<p>I'm intended landscape (did so only to avoid physics), but I feel like a degree in architecture can give me more choices in the job field.
I know landscape is more about arranging landscapes and such, while architecture is more about buildings, but are there any other major differences?
I'm pretty conflicted, should I switch to architecture?</p>
<p>umm, how much physics does your school require for architecture?? I know that for M.Arch programs you simply need one course in undergraduate physics. I loathe physics, and wanted to avoid it at all costs, however I believe my want to be involved in architecture supersedes that. If you are worried about al ot of physics, there should not be a lot of physics to begin with...</p>
<p>My daughter is in the BARCH program at Penn State. She did not have to take any physics or calculus, but several architectural engineering classes that I think were close to physics. These were very challenging.</p>
<p>I appreciate the fact that you want to avoid physics :) but which field interests you more? I wouldn't go with landscape arch if you aren't really interested in all that it encompasses just to avoid more math classes. </p>
<p>The two types of "arches" are similiar but are also very different. My s is in his first year of land arch as well, and has a ton of environmental stuff on his course load for the next four years- horticulture, plant id classes, urban forestry, etc. Very earth science heavy. He loves it because he loves it involves so much "earthy" stuff. He doesn't want to design buildings, he wants to design spaces, so it seems to fit him. He is encouraged by the variety of work areas he could pursue after graduation and actually feels that Land Arch offers more flexibility. Time will tell on that one!</p>
<p>I think you should talk to your advisor if you can and see what is in front of you other than the math. Maybe it will help you determine where you see your focus and interests. Best of luck to you as you decide!</p>