In the space of less than a term, covid-19 has forced architecture schools to abandon face-to-face learning and move to a world in which online collaboration is the only safe form of group study.

While the end of traditional classes earlier this month was accompanied by much fanfare about the digital alternatives, schools are still at a very early stage of working out the transition.

Building Design talked to leaders at several institutions about the opportunities and challenges ahead and found a uniform commitment to making things work, coupled with genuine concerns for student welfare – both in terms of their wellbeing and making sure students get the education they paid for.

The Architectural Association switched to online study two weeks ago, and is currently “figuring out” details related to assessment for its students, according to director Eva Franch i Gilabert.

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