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Save 15% off any membership with code PJMLIVE15. Learn more about ARE 5.0 exam prep at https://www.blackspectacles.com/pricing. Join Black Spectacles and architect Marissa Yee for the 100th episode of ARE Live to learn the best study strategies for passing the PjM exam. On this episode of ARE Live, we walk through a mock exam for the Project Management division of the ARE 5.0. You'll learn about the PjM exam and we'll cover topics related to assessing criteria required to allocate and manage project resources, interpreting key elements of the owner/contractor agreement and evaluating project documentation to ensure it supports the specified delivery method. Timestamps: 08:33 - Question No. 1 11:41 - Question No. 2 20:55 - Question No. 3 23:42 - Question No. 4 28:29 - Question No. 5 See previous episodes or register for the next ARE Live at https://www.blackspectacles.com/podcast
Save 15% off any membership with code PALIVE15, valid until October 22, 2024. Learn more about ARE 5.0 exam prep at https://www.blackspectacles.com/pricing. Join Black Spectacles and architect Marissa Yee to learn the best study strategies for passing the PA exam. On this episode of ARE Live, we walk through a mock exam for the Programming & Analysis division of the ARE 5.0. You'll learn about the PA exam and we'll cover topics related to evaluating site-specific environmental and socio-cultural opportunities, identifying relevant code requirements for building and site types, and synthesizing site reports with other documentation and analysis. Timestamps: 05:38 - Question No. 1 9:36 - Question No. 2 14:01 - Question No. 3 18:13 - Question No. 4 23:24 - Question No. 5 See previous episodes or register for the next ARE Live at https://www.blackspectacles.com/podcast
Save 15% off any membership with code PCMLIVE15, valid until September 17th, 2024. Learn more about ARE 5.0 exam prep at https://www.blackspectacles.com/pricing. Join Black Spectacles and architect Garric Baker to learn the best study strategies for passing the PcM exam. On this episode of ARE Live, we walk through a mock exam for the Practice Management division of the ARE 5.0. You'll learn about the PcM exam and we'll cover topics related to essential project insurance and policyholders, most common legal setups for architecture firms, who’s responsible for damages in specific cases, how to reduce legal risks with new developers and architect’s responsibility in consultant coordination disputes. Timestamps: 06:10 - Question No. 1 10:56 - Question No. 2 17:15 - Question No. 3 22:25 - Question No. 4 24:47 - Question No. 5 See previous episodes or register for the next ARE Live at https://www.blackspectacles.com/podcast
Save 20% on any membership with our limited-time summer offer running until July 31st. The discount code is automatically applied at checkout: https://www.blackspectacles.com/pricing Join Black Spectacles and architect Garric Baker to learn the best study strategies for passing the PDD exam. On this episode of ARE Live, we walk through a mock exam for the Project Development & Documentation division of the ARE 5.0. You'll learn about the PDD exam and we'll cover topics related to reviewing bid packages for responsible bidders, assessing electrical panel locations in apartments, calculating stair elevations and treads, identifying moisture mitigation components, and identifying types of technical specifications. Timestamps: 05:18 - Question No. 1 11:00 - Question No. 2 13:59 - Question No. 3 21:40 - Question No. 4 26:20 - Question No. 5 See previous episodes or register for the next ARE Live at https://www.blackspectacles.com/podcast
Learn more about Black Spectacles study materials at https://www.blackspectacles.com. Join Black Spectacles and architect Garric Baker to learn the best study strategies for passing the CE exam. On this episode of ARE Live, we walk through a mock exam for the Construction & Evaluation division of the ARE 5.0. You'll learn about the CE exam and we'll cover topics related to project delivery methods and phases, contingency allowance, how to implement FF&E allowance, types of bonds during construction and how to determine ownership of construction documents. Timestamps: 06:12 - Question No. 1 18:58 - Question No. 2 20:18 - Question No. 3 22:23 - Question No. 4 23:57 - Question No. 5 26:05 - Question No. 6 See previous episodes or register for the next ARE Live at https://www.blackspectacles.com/podcast
