i want to break into architecture but i allready have almost 3 years of engineering under my belt. So the option of architectural engineering is there. im wondering what the differences in career opportunities are between the two.
I don’t know where you are, so I can’t speak to the local market, but generally the architecture business is slow right now. There are more jobs for AIA architects, but generally you need eight years experience to even apply for an AIA.
If you are into engineering, then architechtural engineering can be the thing that sets you apart. Most firms are going to need at least one. More often, they hire a structural (civil) engineer, but I’m sure they would rather have someone who was a hybrid of the two.
Good luck!
September 29th, 2009 at 1:09 pm
I don’t know where you are, so I can’t speak to the local market, but generally the architecture business is slow right now. There are more jobs for AIA architects, but generally you need eight years experience to even apply for an AIA.
If you are into engineering, then architechtural engineering can be the thing that sets you apart. Most firms are going to need at least one. More often, they hire a structural (civil) engineer, but I’m sure they would rather have someone who was a hybrid of the two.
Good luck!
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