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A good structural engineer will have a certain understanding of architecture, but a degree in architecture is not a prerequisite for licensure as a structural engineer. Many universities have engineering programs with a class or two on basic principles of architecture or architecture programs with classes on fundamentals of engineering. Some even offer degrees in architectural engineering, a theoretical mix of the two. If professional licensure is in your future, it would be best to check the requirements of the licensing entity to determine the right course of education for you. Engineers must work closely with architects to ensure that the building performs the way it is designed, both structurally and aesthetically. In my structural design experience, I've encountered many situations where the architect wanted something in his design that was not possible for one reason or another (usually money is the limiting factor), and so the architecture needed to change. I've also had many situations where the architecture required me to provide an unusual, creative way to make an architectural feature perform structurally. The more engineers and architects undersatand one another and communicate effectively, the more talented and efficient they become.

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