Learn more about Black Spectacles study materials at https://www.blackspectacles.com. Join Black Spectacles and architect Garric Baker to learn the best study strategies for passing the PPD exam. On this episode of ARE Live, we walk through a mock exam for the Project Planning & Design division of the ARE 5.0. You'll learn about the PPD exam and we'll cover topics related to advising on historic window replacement options, choosing parking solutions with cost analysis, calculating buildable area considering zoning setbacks, determining stage size and plumbing for a theater, and assessing windows for energy efficiency standards. Timestamps: 05:51 - Question No. 1 10:24 - Question No. 2 14:25 - Question No. 3 17:12 - Question No. 4 24:11 - Question No. 5 See previous episodes or register for the next ARE Live at https://www.blackspectacles.com/podcast
Save 15% off any subscription with code PJMLIVE15. Learn more about Black Spectacles study materials at https://www.blackspectacles.com. Join Black Spectacles and architect Garric Baker to learn the best study strategies for passing the PjM exam. On this episode of ARE Live, we walk through a mock exam for the Project Management division of the ARE 5.0. You'll learn about the PjM exam and we'll cover topics related to the difference in contract types, an architect's liability for contractor recommendations, responsibility for hazardous conditions and firm billing rate calculations. Timestamps: 04:53: Question No. 1 11:35: Question No. 2 17:40: Question No. 3 20:36: Question No. 4 See previous episodes or register for the next ARE Live at https://www.blackspectacles.com/podcast
Learn more about Black Spectacles study materials at https://www.blackspectacles.com Join Black Spectacles and architect Marissa Yee to learn the best study strategies for passing the PA exam. On this episode of ARE Live, we walk through a mock exam for the Programming & Analysis division of the ARE 5.0. You'll learn about the PA exam and we'll cover topics related to assessing site feasibility for multi-family housing, exploring various massing configuration options for development, and understanding feasibility reports with site-specific details. See previous episodes or register for the next ARE Live at https://www.blackspectacles.com/podcast Timestamps: 04:01 Question No. 1 08:03 Question No. 2 13:42 Question No. 3 19:45 Question No. 4 23:59 Question No. 5
Join Black Spectacles and architect Marissa Yee to learn the best study strategies for passing the PcM exam. On this episode of ARE Live, we walk through a mock exam for the Practice Management division of the ARE 5.0. You'll learn about the PcM exam and we'll cover topics related to to business development and project acquisition, proposal writing and project selection, client interaction and project initiation and more! See previous episodes or register for the next ARE Live at https://www.blackspectacles.com/podcast Timestamps: 04:10 Question No. 1 04:58 Answer for No. 1 8:58 Question No. 2 9:50 Answer for No. 2 14:55 Question No. 3 15:41 Answer for No. 3 19:00 Question No. 4 19:36 Answer for No. 4 23:50 Question No. 5 24:36 Answer for No. 5 Learn more about Black Spectacles study materials at https://www.blackspectacles.com
Join Black Spectacles and architect Marissa Yee to learn the best study strategies for passing the Project Development & Documentation exam. On this episode of ARE Live, we walk through a mock exam for the Project Development & Documentation division of the ARE 5.0 . You'll learn about the PDD exam and we'll cover topics related to coordinating disciplines for center displays, addressing non-compliance issues in ramp design, meeting requirements for lighting and more! See previous episodes or register for the next ARE Live at https://www.blackspectacles.com/podcast Timestamps: 04:04 Question No. 1 04:56 Answer for No. 1 10:28 Question No. 2 10:59 Answer for No. 2 13:30 Question No. 3 14:16 Answer for No. 3 19:50 Question No. 4 20:48 Answer for No. 4 23:33 Question No. 5 24:34 Answer for No. 5 Learn more about Black Spectacles study materials at https://www.blackspectacles.com
Join Black Spectacles and architect Garric Baker to learn the best study strategies for passing the CE exam. On this episode of ARE Live, we walk through a mock exam for the Construction & Evaluation division of the ARE. You'll learn about the CE exam and we'll cover topics related to understanding your role during the bidding process, addressing safety concerns onsite and implications of paying or withholding certificates of payment. See previous episodes or register for the next ARE Live at https://www.blackspectacles.com/podcast Timestamps: 04:26 Question No. 1 06:22 Answer for No. 1 09:36 Question No. 2 10:18 Answer for No. 2 13:18 Question No. 3 15:08 Answer for No. 3 17:18 Question No. 4 19:47 Answer for No. 4 Learn more about Black Spectacles study materials at https://www.blackspectacles.com
