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Exterior of Architecture Hall on a summer day on the UW Seattle campus How One Architect’s Radical Ideas About Nature Changed American Cities Forever Thaïsa Way, a professor in the Department of Landscape Architecture, discusses the legacy of Fredrick Law Olmsted in the field of architecture. | Inverse Read More
Interior of Gould Hall CBE welcomes new cohort of faculty 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. Read More
A group of people in bright orange life vests in a raft Disaster Management Cooperation in South Asia 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 Read More
Blonde, white woman in dark clothing wearing blue latex medical gloves leaning on a lab counter What the humble clover means for the future of life in cities 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 Read More
Head shot of Dean Renee Cheng in a red jacket with arms crossed UW announces John and Rosalind Jacobi Family Endowed Deanship in the College of Built Environments 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 Read More
Headshot of Carrie Sturts Dossick in a black shirt wearing glasses Women in Construction: Carrie Sturts Dossick In honor of Women's History Month, we spoke with Professor Carrie Sturts Dossick and her experiences working as a woman in construction. Read More
Houses in a neighborhood Is homelessness a housing problem? Two Seattle experts make their case in new book There’s a big problem when it comes to fixing homelessness: The research-backed solution is not always the one the public agrees with. Gregg Colburn, assistant professor of real estate, is quoted and his new book is discussed. | The Seattle Times Read More
A black and white photo of Darlene sitting at a drafting table Women in Construction: Darlene Septelka In honor of Women’s History Month, we asked Teaching Assistant Professor, Darlene Septelka, to share her experience as a woman with 50 years of experience in the construction field. Read More
White clover among grass Urbanization is driving evolution of plants globally, study finds Humans re-shape the environments where they live, with cities being among the most profoundly transformed environments on Earth. New research now shows that these urban environments are altering the way life evolves. Marina Alberti, professor of urban design and planning, and the Urban Ecology Research Lab's research is highlighted. | UW News Read More