<p>I am currently registerred in Mechanical Engineering first year at McGill...however I am greatly interested in architecture...the design of buildings...its history...</p>
<p>is it wise to transfer from ME to Arch ? considering McGill has a relatively strong arch school in Canada (small size around 250 students in total)...I mean I can definitely survive in engineering programs..can do all the math/physics..</p>
<p>engineering generally has better job perspective as far as I know..(always in demand)...arch is kinda worse...but my problem is that I am realli vague about which I like the best...</p>
<p>do u think I should go to Civil and then decide what to do after graduation or
directly make my move right now?</p>
<p>and one last thing...how is Arch + a minor in math..does that open more possibilities in the future?</p>
<p>Structural engineers are key members of design teams on many large buildings and projects. An architect with a beautiful design needs a structural engineer to say whether it will stand up and keep standing. I know a structural engineer who specializes in broadcast antennas on buildings and travels the world to consult on high-rise projects. </p>
<p>Mechanical engineers also are key members of the building systems design team. Thermal comfort, life safety, efficient elevator transportation, etc. are all imporant to the success of a building design. A building that looks good, but functions poorly, is bad design.</p>
<p>So you may have the opportunity to be either an engineer with the heart and soul of an architect, or an architect with the know-how of an engineer.</p>