All (282) Alumni & Partners (38)Architecture (91)Climate (36)Construction Management (30)Dean (20)Faculty (78)Honors & Awards (42)In the Media (89)Landscape Architecture (50)News (78)Real Estate (39)Research (56)Students (57)Urban Design & Planning (53) Research (56) College of Built Environments’ unique Inspire Fund aims to foster research momentum in underfunded pursuits college-wide. And it’s working. In January 2021, the College of Built Environments launched its new Inspire Fund to “inspire” CBE research activities that are often underfunded, but for which a relatively small amount of support can be transformative. The fund aims to support research where arts and humanities disciplines are centered, and community partners are engaged in substantive ways. Read More UW Ph.D. students hold symposium on the role of technology in urban environments into the future On May 20th, students hosted the virtual 2022 annual research symposium. The symposium explored the role of technology in our past, present, and future urban environments and how big data, smart cities, and other emerging technologies contribute to a sustainable and equitable world. Read More The Revolt Against Homelessness Gregg Colburn, assistant professor of real estate, provides answers to frequently asked questions about housing and homelessness. | The Atlantic Read More Mayor Harrell’s plan to combat Seattle homeless crisis draws praise Gregg Colburn, assistant professor of real estate discusses his book and the city's plan to end homelessness. | King 5 Read More Why are condos in Seattle so rare and expensive? James Young, director of the Washington Center for Real Estate Research, provides insight into why condominiums in Seattle have become rare and expensive. | KUOW Read More What the humble clover means for the future of life in cities A global study led by Professor Marina Alberti investigating the impact urbanization has had on white clover shows that the plant is adapting to survive alongside us in Puget Sound. | Crosscut Read More Is homelessness a housing problem? Two Seattle experts make their case in new book There’s a big problem when it comes to fixing homelessness: The research-backed solution is not always the one the public agrees with. Gregg Colburn, assistant professor of real estate, is quoted and his new book is discussed. | The Seattle Times Read More Urbanization is driving evolution of plants globally, study finds Humans re-shape the environments where they live, with cities being among the most profoundly transformed environments on Earth. New research now shows that these urban environments are altering the way life evolves. Marina Alberti, professor of urban design and planning, and the Urban Ecology Research Lab's research is highlighted. | UW News Read More The Making of the Mountlake Recreation Pavilion The Mountlake Terrace Recreation Pavilion is an iconic public recreational facility that provides entertainment and activities for people of all ages. Tyler Sprague, associate professor of architecture at the University of Washington, provides insight on how the structure came to be. Read More Search Results Navigation Page 01 02 03 04 05 06 07
