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Oct 26, 2026MOVING house Studio: movable housing for climate resilienceThe 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 PNW CoastlineOct 19, 2026From forest to building: UW launches Center for Timber InnovationThe 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 Students build with timber outside Gould HallOct 19, 2026Welcoming a New Academic Year at CBEWelcome to a new academic year at CBE! A message from Dean Ken Yocom.Read more Fall trees on UW campus

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Oct 26, 2026MOVING house Studio: movable housing for climate resilienceThe 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 Aug 28, 2026UW Architecture faculty win national prize for climate-resilient housing studioRob 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 Jun 15, 2026Congratulations, 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

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