Transforming Highways into Green Spaces
Seattle’s push to reconnect neighborhoods divided by Interstate-5 has gained significant momentum, thanks to the work of the 2023 Scan Design Interdisciplinary Studio, “Connect!”. The studio’s...
View ArticleAlumni & Faculty Named to Forbes’ Top 200 Architects
Twelve alumni and faculty from the Architecture Department have been named to Forbes’ inaugural list of America’s Top 200 Residential Architects, celebrating the exceptional talent and influence of our...
View ArticleImpact of Rural Migration and Housing on Earthquake Vulnerability
A UW study co-authored by Karen T.H. Chen, Urban Design & Planning Assistant Professor, finds that residents with lower incomes or those living in rural areas face higher earthquake risks due to...
View ArticleCelebrating 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,...
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