JWACA2024-004: Dialogue session: architectural education resilience

Abstract

 This dialogue addresses reforms in architectural education amid industry downturns and technological shifts. Participants stress the need to cultivate "holistic professionals" with interdisciplinary skills, critical thinking, and ethical awareness. Challenges include declining student motivation, curriculum standardization, and aligning education with practice. Proposals include strengthening regional cultural integration, embracing digital tools, and fostering resilience through project-based learning. The discussion underscores architecture’s enduring social role despite AI advancements.