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Ken Yocom walks beside landscape architecture master’s student Eric Alipio, who is operating a torch wagon during a cultural burn at Burke Meadow.

Restoring Burke Meadow Through Shared Stewardship In partnership with Polly Olsen, tribal liaison to the Burke Museum and member of the Yakama Nation, a cross-disciplinary team—including the Department of Landscape Architecture and the Burke Museum—led a cultural burn to support spring growth and uplift Indigenous land … Read More

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Celebrating CBE Faculty and Staff Accomplishments At the College of Built Environments (CBE), each year highlights remarkable achievements that showcase the talent, dedication, and innovation of our faculty and staff. From groundbreaking research and impactful teaching to inspiring leadership and unwavering student support, the CBE community … Read More

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Eastside: From Suburb to Thriving Hub “The Bellevue-Redmond corridor showcases a sophisticated and contemporary blend of housing and employment,” says Branden Born, Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Urban Design and Planning. | Axios… Read More

Ken Yocom

A Leader Shaped by Curiosity and Community Not everyone’s path to academia is straightforward, and Dr. Ken Yocom, interim dean at the College of Built Environments (CBE), is living proof. His story is one of perseverance, curiosity, and a relentless pursuit of knowledge, resonating with any student … Read More

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Mortgage Rate Uncertainty Shifts WA Real Estate “The only thing that seems certain about this market is that houses are not becoming more affordable.” says Steven Bourassa, Washington Center for Real Estate Research Director. | FOX13… Read More

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Women Shaping Green Design Architecture Professor Kate Simonen and Affiliate Associate Professor Susan Jones are reshaping the field of architecture through every project, idea, and student they mentor. Their work is central to the Department of Architecture at the College of Built Environments, where … Read More

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Restoring a UW Landmark: The ASUW Shell House Associate Professor Kathryn Rogers Merlino offers insights into the ASUW Shell House restoration, blending history with environmental stewardship. | Arcade NW… Read More

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Architecture Alumni Redefine Rustic Living Ian Butcher (MArch 1999) and Kailin Gregga (BAAD 2002) of Best Practice Architecture blend modern elegance and rustic heritage in their latest project—a sustainable, weather-resistant cabin in Washington’s Methow Valley. | The New York Times… Read More

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Acknowledging the Land We Stand On The College of Built Environments (CBE) Diversity Council invites you to visit the latest Gould Gallery exhibit, Acknowledging the Land We Stand On, open now through November 14. This exhibit offers a space for reflection and dialogue about Native … Read More