Hi Parul,
First, let's compare Architecture vs. Structural engineering. Architecture is the more creative outlet then this engineering. Although, the engineering staff can come up with occasional clever idea for a structure, it is mainly the "nuts and bolts" of the architecture. Structural engineers are not that creative in the design process. Architects come up with the ideas, and the engineers develop the way to make it work. Architects usually (not always) have some engineering experience either from school or work, so they know in general what will work or not, or what will need the engineers to figure out.
Civil engineers use some
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Hi Parul,
First, let's compare Architecture vs. Structural engineering. Architecture is the more creative outlet then this engineering. Although, the engineering staff can come up with occasional clever idea for a structure, it is mainly the "nuts and bolts" of the architecture. Structural engineers are not that creative in the design process. Architects come up with the ideas, and the engineers develop the way to make it work. Architects usually (not always) have some engineering experience either from school or work, so they know in general what will work or not, or what will need the engineers to figure out.
Civil engineers use some creative process. The math isn't that "terrible" in comparison to other disciplines, but all engineers use math. I'd say that you should use a knack or a liking for math to be an engineer. However, much of the math that engineers do at work is computer generated. However, first you have to go through the math in school to get your degree.
With the advent of the automatic drawing systems e.g. AutoCAD, both the architects and engineers can "draw" to a standard. Architects draw with various tools, pens, pencils, markers, and make models, etc., to develop their concepts. Engineers mostly do "number crunching," i.e. calculating loads, strength capacities, and so on.
Architects are not that laden with math calculation. The math that you have to know is general; you have to be "good with figures." However, again, you have to be able to do the math calculations for wood, steel, concrete, and so forth in school. You can get a tutor or go to study classes. I did a few times.
Balancing this all out, I would say if you want to use your imagination, go with the architecture. Hope this information helps. Please feel free to revert. Click on the thumbs up or mark it as the best, if you found this useful.
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Hi Parul,