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Ann Huppert Architecture Professor Receives NEH Fellowship for Research Ann C. Huppert, Associate Professor of Architectural History, has been awarded a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) fellowship to support her ongoing project, The Culture of Construction in Sixteenth-Century Rome. Read More
Vegetation at the Native Garden in the UW Farm At UW Farm, Native Garden Cultivates Culture and Care How this student-led Native Garden at the UW Farm is helping restore relationships—with the land, with culture and with each other. Read More
Boliglaboratorium - Sustainable living apartment complex Nordic-Inspired Solutions for Sustainable Living The College of Built Environments (CBE) announces the opening of Boliglaboratorium: A Danish Housing Lab, now on display at the Gould Gallery. This exhibit explores innovative Nordic-inspired solutions for sustainable living. Read More
Shannon Affholter and Rebecca Walter New Leadership Appointed for Runstad Department of Real Estate The College of Built Environments (CBE) is pleased to announce the appointments of Assistant Teaching Professor Shannon Affholter and Associate Professor Rebecca Walter as Co-Chairs for the Runstad Department of Real Estate. Read More
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 Fifty students, faculty, and staff—including from Landscape Architecture—participated in a cultural burn, applying Indigenous practices to support restoration and renewal of the meadow. Read More
Crowded and lively room of staff and faculty Celebrating CBE Faculty and Staff Accomplishments Each year at the College of Built Environments (CBE), our faculty and staff shine with groundbreaking research, impactful teaching, and inspiring leadership, showcasing their dedication and innovation. Read More
overheard photo of people walking in a transit station 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 Guiding the College of Built Environments (CBE) through transition, the Interim Dean exemplifies resilience, curiosity, and a deep commitment to fostering community and lifelong learning. Read More
Dense urban skyline in Seattle 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