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A robin sitting in a bush, birds and buildings story Bird-Friendly Design: Overcoming Building Barriers The students combed the perimeter of the Nanoengineering & Sciences Building on a recent fall morning, as a pair of volunteers does every morning, looking for signs that a bird has met its end. On this day, the students found … Read More
An overhead shot of people watching a presentation at the architecture camp Crafting a path: Architecture youth programs How did you know what you wanted to be when you grew up? Was it your parents’ job? Did you see it portrayed in your favorite TV show? For many, the field of architecture isn’t one typically portrayed or seen … Read More
Dan Abramson speaking to a crowd in a high school gymnasium Connecting the coastline WESTPORT, Wash. — Each October, during the Great ShakeOut, students duck beneath their desks to drop, cover and hold — what kids in earthquake-prone regions are drilled to do when shaking and tremors begin. Along the Washington coastline, in addition … 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 Dear CBE Community, 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. Whether you are joining us anew or have been … Read More
Two students and a mentor standing and smiling at the camera Interested in serving as a mentor? Last year, the College of Built Environments launched its first-ever, college-wide mentorship program. This is the second year of the program after a successful inaugural year! The program helps students grow in their chosen field through one-on-one guidance, advice, and … Read More
Houses in a dense neighborhood Preserving affordable housing across the nation: research spotlight on Vince Wang The housing crisis is never far from mind or the media spotlight. Millions of renters and homeowners in the U.S. are cost burdened, meaning they spend greater than 30% of their incomes on housing. In Seattle, 40% of … Read More
Wildfire smoke from Washington, Oregon and California blanket the Puget Sound Region in hazardous smoke. climate research Carb talk: CBE’s Climate Solutions Community of Practice sparks interdisciplinary collaborations “Through the materials we use and the ecosystems we alter, arguably more than 40% of global greenhouse gas emissions are related to the built environment,” says Kate Simonen, a professor of architecture at UW’s College of Built Environments and … Read More
A mural on the side of a building in the University District [Re]Visioning the Ave: Students devise real-world strategies for a thriving, accessible neighborhood hub By the time the pandemic started to recede in early 2022, the main drag of Seattle’s University District had fallen into disconcerting disrepair. Once celebrated as a thriving nucleus of culture and community, the Ave, formally known as University Way, … Read More
Interior of Gould Hall Building a more just and beautiful future: CBE’s new faculty cohort makes strides on campus The College of Built Environments at the University of Washington has big dreams. Faculty, staff, and students are tackling issues of social and environmental justice and climate change. They’re seeking out innovations in sustainability, breaking out of disciplinary silos, and … Read More