The most urgent challenges facing the built environment do not belong to a single discipline. At the College of Built Environments, cross-college collaboration is unlocking engineering living materials that could reshape how our buildings and infrastructure interact with the world around them.
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Kate Simonen Elected to the National Academy of Construction
University of Washington Professor of Architecture Kate Simonen, founder of the Carbon Leadership Forum and leader of the Life Cycle Lab, was elected to the National Academy of Construction for advancing decarbonization.
Rooted in Community: The Lasting Impact of Steve Badanes
Steve Badanes transforms architectural education at UW by connecting hands-on design, community partnership, and public purpose.
Learning from Women Who Shape Space
The ARCH 200 end-of-quarter exhibition highlighted student growth in drawing, model-making, and architectural analysis, with case studies featuring women architects whose projects spanned more than 30 global sites.
NOMAS Named National Chapter of the Year
The University of Washington’s NOMAS chapter has been recognized as the 2025 Chapter of the Year, a national honor celebrating student leadership and advocacy in architecture. This award highlights the group’s commitment to advancing equity, inclusion, and community engagement within the design professions.