What is the difference between an architect and a civil engineer?

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    Sharath H Aithal B.Arch,M.Arch,AIIA,AIIID,AIIV,MIIE,MISTE,MISTD | Scholar-Level 17

    5 years ago
    Hi,
    There is vast difference between an architect and a civil engineer. In short, an Architect designs, executes and supervises a project, where as a civil engineer is responsible for onsite construction of a project.
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    Suman Kashyap #NITian | Guide-Level 11

    7 years ago
    When it is a matter of choosing a career in the field of civil engineering or architecture, one has to know the basic differences between the two which includes the difference of working environments, career scope, core subjects and future prospects in these two fields. Though these fields are similar in many aspects but there are differences which makes them unique and individual fields.
    The nature of civil engineering is more mathematical and thus detailed structural designs, structural analysis, construction and maintenance is the responsibility of a civil engineer.
    On the other hand, the nature of architecture is more artistic and t
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