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We all live in built environments. They are the spaces where we reside, work, gather, and travel. Within the College of Built Environments, students and faculty collaborate to address some of the most critical questions about how humans shape and interact with the natural world.

Built Environments Spotlight

Students Reimagine Ballard Waterfront

After studying waterfront design in Copenhagen, students returned to Seattle to reimagine the Ballard waterfront. Their proposals explore how one underused shoreline street end could spark long-term ecological resilience and vibrant public space.
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News and Events

Apr 2, 2026Designing, Crafting and Building Community: 30 Years of Design/Build in Landscape ArchitectureExplore a 30-year design / build legacy at UW’s Landscape Architecture exhibition. Visit Gould Gallery and register for the April 14 reception.Read more Brightly lit room with rocks on the ground and posters on the wall. Colorful light is coming through the windowsMar 30, 2026Built Environments Events Spotlight: Spring 2026 EditionDiscover what’s happening this Spring at the UW College of Built Environments. Explore upcoming events, lectures and exhibitions and register to connect with the CBE community.Read more Student smiling behind block W on Admitted Student Preview DayMar 11, 2026CBE Alumna Mariam Issoufou Named 2025 Champion of the Earth by the United NationsMariam Issoufou Kamara, an alumna of the Department of Architecture, has been named a United Nations Champion of the Earth for her work advancing climate-responsive design rooted in traditional building methods and community resilience.Read more Mariam Issoufou standing in front of wooden slats
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Building a Better World

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100%Mentorship Placement rate in the College of Built Environments

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