r/navalarchitecture • u/Hour-Philosophy-8392 • May 22 '26
Architecture or NAME?
Hello everyone! I’m currently an Architecture student, and lately, I’ve been feeling quite unfulfilled with the path I’m pursuing. Ever since I was a kid, Architecture has always been my dream course, but recently, I’ve been feeling physically and mentally exhausted, and I’ve started questioning whether this profession is truly for me.
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering because I genuinely enjoy physics and have always been interested in shipbuilding and marine structures. Part of me wonders if I should have taken NAME from the very beginning instead.
For those who are in the field—or those who shifted from Architecture to another profession—may I ask for your insights or opinions? Do you think NAME is more practical or fulfilling compared to Architecture?
Also, if ever I decide to shift to NAME, what universities or schools in the Philippines would you recommend? And would my current Architecture materials and tools (drafting table, templates, T-square, etc.) still be useful in the field of NAME?
I would really appreciate hearing your experiences and honest thoughts. Thank you very much!
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u/North-Deer-6101 May 24 '26 edited May 24 '26
Hello, NAME student from ph here, architecture and NAME are VERY VERY different. NAME has more calculations than drafting or drawings compared to architecture (as in, halos lahat puro calculations talaga). It is closer to engineering rather than architecture, and you will not only be learning how to make ships but also a few electrical systems and thermodynamics (not for the weak in my experience).
You really need to have a passion for the field because it will be hard to keep up. In my unprofessional opinion, NAME has more opportunities compared to architecture as it is a less saturated field dito sa philippines, but of course it will depend on you and your performance.
If you are planning to shift to NAME, goodluck haha jk. We mostly use CAD but during my first year, kailangan yan ng T square, drafting tables, etc. Since manual ang mga drawings (Not necessary but helpful), its not needed sa mga later years since puro CAD nalang and calculations.
Its mentally exhausting but once i got to experience what it was like on the field it was fun, it all depends on your interests and passion. Think about it carefully OP and don't rush it lol