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Internship Opportunity

Architectural Intern (Part-Time)

Location: Seattle area — hybrid, with site visits
Pay: $22.50–30/hour
Schedule: Part-time, year-round, about 10–15 hours/week on average

About us

R2 Architecture + Planning is a small architecture and planning firm serving the Pacific Northwest, including Washington and Oregon. Most of our work is residential new construction and remodels, multifamily, and ADUs, along with commercial projects. We’re a small team that works closely together on shared project files, so interns do real project work from day one, not busywork. There will be more responsibility than at a large firm, but also less hand-holding.

See flyer for full position description.

Architectural Intern job flyer

CBE Mentor Program – Apply by October 18!

Hello CBE students,

You’re invited to apply to the College of Built Environment (CBE) Mentor Program for the 2026-2027 academic year! 

This program will pair you with a professional mentor in your field of interest. A mentor can support you through 1-on-1 meetings to discuss career goals, reflect on your experiences, and help you prepare for what’s next. The time commitment is flexible — we recommend you meet about twice per quarter.

Applications are due Sunday, October 18. Matches will be announced the second week of November. All participants are invited to join us for the CBE Mentor Program Fall Kick-Off Event on Monday, November 16, register here!
Learn more about the program on our website and contact me with any questions.

Sincerely,

Megan Brown
herzomeg@uw.edu

LEED Green Associate Certification: Fall Enrollment

NOTE:  Many firms will pay for LEED training, so students should check with their employer to see if the cost can be covered or reimbursed by their office. 

Kick off the school year by becoming one of the first LEED v5 Green Associate professionals! While LEED is best known as the premier scorecard used to rate Green Buildings, individuals can also become LEED accredited to demonstrate their certified expertise in sustainability to employers.

Our workshops go beyond simply passing the test, they give you a strong, practical understanding of sustainable building to apply in the real world.

Register here today – https://leadinggreen.com/online

  • Be LEED v5 Ready: Our training has been extensively updated for the newly released LEED v5 rating system, requirements, and exam format.
  • Open to All: Students from any major can participate with no prior experience required.
  • Comprehensive Support: Get a study guide, 400 updated v5 practice questions, class recordings, and on-demand assistance from our LEED AP+ staff.
  • Trusted Provider: LeadingGreen has helped prepare over 18,000 candidates pass their exams on the first try
  • Career-Boosting: This industry-recognized credential opens doors in architecture, engineering, construction, consulting, real estate, and more.

Training Options (Live Webinars or On-Demand):

  • October 24 2026 – 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM EDT
  • November 21 2026 – 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM EST
  • December 19 2026 – 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM EST
  • January 30 2027 – 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM EST   – OR –
  • On-demand recordings completed at your own pace

All five options cover identical content – pick whichever suits your schedule.

Register for a live webinar or start learning today at: https://leadinggreen.com/online

Cost: $200 with the coupon code GREEN for $100 off! (Non-students $300)

Please contact Lorne directly at info@leadinggreen.com with any questions.

AIA Seattle presents: 2026 Code Matters Series, October 13 – 14

Basics Matter: Code Foundations in Early Design Careers | October 13+14, 12-2pm each day | 4 LU/HSW | online

Basics Matter is a two-day virtual training that will provide an overview of code essentials. It will discuss the foundation of a working code knowledge and is a great primer for design professionals early in their career. 

This is the fourth session in the 2026 Code Matters Series presented by AIA Seattle’s Code Committee.

Basics Matter is a two-day virtual training that will provide a basic overview of code essentials. It will discuss the foundation of a working code knowledge.

Topics will explore how code knowledge supports safe, inclusive and resilient design; how codes are developed; and the permitting process. This session is for design professionals that are early in their career and/or seeking to deepen understanding of code basics.

Join us online October 13-14, 12:00 – 2:00 pm PT both days for 2026 Code Series: Basics Matter (4 LU/HSW).

 

This is a 2-day program. Participants must attend the live webinars both days in order to receive continuing education credit or a certificate of completion. No partial credit will be awarded. All registration and credit questions can be directed to Pamela Tagata.

An Evening with Michael Bennett, October 21 – Register now!

Designer Michael Bennett reclining with feet up on furniture he designed.

Many Seattleites know Michael Bennett as a Super Bowl champion with the Seahawks. On October 21, join the University of Washington College of Built Environments to experience another dimension of his work.

Bennett is the founder of Studio Kër, a design practice spanning furniture, objects, installations and architecture. Drawing on history, culture and lived experience, his work considers how the spaces and objects around us shape our sense of place and connection. Bennett will share his creative practice, followed by a conversation about the ideas behind his work.

Free and open to the public. Please register here!

Laser Cutter Training

laser cutter on wood

Hello new and returning CBE!

If you are interested in (or are required for coursework) learning how to use our laser cutters, you are REQUIRED to take this mandatory training for both safety, and access.

Follow THIS link to sign up for one of several training sessions being offered for the beginning of the quarter. 

NOTE: Due to some upcoming staffing changes, these trainings will be the ONLY available trainings for the foreseeable future. So if you need training, or even want a refresher, please sign up and show up to your allotted time.