- Seattle Weighs Costly Seismic Retrofits for Historic Brick Buildings
by alexb28@uw.edu on August 6, 2025 at 2:27 pm
Seattle weighs mandatory seismic retrofits for 1,100 historic brick buildings, balancing earthquake safety with preserving heritage and keeping housing affordable.
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by babsp@uw.edu on July 12, 2025 at 6:14 pm
Their latest project uses AI and digital twin technology to promote healthier, more equitable communities—starting in Seattle’s Duwamish Valley.
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by alexb28@uw.edu on July 11, 2025 at 5:33 pm
Remembering John Mahlum FAIA, a UW alumnus and architect whose legacy includes the restoration of Suzzallo Library and decades of leadership at Mahlum Architects.
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