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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.

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Visioning with Clean Greens and iUrban Teen Youth Gardens

PROJECT PRESENTATIONS + CONVERSATIONS | WEDNESDAY 12.4 | RAINIER BEACH URBAN FARM + WETLANDS This year our LA 404 studio addressed the design of urban agriculture that centers youth learning and agency to advance food justice and resilience in a changing climate. The final design work is intended to illustrate diverse visions that can serve…
Jennie Li is APAC Adviser of the Month!

Please join us in congratulating the fabulous Jennie Li for being recognized as the November 2024 APAC Adviser of the month! Jennie's tireless work, constant enthusiasm, and genuine care for the wellbeing of everyone who steps into her office is the foundation of a supportive and empathetic Landscape Architecture community here at UW. Jennie's flexibility…
UWLA Design Build Work featured in Dezeen Magazine

Dezeen, an online architecture magazine, recently showcased student work from the University of Gothenburg in Sweden. Among the featured projects were two of UWLA's recent study abroad design build projects in Sweden, led by professor Daniel Winterbottom. You can read the full article on Professor Winterbottom's design build projects in collaboration with the University of…
UWLA Students Present Work at Alki Bathhouse

On Friday, December 6th, students in UWLA Lecturer Paul Peter's Advanced Landscape Architecture studio, Where the Wild Things Are, presented their work to the group spearheading the restoration of Schmitz Creek, Schmitz Park Creek Restore. This presentation was followed by an open house showcasing the nine MLA student's work to the hundreds of members of the…
Where the Wild Things Are: Autumn 2024 Advanced Studio

The University of Washington’s Master of Landscape Architecture advanced studio has embarked on a visionary partnership with Schmitz Park Creek Restore, a grassroots initiative dedicated to reconnecting Schmitz Park’s ancient forest with the waters of Puget Sound. This partnership challenges students to explore the unique identity of landscapes, fostering designs that celebrate and revive the…
Autumn 2024 Drawing in Design Workshop

NATURAL MATERIALS AS PROCESS + PRODUCT: MAKING + USING NATURAL PAINT TO EXPLORE INTERSECTIONS IN OUR BUILT AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT In this workshop with artist Laura Wright (@dyepharm), participants learned about traditional and local pigment-producing plants through the process of making watercolor paints. Everyone created and shared a batch of paint made from a selection…