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Wood ceiling with a metal beam ZGF Architects Builds a Transparent and Inclusive Timber Assessment Tool Upstream, a winner of Metropolis’ inaugural Responsible Disruptors competition, is an open-source calculator that designers with a comprehensive view of the carbon impacts of their wood-based materials choices. Upstream was created in partnership with the College of Built Environments Applied Research Consortium and led by CBE student, Chuou Zhang. | Metropolis Read More
Black History Month Honoring Black History Month – A Message from the CBE Diversity Council The CBE Diversity Council, made up of Faculty, Staff, and Students, recently shared a message in honor of Black History Month that celebrates the contributions of a few Black scholars and built environment professionals. We invite you to take the time to honor Black History Month and participate in the observance in some way! Read the message below and see a selection of resources shared to help you in your learning about justice, equity, and inclusion. Dear CBE Community, As... Read More
Blue Lagoon spa complex Entombed in the Landscape: Waste with Assistant Professor Catherine De Almeida Assistant Professor of Landscape Architecture Catherine De Almeida remembers picking up trash on the playground, seeing people throw trash out their car window, and noticing trash flying around while she played outside as a child. The presence of litter in landscapes upset her so much that she would spend her elementary school recesses picking up trash. Read More
Ken Tadashi Oshima Ken Tadashi Oshima named a Society of Architectural Historians Fellow The Board of Directors names as Fellows of the Society of Architectural Historians individuals who have distinguished themselves by a lifetime of significant contributions to the field. These contributions may include scholarship, service to the Society, teaching and stewardship of the built environment. Read More
Year in Review 2021 with College of Built Environments logo on a photo of Gould Hall with a purple overlay College of Built Environments Year in Review In spite of the many challenges we faced, it was a year of many accomplishments for the College of Built Environments (CBE), below are some highlights of the many events and achievements to celebrate from 2021. Read More
Birds eye view of the Othello neighborhood in Seattle Microsoft shares updates on its $750M affordable housing effort as homelessness crisis continues Gregg Colburn, assistant professor of real estate, and James Young, director of the Washington Center for Real Estate, discuss the role corporations play in solving the homelessness crisis. | GeekWire Read More
Construction site Rising costs a headwind for commercial construction in 2022 The cost of construction materials rose during the fourth quarter at a national average of 1.5%, according to a new report. Seattle led the survey with a 5% quarterly increase. John Schaufelberger, professor and dean emeritus of construction management, is quoted. | Puget Sound Business Journal Read More
furniture studio Furniture Studio Feature A classic studio offering at CBE, see how they adapted and reframed in 2020 and beyond Read More
Photo of Charlottesville Woolen Mills brick building Renovated Mills Offer a Perk in the Age of Social Distancing: Space Developers are converting former grain, textile and water mills into vibrant destinations, saying they offer strategic locations, scenic views and flexible designs that offer ample room. Catherine De Almeida, assistant professor of landscape architecture at CBE is quoted. Source: The New York Times Read More