Questions about degrees/general knowledge in Architecture?

December 16th, 2008 | by admin |
Aaron Y asked:


If I ever go to Uni, one of the degrees I’m looking at is Architecture. However, I have a few questions if anyone in this field can answer.

1) Will most of the architecture/cities around Europe/East Asia have been finished by 2015?

2) Would finding a job as an architect be harder by 2015?

3) What different is there between Architecture and Landscape Architecture?

Thanks
Additional question: What math would be better for Architecture? Pure math with statistics, decision, mechanics or statistics?

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  1. 2 Responses to “Questions about degrees/general knowledge in Architecture?”

  2. By terculum on Dec 19, 2008 | Reply

    A city is something that is never finished. The amount of commissions (and jobs available) will all depend on where the economy is at that time, and that is hard to predict.
    I would suggest that you try an architecture program, and see if you like it. I did an architecture summer program at a college that inspired me to study architecture. If you are passionate about architecture, then pursuing it will be worthwhile regardless of any temporary economic uncertainties.

    As for the difference between architecture and landscape architecture … the two fields have some overlap.
    Architects focus on the design of buildings, including the interiors and the overall design of the landscape around the building.
    Landscape architects have some design background along with a specialized knowledge of plants/ecology. In some cases they may design the landscape itself, but in other cases they may only provide consulting in their area of expertise. Landscape architects may also work on things usually outside the scope of architects such as parks and the ecological aspects of infrastructure.

  3. By szivesen on Dec 23, 2008 | Reply

    Even if you are not in the USA, the American Institute of Architecture website has a lot of good information about education and careers.

    Cities are never finished. Architecture is a competitive field but there is always a need for affordable housing, sustainable professional buildings, retrofitting older buildings as well as designing new ones. You do need the educational background and licensing to practice as an architect in most countries.

    Learn more about landscape architecture from The American Society of Landscape Architects.

    Can’t help you with the math question though. Good luck!

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