Urban Ecological Design
Our department is committed to leading an interdisciplinary approach to explore, examine and further Urban Ecological Design through our research, teaching and service. Explore our program pillars, research, and community engagement.
Thaïsa Way appointed as Director of UBC SALA
Congratulations to Professor Emerita, Thaïsa Way, who was recently appointed as director of University of British Columbia's School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture! Professor Way will begin her 5-year term on January 1st, 2026. Dr. Way is currently the Director of Garden and Landscape Studies at Dumbarton Oaks, where she leads the Democracy and…
Two UW Students Nominated as 2025 LAF Olmsted Scholars
Congratulations to Sarah Chu (MLA ’25) and Hadley Masiel (BLA ’25) on their nomination as 2025 Landscape Architecture Foundation (LAF) Olmsted Scholars!
MLA Capstone/Thesis Presentations Spring 2025
Join us this week (5/5-5/7) for UWLA students capstone and thesis presentations! Please find the presentation schedules attached You can also view the project posters outside LA Department Office, room 348. LA 702 Capstone Studio Review: May 5 and May 7 Design Manifestos For the End of Capitalism: Speculative Visions + Narrative landscapes for…
2025 Fountain Scholar Finalist - Camille Forest (MLA '25)
Join us in congratulating Camille Forest (MLA '25) in being recognized by the Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture's (CELA) as a 2025 Finalist in the Fountain Scholar Program! Camille presenting her Recognition Award with UWLA faculty The Council for Educators in Landscape Architecture’s (CELA) Fountain Scholar Program recognizes and supports Black, Indigenous, and people…
David Godshall + Dani VonLehe PAC Spring Lecture April 2025
Join us in thanking David Godshall and Danielle VonLehe for presenting the 2025 PAC Spring Lecture! A massive thank you to David Godshall and Danielle VonLehe of TERREMOTO for taking the time to not only give this year's lecture, but also visit our advanced studios and give feedback on student projects! Thank you to everyone…
Green Futures at the Gould Gallery
"The Green Futures Lab is not just about research and design; it’s about empowering students to think critically about how our cities can evolve to be more sustainable and inclusive. Our work is shaped by the belief that the best solutions come from collaboration—between students, communities, and the environment,” says Nancy Rottle, founder of the…
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