This paper synthesizes the conceptual framework of the research “Virtualization of the processes and instructional technology: Virtualization process of the education in Manizales and its impact on the urban environment”. This research was carried out for the Environment and Development (Urban Environmental Studies) program, of the Universidad Nacional de Colombia - Campus Manizales.A vision of the urban environment from the Systems Theory is established, a review of the characteristics of the education styles is done, the virtualization process concept is explained, and the transformation of Manizales given the virtualization process of the education is described. On the other hand, the impact of the virtualization process of the education on the urban environment is examined, and the consequences of the realization based on the virtual thing.