The first-of-its-kind program is now emulated by many other architecture schools. In its early years, students traveled to sites in Appalachia to build community centers and medical facilities. Since ...

A diagram shows the topics taught in the Bachelor of Virtual Architecture program over the course of the degree. (Courtesy Ryan Scavnicky) First year students will have introductory design studios ...

The program is part of the not-for-profit Omi International Arts Center, which also owns an adjacent 150-acre contemporary-sculpture park called The Fields. Organizers emphasize that Architecture Omi ...