Celebrating Black History Month
In honor of Black History Month, the CBE Diversity Council shares a message celebrating the contributions of Black scholars and built environment professionals. Dear CBE Community, Every year, the...
View ArticleHome Builders Warn of Rising Construction Costs
Gregg Colburn, associate professor of real estate, highlights how the ongoing tariff uncertainty is further complicating an already challenging housing market. | New York Times Read more The post Home...
View ArticleStudents Take Top Honors at ASC Regional Competitions
Construction Management students showcased their expertise and talent at the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) Regional Competitions in Reno, Nevada, recently. Emelia Swanson and Luke Takechi...
View ArticleCelebrating Judy Runstad’s Impact on Seattle
“Judy Runstad’s influence in shaping Seattle and supporting others sets a remarkable standard for all of us. Being named the 2025 First Citizen underscores her enduring contributions to both our...
View ArticleAddressing America’s Housing Crisis
What does it really mean for housing to be affordable? In Affordable Housing in the United States, authors Gregg Colburn and Rebecca Walter, Associate Professors in the Runstad Department of Real...
View ArticleGas Works Park: From Industry to Renewal
A former industrial site in Seattle has been reimagined as a vibrant public space. “When we sweep aside the history of a place, we lose the magic and significance of that place” says Branden Born,...
View ArticleGreen Futures at the Gould Gallery
The College of Built Environments (CBE) announces the opening of Green Futures Lab: Past, Present, & Prospect at the Gould Gallery. This exhibit highlights the Green Futures Lab (GFL) work in...
View ArticleDrawing Unhoused Individuals and Their Living Spaces
Professor of Landscape Architecture Daniel Winterbottom was recently interviewed to discuss his motivation and process for depicting unhoused individuals in his sketches. | Illustrated Journalism Read...
View ArticleFour CBE students named to the 2025 Husky 100
We are excited to celebrate Braedyn Reed, Kort Maeda, Lela Cooper, and Trevin Thompson, who have been named to the 2025 Husky 100. This prestigious recognition honors 100 students from across the...
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