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By Jackie Craven, About.com Guide to Architecture

Do Architects Use Math?

Wednesday September 28, 2005
A student in our Architecture Forum wonders how important mathematics is to the field of architecture. How much math do architecture students take in college? Do professional architects really use those formulas from Algebra 101? Well, for starters, take a look at the required courses for architecture students at several universities. Then, look at some sample questions from the Architect Registration Examinations (A.R.E.) Whew! Is all this math really necessary? Tell us what you think.

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