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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.
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.
Designing, Crafting and Building Community: 30 Years of Design/Build in Landscape Architecture
Designing, Crafting and Building Community: 30 Years of Design/Build in Landscape Architecture highlights 30 years of design / build learning, community partnerships, and student work on view at Gould Gallery. Read more about the exhibition.
Two Recent Alumni are Presenting at LABash 2026 this Year!
Meghan Obernberger (BLA ‘22) and Yijun Zhang (MLA ‘23) will each be speaking at the Landscape Architecture Bash (LABash) this spring at Ohio State University! LABash is an annual landscape architecture conference organized by students and is a great opportunity to meet students alike from across the U.S., as well as a chance to hear inspiring lectures from professionals across the industry. The student conference is taking place from Wednesday, March 11th through Friday, March 13th, 2026 at Ohio State…
Scan Design Foundation Interdisciplinary Design Studio: Students Reimagine Ballard Waterfront
UW students presented planning and design proposals for the Ballard waterfront following a study abroad in Copenhagen and a quarter-long interdisciplinary studio.
Landscape Architecture Alumnus Becomes Seattle’s First Indigenous Planner
Tim Lehman (’06, ’16) became Seattle’s first Indigenous planning strategist. Read about how his UW journey led to a career in community-rooted design.
Healing Through Design: Daniel Winterbottom at the Venice Biennale
Professor Daniel Winterbottom’s installation at the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale invites reflection on exclusion, trauma, and healing.
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!
Welcome Julie Parrett as Interim Chair of the Department of Landscape Architecture
The College of Built Environments (CBE) is pleased to announce Julie Parrett, Associate Teaching Professor, as the Interim Chair for the Department of Landscape Architecture, effective October 14, 2024.