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Ken Yocom with purple background Ken Yocom Appointed Interim Dean of the College of Built Environments Ken Yocom, Professor and Chair of the Department of Landscape Architecture, has agreed to serve as interim dean of the College of Built Environments, effective October 12, 2024. Read More
students showing husky spirit Welcome to the College of Built Environments, new students! As you begin this exciting journey, we’ve planned a series of events to help you get acclimated, meet your fellow students, and learn more about your program. Read More
grant winner headshots Professors Collaborate with Tribes on EV Charging Map Tool College of Built Environments Professors Lingzi Wu, Hyun Woo “Chris” Lee, and Dylan Stevenson are collaborating with tribal communities to co-create a scalable, data-driven mapping tool that will support the expansion of electric vehicle charging infrastructure (EVCI) in tribal areas. Read More
Sensory Garden entrance and sign Students Design Sensory Garden Landscape Architecture students, led by Professor Daniel Winterbottom, created the Quint Family Sensory Garden, offering a space to rest, engage the senses, stimulate memory, and reduce stress. | Landscape Architecture Read More
Dean Cheng Leaving the College of Built Environments Renée Cheng, John and Rosalind Jacobi Family Endowed Dean, will be leaving UW in early October for a new leadership role at Arizona State University. Read More
Tilikum Place, Seattle, Washington Equity in the Driverless Future: Is the U.S. Ready? Urban Design & Planning Professor Dr. Andrew Dannenberg's new paper highlights critical equity issues and public health concerns surrounding autonomous vehicles | Streetsblog USA Read More
Skyline of buildings next to a large body of water Listings are up, interest rates may come down Steven Bourassa, Chair of the Runstad Department of Real Estate, anticipates potential rate cuts next month, which could shift the real estate landscape. | Tacoma News Tribune Read More
student work rendering Students Reimagine Urban Parking Lots as Public Spaces In Winter 2024, students led by Catherine De Almeida and Vincent Javet reimagined parking lots in Pioneer Square and Capitol Hill as public spaces. The projects focused on material reuse, depaving, and fostering community-driven urban transformation. | Landscape Architecture Read More
Profile photos of Kate and Susan with the Architectural Record Women in Architecture logo Two CBE Faculty Win 2024 Women in Architecture Award Architecture Professor Kate Simonen and Affiliate Associate Professor Susan Jones have been named among the five recipients recognized by Architectural Record with this prestigious award. | Architectural Record Read More