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New York city Q&A: New book sheds light on Architecture and democracy through Unitarian churches "American Unitarian Churches: Architecture of a Democratic Religion" explores Unitarian church design and the progressive ideals shown through them -- ideals that were central to the founding of the United States. Read More
People standing in Gould Court looking at boards ‘Something has to change:’ These architecture students are challenging Seattle’s housing norms Architecture 508 Graduate Research Studio students talked about their ideas and solutions to add more housing in Seattle -- a well-timed discussion as Seattle is updating its comprehensive plan. | KUOW Read More
EDIFY movie night banner with film strip CBE launches EDIFY event series Our EDIFY event series was established as a way to explore issues around equity, diversity and inclusion in the built environment, through the lens of creative expression.  Our inaugural event focused on short films selected to reflect on the theme: “Acknowledging Land: Past, Present, and Future”.  Faculty, staff and students gathered for an evening to screen the shorts together and inspire conversation. Read More
Exterior View Architecture Hall CBE’s visionary programming analysis Looking forward to 2022-2023, the second year of implementing the CBE strategic framework, one of our major projects will be to look at how our college’s virtual and physical spaces and places support our goals. Read More
Number 22 balloons and sign that reads congratulations CBE grads hanging in Gould Hall Congratulations, graduates and CBE award winners! Dear CBE Community, Congratulations on completing the 2022 academic year! Even with all of the changes that the past two years have brought us, our community has continued to be resilient, creative, passionate, and kind. These graduates are where they are today not only because of their hard work but because of the support that you have provided to them. A few points of celebration for our community this year: We had three students named to the 2020 Husky 100... Read More
Interior of Gould Hall and Gould Gallery with people in it College of Built Environments’ unique Inspire Fund aims to foster research momentum in underfunded pursuits college-wide. And it’s working. In January 2021, the College of Built Environments launched its new Inspire Fund to “inspire” CBE research activities that are often underfunded, but for which a relatively small amount of support can be transformative. The fund aims to support research where arts and humanities disciplines are centered, and community partners are engaged in substantive ways. Read More
Hans Rosling Center with red movement lines UW Ph.D. students hold symposium on the role of technology in urban environments into the future On May 20th, students hosted the virtual 2022 annual research symposium. The symposium explored the role of technology in our past, present, and future urban environments and how big data, smart cities, and other emerging technologies contribute to a sustainable and equitable world. Read More
Dr. Bob sitting on a bench on a golf course In Memoriam: Bob Mugerauer It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Professor and Former Dean, Robert Mugerauer, on May 8, 2022. Read More
Blue tarps over tents The Revolt Against Homelessness Gregg Colburn, assistant professor of real estate, provides answers to frequently asked questions about housing and homelessness. | The Atlantic Read More