collaborate with Tribes on EV Charging Map Tool College of Built Environments Professors Lingzi Wu, Hyun Woo “Chris” Lee, and Dylan Stevenson are collaborating with tribal communities to co-create a scalable, data-driven mapping tool that will support the expansion of electric vehicle charging infrastructure (EVCI) in tribal areas. Read More
Detail of a roof that has many windows The next iteration of carbon research and education Since 2010, CLF has been hosted at the University of Washington under the leadership of Professor Kate Simonen. As its impact and reach matured, we recognized there was benefit to doing work in a structure that differentiated the academic laboratory from the public advocacy and education.The Carbon Leadership Forum is now an independent nonprofit organization. Read More
Houses in a dense neighborhood Preserving affordable housing across the nation: research spotlight on Vince Wang New Runstad Department of Real Estate Assistant Professor Vince Wang is shedding light on the mechanisms of sustainable, affordable housing and opening doors for student researchers. Read More
Interior of Gould Hall Building a more just and beautiful future: CBE’s new faculty cohort makes strides on campus The College of Built Environments at the University of Washington has big dreams. Faculty, staff, and students are tackling issues of social and environmental justice and climate change. They’re seeking out innovations in sustainability, breaking out of disciplinary silos, and forging new collaborations Read More
New York city University of Washington is a core member of newly announced New York Climate Exchange UW will be a core member of a consortium led by Stony Brook University that will build and operate The New York Climate Exchange – a carbon-neutral international hub focused on climate action and adaptation. | UW News Read More
ELiS diagram $2 million award from National Science Foundation will support team to develop 3D printed microorganisms for sustainable construction materials An interdisciplinary research team, including University of Washington Associate Professor of Architecture Gundula Proksch, received $2 million in funding from the National Science Foundation’s Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation (EFRI) program. The funding will be used to combine engineered microorganisms with 3D printing to create materials for sustainable built environments. Read More
People standing in Gould Court looking at boards ‘Something has to change:’ These architecture students are challenging Seattle’s housing norms Architecture 508 Graduate Research Studio students talked about their ideas and solutions to add more housing in Seattle -- a well-timed discussion as Seattle is updating its comprehensive plan. | KUOW Read More