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.
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Architecture Student Ryan Martin Helps UW Rowing Claim National Championship
Congratulations to Ryan Martin, a BA in Architectural Studies student, who was part of the University of Washington men’s rowing team that captured the 2025 IRA National Championship.
How a Seattle architect helped make timber towers legal in the U.S.
A new apartment complex in Seattle will be the first of its kind. Its architect, Susan Jones, is one of the leading authorities on mass timber in the U.S. | Seattle Times
Plywood on steroids: CBE experiments with building materials for a sustainable future
“One of the reasons we want mass timber to succeed is that we want higher-density housing, which could potentially tackle Seattle’s housing affordability crisis” says Department of Architecture Assistant Professor Tomás Méndez Echenagucia. Mass timber can cost less than the traditional steel and concrete, and its use in tall structures would create cheaper housing options.