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PNW Coastline MOVING house Studio: movable housing for climate resilience The MOVING house Studio and Research Seminar is a proposed, award-winning, two-course sequence where UW students, Coast Salish Tribal members, researchers and industry partners will work together to develop and test new models for structures that are movable, self-determined, replicable and climate-resilient and can be adapted by other communities for various challenges and purposes. Read More
Students build with timber outside Gould Hall From forest to building: UW launches Center for Timber Innovation The University of Washington has launched the Center for Timber Innovation in the Built Environment, bringing together researchers, students and industry partners to explore how timber innovation can support lower-carbon buildings, healthier forests and stronger regional economies. 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
Houses being constructed UW Architecture faculty win national prize for climate-resilient housing studio Rob Corser and Julie Kriegh received a 2026 ACSA Housing Design Education Prize for MOVING House, a collaborative design-build studio exploring culturally responsive, climate-resilient housing. 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
Dean Ken Yocom addressing graduates Congratulations, Class of 2026! The College of Built Environments proudly celebrated the Class of 2026 during commencement ceremonies held June 11–13 in Gould Court and Architecture Hall. 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