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Structural Systems Graphic Vignette Video Tutorial
Structural Systems Graphic Vignette Tips: Source: [Norman Dorf seminar ] Design as if “you are on the moon” There are no lateral forces on the moonMoon dust has no weight – but the clerestory does Provide a beam under the clerestory to support it Major Points 1. The clerestory window must be supported by a…
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How to Run NCARB Software on Your New PC!
UPDATE: NCARB now has a new service, which would render this information NOT necessary, unless you want to save $10 a year. Link to new service here: http://www.ncarb.org/ARE/Preparing-for-the-ARE.aspx From NCARB: The ARE practice programs service is now available to all My NCARB account holders. At just $10 for an annual subscription, the new service offers easy, affordable, and…
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ARE Exam Order
Your exam order for the ARE is something that you want to plan out. It is important to factor in what you feel comfortable with and what your strengths are, but there are some other factors to consider when choosing a starting point. Begin by reviewing the pass rates, exam specifications, expected exam length and…
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NCARB Early Eligibility — Are you clear for ARE takeoff?
Are you ready to take the ARE? You may be eligible. It is a common misnomer to think that you have to finish all your IDP hours/credits, before you can sit for the exam. Often this is not true anymore. It depends on your State Registration board requirements, they may be an early eligibility state. Many State…
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Architect Registration Exam – ARE 4.0
What’s New? NCARB believes the ARE 4.0 exam improves upon the 3.1 format by integrating graphic and multiple-choice content. The graphic vignettes remain essentially the same but have been redistributed, while the number of multiple-choice questions has decreased. For the most part, 4.0 is a reorganization of the components of the ARE. According to NCARB,…
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ARE Study Materials
ARE SECTIONS: Construction Documents & Services Construction Documents & Services (CDS) exam is an application of project management and professional practice knowledge and skills, including the preparation of contract documents and contract administration. As of July 2010, Construction Documents & Services will reference 2007 AIA Documents. CDS ALT VIGNETTE CDS EXAM CDS VIGNETTE CDS…
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What you need to know about the Graphic Vignettes
Solving the graphic vignettes is just like developing buildings in adherence to a set of standards. They aren’t looking for anything fancy, just up to code and efficient space planning. Remember to keep thinking basic stuff when working out the vignette. To find the NCARB practice software for each exam (along with their respective study…
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Starting AXP, and Taking the ARE
Getting On Track In this rough economy, if you are unemployed (or working outside the field) it is the perfect time to take your AREs. Plenty of time to study and stay connected to architecture by studying, what better way to get a job, than to say, “oh yeah, I’ve passed all my AREs I…