In terms of learning the actual information of chemistry, it's almost completely irrelevant for architecture.
Architecture is another science majors without chemistry that you can study in the University. Some schools require at least a credit pass (C6).
If you're applying to Architectural Engineering or Civil Engineering, you'll need to take high school chemistry. Architecture does not have this requirement.
New Delhi: Physics, chemistry and mathematics are no longer mandatory for admission to architecture courses, the technical education regulator All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has said in its Approval Process 2022-23, released Tuesday.
During the bachelor's degree program, an architecture student can expect to take courses in a variety of concentrations, including:
- Architectural Design History and Theory.
- Building design with a focus on CADD, structures, construction methods & professional practices.
- Mathematics.
- Physical Sciences.
- Liberal Arts.
10+2 Science stream (with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects) passed from a recognized board will be the new minimum educational qualification required to pursue Bachelor of Architecture course. Minimum aggregate marks required in PCM subjects are 50% (along with valid NATA score).
Chemistry in Building & Construction
And materials made possible by chemistry are used throughout buildings – from rooftops to wall and floor coverings, to insulation to countertops and surfaces.
“It's been a long time since architects were rich! It's a big commitment and a vocation,” says Andy Wilde, founder, Wilde Architects. Architects earn an average salary of £27,000- £35,000 in the UK (USD $34,895 – $45,234).
Architecture is more difficult than many degrees as it involves thinking creatively and technically, covering a wide range of disciplines, including art, science, history, geography, and philosophy. Architecture is also an incredibly time-intensive course, with an average workload of 36.7 hours per week.
Interior designers make choices that transform commercial and residential building spaces in innovative ways. And the products of chemistry – the building blocks for many high-performing materials – are an essential component of this transformation.
Accounting principles, internal auditing, applied microeconomics for business, business law and ethics, and strategic planning are examples of specific courses. As a result, chemistry is not required for an accounting degree.
Mechanical,Computer Sciences,Electronics and Communication,Electrical Engineering all have almost zero chemistry involved.
I have watched people in other professions work a lot less, with less education, and still make double an Architect's salary. Being an Architect is just a different lifestyle. Being a poor Architect is also very much a mindset. Not every Architect is destined to be broke.
Yes, architects need a basic understanding of the laws of physics, but in the real world complex scientific calculations are more likely to be made by engineers. A fear or dislike of physics shouldn't put you off applying to architecture school.
We see that many architects actually earn very little, considering the work that they do and the responsibilities they carry. Long hours, a lot of stress, strict deadlines, demanding clients, lots of responsibilities and working during the weekend; all of that for a moderate compensation in a highly competitive market.
We are affected on a practical and emotional level by both the way a building appears in its context and by its interior environment. The scientific method is used by architects to research and develop concepts on myriad levels required to create buildings.
Knowing chemistry will help you understand more about the structure of those materials on a microscopic scale, and how those structures might respond under different environmental conditions... including some of the processes that might weaken or degrade those materials (and even stretch them to their limits).
Chemistry is an important fundamental topic for civil engineers, e.g. in understanding the properties of building materials, the natural environment (atmosphere and solutions) and the reaction of building materials with the environment (corrosion of metals, durability).
Landscape architecture is likely to require further study on top of your geography degree. It is sometimes possible to combine this study with gaining experience, so be sure to research the sort of course you want to take. A degree in a relevant subject, such as geography.
1. College Major: Architecture. Architecture tops the list of hardest working college majors, with students averaging 22.2 hours of study time each week. This figure inevitably takes a toll.
There, we can see that architecture shows no direct link with biology but is part of the arts field and linked to literature, history and classical studies.
To become an Architect, you need to take up Maths and Physics in class 11+12 and develop your Creativity ( design thinking ). So concentrate on your Maths, which will be the KEY subject to be able to join a Top Architecture college, plus it will be your biggest asset as an Architect.
You can do Science and get into engineering even if you do not like Chemistry but in a few colleges across India in case you want to. Otherwise the options of MBBS or allied branches in Medicine are open for you. The choice depends on what interests you.