Join Black Spectacles and architect Andrea Monroig-Torres to learn the best study strategies for passing the PPD exam. On this episode of ARE Live, we walk through a mock exam for the Project Planning & Design division of the ARE. You'll learn about the PPD exam and we'll cover topics like understanding how to integrate building systems in the project design. See previous episodes or register for the next ARE Live at https://www.blackspectacles.com/podcast Timestamps: 04:48 Question No. 1 05:30 Answer for No. 1 07:11 Question No. 2 08:20 Answer for No. 2 18:18 Question No. 3 18:44 Answer for No. 3 21:08 Question No. 4 21:45 Answer for No. 4 28:40 Question No. 5 29:10 Answer for No. 5 Learn more about Black Spectacles study materials at https://www.blackspectacles.com
Join Black Spectacles and architect Thomas Tumelty to learn the best study strategies for passing the PjM exam. On this episode of ARE Live, we walk through a mock exam for the Project Management division of the ARE. You'll learn about the PjM exam and we'll cover topics like understanding the intricacies of architect & consultant agreements and how these agreements relate to AIA contracts. See previous episodes or register for the next ARE Live at blackspectacles.com/podcast Timestamps: 07:05 Question No. 1 08:06 Answer for No. 1 12:13 Question No. 2 13:05 Answer for No. 2 16:27 Question No. 3 17:58 Answer for No. 3 20:03 Question No. 4 22:10 Answer for No. 4 Learn more about Black Spectacles study materials at blackspectacles.com
Join guest expert Felipe Guerrero to learn how sustainability impacts different stages of a project. This episode specifically covers how sustainability concerns show up on the PA, PPD, and PDD divisions of the ARE 5.0
Learn all about firm financial documents and what you need to evaluate the financial health of a firm.
In this ARE Live episode, we walk through designing an egress system from start to finish. We'll start at the beginning by determining occupant loads, then how to arrange the components of an egress system, and finally discuss some detailed considerations about egress that you'll make during the CD phase of the project.
Tune into this episode of ARE Live, where we work through one question from each division of the ARE, tying them all together with test taking tips and strategies. We'll discuss the overlap amongst the divisions, how to prepare for each one, and test taking tips that will help you no matter which division you have scheduled next.
Join as we work through a Project Management case study. We’ll go through 7 original questions and a set of case study documents with our guest expert and longtime Black Spectacles collaborator Darion Ziegler. She’ll share case study tips that are applicable to all divisions of the ARE, and we'll go over questions about developing a fee for a project, zoning requirements, and contracts. You can find the Mock Exam link in our ARE Community by going to https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/are-live-pjm-case-study/4778/3 If you learn best by working through tough problems in real time with others, then we encourage you to try our Virtual Workshops, available with our Expert membership. Go to https://go.blackspectacles.com/pricing to get started. If you’re already a subscriber, you can upgrade to an Expert membership by logging into your account and clicking “manage subscription.”
Looking to brush up on practice management? At our ARE Live broadcast on November 17, 2022, we’ll go over some of the most important concepts of Practice Management as we review a mock exam with our expert guest and Black Spectacles Virtual Workshop Instructor Emily Epple. We’ll go through questions that cover PcM knowledge and skills you’ll need to pass the exam, including firm financials, legal structures, and contracts. We’ll also answer any of your burning practice management questions with a Q&A session. You can find the Mock Exam link on this episode's ARE Community page https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/are-live-pcm-mock-exam/4680 If you learn best by working through tough problems in real time with others, then we encourage you to try our Virtual Workshops, available with our Expert membership. Go to https://go.blackspectacles.com/pricing to get started. If you’re already a subscriber, you can upgrade to an Expert membership by logging into your account and clicking “manage subscription.”
