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Houses in a dense neighborhood Preserving affordable housing across the nation: research spotlight on Vince Wang New Runstad Department of Real Estate Assistant Professor Vince Wang is shedding light on the mechanisms of sustainable, affordable housing and opening doors for student researchers. Read More
Wildfire smoke from Washington, Oregon and California blanket the Puget Sound Region in hazardous smoke Carb talk: CBE’s Climate Solutions Community of Practice sparks interdisciplinary collaborations Is there a way to break through knowledge barriers and foster climate change collaboration within and without CBE? Professor Kate Simonen and other faculty think they’ve found it: CBE’s new Climate Solutions Community of Practice (CoP), a group dedicated to generating climate solutions across disciplinary frameworks that encourages student, staff, and faculty participation. 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 For several years, the U-District Partnership has sought to figure out what kinds of investments and interventions might help bring optimism back to the Ave. In this effort, UDP reached out to the College of Built Environments for assistance. Might there be a chance to get CBE students involved in devising some solutions? 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 forging new collaborations Read More
Dean Cheng on stage at graduation Congratulations 2023 graduates! Congratulations to this year's graduates! Our mission of advancing knowledge is embodied in and by the students who graduate each year and the community who supports them. We all have a lot to celebrate this year. Read More
Interior of Gould Hall with a banner hanging on the stairs Eight honored with CBE Distinguished Faculty Award for Lifetime Achievement We are pleased to announce the eight individuals who have been selected to receive the CBE Distinguished Faculty Award for Lifetime Achievement. “It is an honor to recognize these outstanding faculty for their inspiring leadership to students and colleagues alike,” said Renee Cheng, John and Rosalind Jacobi Family Endowed Dean of the College of Built Environments. Read More
People sitting at CBE graduation CBE Celebrates 2023 Faculty & Staff Award Winners The CBE Faculty & Staff Awards recognize exemplary faculty and staff for their dedication and service to the CBE community. View the list of winners. Read More
Students work with wood in the fabrication lab Beyond Seating: Benches Build Community Students began with individual projects using reclaimed materials like cardboard and sticks to learn about scale and structure. They then collaborated on a bench project, requiring planning, sketching, trial and error, and utilizing the Fabrication Lab for cutting and assembly. Read More
Man and woman smiling Remembering Jon Runstad: A Philanthropist and Real Estate Visionary The College of Built Environments is deeply saddened by the loss of Jon Runstad '64, a prominent figure in the real estate industry and a dedicated philanthropist. Read More