<p>if architecture was reduced to simply an engineer’s job, architecture would consist of primarily efficiency, and optimizing structural stability…</p>
<p>i don’t think the issue of whether an architect is needed is an aesthetic reason (a lot of architects in the past have produced concrete boxes btw…)…but architects cater to people’s needs far greater than simply a building’s structural capacity. architect’s are needed because they give into consideration the client’s needs, as well issues in the cultural, political, economical, and environmental realm. effective architecture is one in which deals with all these issues and an architect is needed more than simply an engineer who makes sure that the building stands. </p>
<p>i would disagree with vyan and say that there is quite a lot of financial stability in architecture if you’re decently talented. it’s a competitive field but the field is definitely growing and with most firms globalizing, you’re never short on projects. currently a lot of grads are getting a lot of jobs at my school while all the business majors are getting screwed because of the recession.</p>