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College of Built Environments


November 6, 2013

Washington home sales surged, affordability declined in third quarter

A home with a for-sale sign in front. Story says: Washington state's housing market remained strong in the second quarter of 2016.

Washington state’s housing market continued to strengthen in the July-September quarter, registering the fifth consecutive quarterly improvement in home sales activity, according to the UW’s Runstad Center for Real Estate Studies.


October 29, 2013

John Schaufelberger appointed dean of the UW College of Built Environments

John Schaufelberger

University of Washington President Michael K. Young and Provost Ana Mari Cauce have announced that they are appointing interim dean John E. Schaufelberger to be the next dean of the UW College of Built Environments.


August 7, 2013

Washington’s housing market strengthens in second quarter of 2013

Washington state’s housing market continued to advance in the April-June quarter, with four consecutive monthly improvements in home sales activity.


June 5, 2013

A walking revolution helps older adults get and stay active

uneven sidewalk

Older adults are assessing their neighborhoods to make them more amenable to a favorite physical activity: walking.


June 4, 2013

Two wheels, four days: UW hosts international symposium on bicycling

Bicycle Urbanism Symposium poster.

The UW will become the global capital of bicycling when scores of scholars, policymakers, analysts and activists come to campus for the Bicycle Urbanism Symposium, June 19-22.


May 8, 2013

Affordability drives Washington housing recovery in first quarter of 2013

House for sale in West Seattle.

The UW’s Runstad Center for Real Estate Studies shows Washington state’s housing market improved in the first quarter of 2013 for the third consecutive quarter.


February 7, 2013

Washington housing recovery strengthened in fourth quarter 2012

A house for sale.

Washington state’s housing market continued to improve during the fourth quarter of 2012, according to the UW’s Runstad Center for Real Estate Studies.


January 17, 2013

UW students envision designs for a school for girls in Afghanistan — with slide show

Illustration of a school for girls in Afghanistan

The classroom challenge: Design a school for girls in Afghanistan that’s pleasant and safe, using available materials.



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