Architectural Designs

How much math does an architecture need?

i really like to have an architectural course but them i'm so confused coz an architecture course need a lot of knowledge about math, but my brain doesn't function much about math... but i really really like to study about architecture, i wanted to design my own house and built my original design around the world. But there's always a hesitant.. help me!!! give me an idea about architecture!!!

Public Comments

1. It does require lots of math, especially geometry.
2. math is pretty important for architecture in many ways. i think you'd be surprised at how much math (algebra, geometry, trig, calculus) is involved in many aspects of arcitecture and design. this is not to discourage you, but if this is your dream than you will definitly need to struggle through math, get a lot of help...and learn it. (not just know it to pass test and exams). If it's not your thing, then move on, find out what else you can be passionate about. But if you love architecture enough, you will love it enough to struggle through the math you need to learn.
3. Architecture is more art based then math. The math you'll need to know is minimal. For a technical drawing course, you'll need much more math. Architects visualize and design a building. Its more art-based as i said. You'll need to obviously know enough math to get a high school education...and I'm sure in college you'll have to take more
4. Architecture is a science and an art, it will require the same level of math as an engineering decipline (which is a lot) and the same level of creativity as a design major. Very challenging!
5. One of the hardest disciplines out there. You must know calculus and linear algebra before you can let a computer do it for you, or else you wont have really learned anything. You can tough it out! Math isn't so bad, just go to class and get help. Everyone (I mean successful engineers, doctors, etc.) is just trying to get by when it comes to math, unless your a physicist or statistician. But, yes, architecture is definitely an art more so than an engineering discipline. If you like to paint and draw then go for it,
6. A typical arch student takes 2 calculus classes, which are not comparable to engineering calculus. They are Easy and you might even get bored at the class if you have a Basic understanding of it. Linear algebra, differential equations, probability theory, discrete mat, real analysis these are some engineering math classes that arch students never take, and luckily never have to take. This doesn't mean that it's helpful to know these subjects though. If you know some of these, you might find/see things easier than a math-hater arch student. In general the knowledge you are required is really not that much, at least here in USA.