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Two students in front of a concrete mixer turned and smiling at the camera Mix Masters: Students Shaping Concrete’s Future Nestled in a former airplane hangar in the sprawling former Navy base at Magnuson Park, construction and engineering students stress-test recipes for concrete—one of the world’s most used substances. Read More
A King County Metro battery-electric bus being charged at South Base Charging Facility. CBE Professor Faces an Electrifying Challenge Department of Construction Management Professor Hyun Woo “Chris” Lee, King County Metro, and UW Mobility Innovation Center team up to advance billion-dollar bus electrification projects for zero-carbon emissions. Read More
Westport coastline tsunami preparedness Tsunami preparedness in WA CBE and the University of Washington have been working with Westport and their neighbors to help them face the threat of tsunamis head-on. | The Seattle Times Read More
A robin sitting in a bush, birds and buildings story Bird-Friendly Design: Overcoming Building Barriers Led by researcher Judy Bowes, The Bird Friendly Campus project aims to track bird-building collisions, provide bird-safe design tips, and raise awareness about the dangers of transparent glass to wildlife. Read More
An overhead shot of people watching a presentation at the architecture camp Crafting a path: Architecture youth programs During the summer, the University of Washington’s Continuum College Youth & Teen Programs gave high school students a glimpse into college through their architecture camp. Read More
Dan Abramson speaking to a crowd in a high school gymnasium Connecting the coastline How the UW is helping Westport prepare for a tsunami | UW For Washington Read More
Two students at a football game holding a sign that says "It's a great day to be a dawg" From the Dean: September 2023 As we usher in another academic year at the College of Built Environments, I want to extend a warm welcome back to all our faculty, staff, and students. Read More
Two students and a mentor standing and smiling at the camera Interested in serving as a mentor? You can work one-on-one with a College of Built Environments student and help them grow professionally through career exploration, networking, and professional skill-building by signing up for our mentor program. This is an excellent opportunity to support the built environments community by sharing your advice and professional experience. Read More
Houses in a dense neighborhood Preserving affordable housing across the nation: research spotlight on Vince Wang New Runstad Department of Real Estate Assistant Professor Vince Wang is shedding light on the mechanisms of sustainable, affordable housing and opening doors for student researchers. Read More