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CBE News
From the Dean
A letter to my Asian women students looking for answers.
Biochar: Coral Reef of the Soil
May 23, 2022
Justin Roberts, MLA '22, describes his journey abroad exploring the powerful potential of using biochar in landscape design.
Announcing the Chair of the Runstad Department of Real Estate
May 12, 2022
I am excited to share that Steven Bourassa will take on the role of Chair of the Runstad Department of Real Estate. For the past 7 years, he has been Chair of the Department of Urban Design and Planning at Florida Atlantic University, starting August 8, 2022, he will join our college as department Chair…
Beloved Communities: College of Built Environments students help historically Black churches survive gentrification
May 5, 2022
UW CBE students and faculty collaborated with the Nehemiah Initiative to help institutions in historically Black communities like churches and the people they serve survive rapid socioeconomic change. | UW Magazine
Why are condos in Seattle so rare and expensive?
May 2, 2022
James Young, director of the Washington Center for Real Estate Research, provides insight into why condominiums in Seattle have become rare and expensive. | KUOW
Two CBE students named to 2022 Husky 100
April 27, 2022
The University of Washington recognized two students from the College of Built Environments for the 2022 Husky 100. Congratulations to Talia Kertsman and Andrew Hengstler! Talia Kertsman, Community, Environment, and Planning major "I came to the UW seeking a depth of understanding around questions keeping me up at night – questions about the future…
Mariam Kamara Could Profoundly Change Design Pedagogy Everywhere
April 27, 2022
Mariam Kamara, UW Department of Architecture alumna and Niger-based architect, discusses her revolutionary approaches to architecture pedagogy and design. | Metropolis
CBE welcomes new cohort of faculty
April 13, 2022
We are excited to announce the first wave of CBE’s new faculty cohort! Each brings new strengths and perspectives and as a group, they have the potential to be an effective team who, together with the excellent faculty already at CBE, will accelerate the positive impact of our teaching, research, and engagement.
Disaster Management Cooperation in South Asia
April 9, 2022
Assistant Professor in the University of Washington’s Department of Urban Design and Planning Himanshu Grover argues that given the inherent challenges in regional cooperation in South Asia, it is worth exploring what an effective regional disaster response and risk reduction network architecture looks like. | NBR
What the humble clover means for the future of life in cities
April 7, 2022
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
UW announces John and Rosalind Jacobi Family Endowed Deanship in the College of Built Environments
March 29, 2022
The University of Washington today announced the establishment of the John and Rosalind Jacobi Family Endowed Deanship in the College of Built Environments, strengthening the school’s vision of a more just and beautiful world for all. | UW News