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.
Design Sustainable Environments
Our new Environmental Design and Sustainability degree teaches you how to envision healthy, just, resilient communities that support both people and nature. It’s open to all students with no prerequisites or portfolio required.
UW's Daniel Winterbottom discusses the evolving role of therapeutic gardens
Landscape architecture professor Daniel Winterbottom discusses the expanded edition of Therapeutic Gardens and the growing role of healing landscapes in healthcare, communities and beyond.
Furniture For Keeps 2025
In Autumn of 2025, students in the Landscape Furniture Studio had the opportunity to work with sourced lumber from the UW Salvage Wood Program. This is the third year salvaged lumber has been used for the studio. This approach not only reduces the financial obligations of the students, but also reduces the environmental cost of…
Catherine De Almeida announced Chair of the Department of Landscape Architecture
Catherine De Almeida has been named Chair of the Department of Landscape Architecture at the University of Washington, effective June 16, 2026.
Spring 2026 Design Studio Final Reviews
Join us for upcoming Final Design Studio Reviews for Spring Quarter! Final Review Schedule: FRIDAY May 29, 1:30-5:30 PM Connecting Cathlamet | Gould Court LA 503 Umbanhowar WEDNESDAY June 03, 1:30-5:20 PM Ecological Systems | BLA Gould Court, MLA Gould Gallery LA 403 Balderas Guzman, Butler, Grosser MONDAY June 08, 1:30-5:30 PM NOMA BGL…
Davien Graham (MLA / M Arch '26) Named to Husky 100
Davien Graham, a graduate student in architecture and landscape architecture at the University of Washington, has been named to the 2026 Husky 100. Recognized for his leadership and commitment to equity, he has built community through NOMAS UW and interdisciplinary design work.
LAF Features UW LA Case Study in Landscape Performance Series
Led by UW faculty and students, the Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands project is featured in LAF’s Landscape Performance Series for its role in restoring habitat and supporting community-centered urban agriculture.
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