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NOMAS students on stairs NOMAS Named National Chapter of the Year The University of Washington’s NOMAS chapter has been recognized as the 2025 Chapter of the Year, a national honor celebrating student leadership and advocacy in architecture. This award highlights the group’s commitment to advancing equity, inclusion, and community engagement within the design professions. Read More
Red Square with city skyline in background Welcoming Evalynn Fae Taganna Romano as the New CBE Mental Health Counselor The College of Built Environments welcomes Mental Health Counselor Evalynn Fae Taganna Romano. Learn about her background, student support services, and how to schedule an appointment. Read More
Seattle at sunset Centering Community and Carbon Neutrality in Land Use Decisions new guide, Embodying Justice in the Built Environment, offers cities practical tools to align land use decisions with climate and equity goals. Co-authored by Assistant Professor Dylan Stevenson, it highlights how acknowledging history and community values leads to more just and effective transitions. Read More
Renton High School Reviving Buildings, Inspiring Change The UW Integrated Design Lab, housed in the Department of Architecture, highlights in its 2025 Annual Report how existing buildings can be reimagined to better serve people, communities, and the planet. Read More
W in front of fountain CBE Alumnus Appointed Regent Dow Constantine (MUP ’92, JD ’89, BA ’85) joins the UW Board of Regents, bringing his experience in planning, policy, and community leadership to help guide the University’s future. Read More
Magnification of algae cells When Buildings Begin to Breathe What if buildings could grow, adapt, and repair themselves just like living organisms? Students at the College of Built Environments are exploring exactly that. Read More
computer screens with data Reimagining Infrastructure Through Data CBE Alum Alireza Borhani has been named to Autodesk’s 40 Under 40: Champions of Construction for 2025. His work leading digital transformation at the Massachusetts Port Authority is improving how large infrastructure projects are designed, built, and managed. Read More
Colorful bird perched in the trees Making Birding Accessible: Monique McClure’s Perspective CBE Grant Manager Monique McClure brings an accessibility lens to birding, highlighting how the built environment shapes who gets to participate. Read More
Aerial view of empty lot near the Othello Commons Student Research: Tactical Shade for Seattle’s Urban Heat Seattle’s hottest neighborhoods are often its most underserved. In her dual-degree thesis, Clelie Fielding (MLA/MUP ’24) explores how temporary, low-cost shade installations can reduce extreme urban heat while advancing climate equity and community resilience. Read More