UW Department of Architecture

We have an exciting new student group! Public Speaking in the Built Environments (PSBE)

Dedicated to strengthening verbal communication and public speaking skills for all CBE students. PSBE is a space to practice public speaking — a skill essential to every CBE major. Many students struggle to effectively communicate their ideas during high pressure moments: final presentations, crits, juries, and group leadership. PSBE is a place to develop their those skills, learn from professionals, and prepare for a career where how you speak about your work is just as important as the work itself.

Wednesdays | Gould 114 | 6–7pm

Every Autumn Quarter, students from our department head to the UW Rome Center, based in the historic Palazzo Pio, to experience in depth the richness of Rome’s architecture and urban design. Read one student’s stories on our website!

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Students participating in the Architecture in Berlin Program recently spent the night at the Prellerhaus at Bauhaus Dessau. Waking up in the student dormitory whose form and spaces have shaped so much of how we think about architecture and design was a very special experience.

IT’S FINALS WEEK!
Kicking it off are presentations from the ARCH 301,401, and 507 studio levels. Projects for which involve designing for adaptive re-use; the changing role of libraries; furniture design as an extension of architectural thinking; and a community, cultural, and educational center for Latino & low income residents.

As Washington considers zoning changes aimed at lowering housing costs, University of Washington Department of Architecture Chair Rick Mohler offers a nuanced perspective on mixed-use development, street-level design and evolving urban priorities.

Read how his work and teaching are informing the conversation around housing affordability and the future of our cities: https://buff.ly/QJtzCBS

Rick Mohler on Housing Affordability and the Future of Mixed-Use Design As Washington lawmakers debate zoning reforms to lower housing costs, University of Washington architecture chair Rick Mohler offers insight on how cities can balance affordability with vibrant...

We’re proud to share that Rick Mohler has been named an ACSA 2026 Architectural Education Award Winner.

As department chair, Rick’s leadership has helped shape how we teach, learn, and show up for one another, from community-engaged work to the student organizations that make this department what it is. We’re grateful for his steady support, curiosity, and care for the next generation of architects.

🔗 Read more about the award on our Website.

Artificial intelligence is transforming architectural practice and the world in which it operates. Join us on Wednesday, February 25 to learn about current applications of AI in architecture, emerging opportunities, and key questions around ethics, creativity, and how graduates entering the profession can respond.

RSVP using this link: https://buff.ly/p1UnKrd

Event information:
Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Location: Gould Court
Time: 6–7:30 p.m.

Invited Presenters/Panelists:
Shariful Anik - Associate / Computational Designer, Mithun
Gavin Argo - Associate, Olson Kundig
Chris Grammens - Associate / BIM Manager, Miller Hull
Simon Manning - Associate / Design Technology Integration Leader, NBBJ

Moderator:
Tomás Méndez Echenagucia, UW Architecture

A look into multiple of our studio reviews this week. Behind every final review are weeks of dedication, collaboration, and growth.

As Autumn Quarter 2025 wraps up, we’re so proud of our students and the work they put in. Wishing everyone a restful winter break!

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