Educating students in principles and skills to make our communities, buildings, and landscapes more sustainable. As a student in the B.S.
The world’s communities are facing many challenges, including urbanization, climate change and social inequities. in Sustainable Built Environments (SBE) program at The University of Arizona, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of sustainability principles that will prepare you with the skills to make our buildings, landscapes and communities more resilient. Discover the ecological, social a
12/14/2022
"If you're looking to make your holiday season just a little greener – and therefore kinder to the Earth – read on for tips from experts at the Office of Sustainability."
How to make your holidays a little greener | UA@Work 'Tis the season to shrink your carbon footprint by consuming less and reusing more.
12/07/2022
Congratulations to Maxi Flores for winning one of the SBE Capstone Awards this fall!
12/07/2022
Our in-person Sustainable Built Environments Fall Showcase is kicking off in the Underwood Garden!
08/24/2022
“Welcome to Meltsville,” reads the new sign for a fake metropolis featured this week in The Washington Post. The interactive article relies on the expert analysis of Ladd Keith, assistant professor of planning and sustainable built environments in the College of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture at .
Click the link in our bio to read the full article and understand what they mean by extreme ! 🥵🔥☀️
07/20/2022
"The University of Arizona is ranked No. 2 in the U.S. and No. 6 in the world for its water resources program, according to ShanghaiRanking's 2022 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects."
UArizona ranked among world's best in water resources The University of Arizona is ranked No. 2 in the U.S. and No. 6 in the world for its water resources program, according to ShanghaiRanking's 2022 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects.
05/25/2022
Sustainable Influence: Shamara Smith '22 BS SBE BS in Sustainable Built Environments student Shamara Smith came to UArizona from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In this video profile, she discusses how she became interested in sustainability, her passions for leaving the world better than she found it, why community engagement is important and the valu...
05/09/2022
"Arizona’s cities should consider imposing unprecedented restrictions on outdoor water use if the Colorado River’s flow continues to decline as expected this year, the state’s water resources director says."
Will Colorado River shortages limit water use? Arizona cities seek 'culture change' first Parts of Nevada and California already restrict outdoor watering to save water. Will the Colorado River's decline push Arizona to follow?
05/04/2022
Passive Building: CAPLA’s Jonathan Bean on How Infrastructure Funding Can Help Buildings Meet Climate Change Goals
Passive Building: CAPLA’s Jonathan Bean on How Infrastructure Funding Can Help Buildings Meet Climate Change Goals In the Biden administration’s new infrastructure law, funding is available to states and communities that UArizona Assistant Professor of Architecture and Sustainable Built Environments Jonathan Bean says can be used to help fight climate change. Learn how and listen to the full interview.
04/29/2022
Develop practical skills this summer with LAR 470/570, Introduction to GIS. This course is available online during Summer session 1.
04/28/2022
Another online option for summer session 2: SBE 301, Sustainable Design and Planning
04/27/2022
Another great class available fully online during summer session 1!
04/27/2022
The University of Arizona is ranked No. 93 overall out of nearly 20,000 global colleges and universities in the annual Center for World University Rankings.
UArizona is No. 49 among U.S. institutions and No. 27 among public colleges and universities. https://bddy.me/3KdA2mF