The 2009 BELab (Built Environment Laboratory) is an interdepartmental sequence of courses offered by the College of Built Environments, at the University of Washington, Seattle, on the topic of earthquake recovery in Sichuan, China.

In this inaugural BE Lab, UW students and faculty will collaborate with partners at Sichuan University, the design and planning firm Werkhart International, and the people and government of Taoping Village and Li County, Sichuan, to address challenges that include: resilient building reconstruction; ecologically sensitive site design and watershed management; cultural heritage preservation; and sustainable tourism development.

APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED. Interested students should attend the first week of class and inquire with Prof. Abramson to determine whether they may still join the studio.

Information Meetings:
Wednesday, February 25 (Gould 114) 5:30 to 6:30pm.

For more information on the program, contact Prof. Dan Abramson or Prof. Jeff Hou