College of Built Environments Ph.D. researcher Judy Bowes has been featured in a story, entitled “New research aims to reduce fatal bird collisions on campus” on UW News highlighting her project work. The video below dives into her work.
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Carrie Sturts Dossick featured on Freakonomics Radio episode
Associate Dean for Research and P.D. Koon Professor of Construction Management Carrie Sturts Dossick was interviewed and featured in a NPR Freakonomics Radio episode entitled “566. Why Is It So Hard (and Expensive) to Build Anything in America?”
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Interdisciplinary team awarded an early-stage pilot grant from Population Health Initiative
Population Health Initiative gave 12 early-stage pilot grants to interdisciplinary teams. One team included Rebecca Walter, an associate professor in the Runstad Department of Real Estate.
Project title: “Housing affordability and chronic stress in the US: Does affordability modify the …
Progress Update on CBE researchers selected for inaugural cohort of Urban@UW Research to Action Collaboratory
At the end of October, Urban@UW hosted the first ½-day Research to Action Collaboratory workshop session for more learning, sharing and productivity.
The Just Circular Communities team attended and focused on solidifying and growing their network of community partners. The …
Steven Bourassa quoted in Washington State Standard article on Rent Prices Stabilizing
Steven Bourassa is an H. Jon and Judith M. Runstad Endowed Professor and Chair in the Runstad Department of Real Estate, and is Director of the Washington Center for Real Estate Research. Professor Bourassa was quoted in a Washington State …
Gregg Colburn gave a talk at Harvard University: “Homelessness is a Housing Problem”
Gregg Colburn gave a talk to the Joint Center for Housing Studies, Initiative on Health and Homelessness, Government Performance Lab at Harvard University on November 3, 2023.
The talk was recorded and is available on Youtube here. …
Vince Wang a Panelist with Federal Reserve Board of Governors to Discuss Rental Affordability
The Federal Reserve Board of Governors hosts the ongoing “Keys to Opportunity in the Housing Market” seminar series, and in September 2023 featured 2 panel discussions. CBE’s Vince Wang (Real Estate) participated in the panel discussion entitled “Regulatory and Programmatic …
Population Health Initiative awards 2 Climate Change Pilot Grants to CBE Researchers
Population Health Initiative awarded a Climate Change Pilot Grant to two teams that includes CBE researchers. Projects will begin January 2024, and were awarded $50,000. Read the full story here.
Project title: “Sustainable metamaterials for insulation applications.”
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Associate Professor Manish Chalana Embarking on Fulbright-Nehru Fellowship March 2024
Historic preservation (or “heritage conservation” in India) is the practice of identifying, managing, and interpreting the historical record in the built environment. For many people, the resulting presence of these tangible reminders in their day-to-day world plays a major role …
CBE Researchers and Staff attend Climate Change Connections Event
CBE Researchers and Staff attended an event hosted by Population Health Initiative and EarthLab, fostering connections and discussions surrounding climate change. The topics of discussion included adaptation to climate extremes in the Pacific Northwest, carbon sequestration, carbon offsets, coastal adaptation, …