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Feb 24, 2026CEP Alumna Julia Jannon-Shields Awarded OMA&D Spark AwardCBE alumna Julia Jannon-Shields, ’21, receives the 2026 OMA&D Spark Award for advancing racial and social equity through community planning, policy and regional leadership.Read more Jannon-Shields speaking in front of a crowdFeb 20, 2026Innovative Collaboration Creates Living MaterialsThe most urgent challenges facing the built environment do not belong to a single discipline. At the College of Built Environments, cross-college collaboration is unlocking engineering living materials that could reshape how our buildings and infrastructure interact with the world around them.Read more Prototype of algae buildingFeb 5, 2026Housing Affordability and the Future of Mixed-Use DesignAs Washington lawmakers debate zoning reforms to lower housing costs, University of Washington architecture chair Rick Mohler offers insight on how cities can balance affordability with vibrant streetscapes.Read more Crane and building in constructionJan 30, 2026Rick Mohler Receives 2026 ACSA Distinguished Professor AwardUniversity of Washington professor Rick Mohler has been recognized with the 2026 ACSA Distinguished Professor Award for his long-standing commitment to teaching, scholarship and community-engaged architectural practice.Read more Exterior of Architecture Hall
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