Need some extra practice tackling those tough ARE math problems? In this episode, we’ll review questions from the PA, PPD, and PDD divisions, solving complex math questions that you will come across in these three divisions. Virtual Workshop Instructor Hayley Pugh will cover topics such as performing a zoning analysis, calculating the R-value of a wall system, and determining the amount of required parking on a site based on the program and zoning requirements. You can find the Mock Exam link in our ARE Community by going to http://go.blackspectacles.com , and clicking "Resources", "ARE Community". If your ARE test prep is benefiting from learning with a licensed architect in real-time, we encourage you to try our Virtual Workshops, available with our Expert Membership. Go to http://go.blackspectacles.com , and click "Pricing", "Individual" to get started.
Join Black Spectacles' Virtual Workshop Instructor Marissa Yee for for a mock exam on Project Planning & Design. We’ll review several questions related to the preliminary design of sites and buildings, design concepts, sustainability, and various codes and regulations. You can find the Mock Exam link in our ARE Community by going to Black Spectacles: Architecture Courses, Tutorials & Exam Prep , and clicking "Resources", "ARE Community". If your ARE test prep is benefiting from learning with a licensed architect in real-time, we encourage you to try our Virtual Workshops, available with our Expert Membership. Go to Black Spectacles: Architecture Courses, Tutorials & Exam Prep , and click "Pricing", "Individual" to get started.
Simulate your Construction & Evaluation exam day experience with a mock case study! Whether you’re studying for CE or just need some extra guidance with case studies, you won’t want to miss this episode of ARE Live. To get the full visual experience for each question, you can watch the video on our website - just go to go.blackspectacles.com, then click "Resources", "ARE Live Podcast" to view! Case studies on the ARE represent real-world architectural projects that require you to synthesize multiple pieces of information. These exam questions can take some practice, so we’ve developed an original 6-question Mock Exam from a set of construction administration documents. In this study session, Coach Garric Baker gives in-depth explanations for these never-before-seen Practice Exam questions. He’ll show you how to navigate case studies on the ARE, provide some valuable test-taking strategies, and cover how to put together a Change Order. You can find the Mock Exam link in our ARE Community by going to go.blackspectacles.com, and clicking "Resources", "ARE Community". If your ARE test prep is benefiting from learning with a licensed architect in real-time, we encourage you to try our Virtual Workshops, available with our Expert Membership. Go to go.blackspectacles.com, and click "Pricing", "Individual" to get started.
What do Practice Management, Project Management, and Construction and Evaluation have in common? Math! In this episode of ARE Live, we review key objectives around math as it relates to the ARE 5.0. To get the full visual experience for each question, you can watch the video on our website - just go to go.blackspectacles.com, then click "Resources", "ARE Live Podcast" to view! Using a Mock Exam, Virtual Workshop Instructor Haley Pugh will discuss a handful of questions from PcM, PjM, and CE to guide you through some classic math that you’ll need to master in order to pass the ARE. We’ll cover topics such as firm financials, updating cost of work estimates, and reviewing applications for payment. Our experts also share top tips for navigating NCARB’s whiteboard and calculator on your next exam. No matter which division you’re studying for, this episode is sure to help you brush up on your ARE math skills - so grab your calculators and follow along! You can find the Mock Exam in our ARE Community by going to go.blackspectacles.com, and clicking "Resources", "ARE Community". Are you ready to take your studies beyond ARE Live? See which Black Spectacles Membership is right for you and start studying today: Go to go.blackspectacles.com, and click "Pricing", "Individual" to get started.
Want to brighten up your ARE test prep? In this episode of ARE Live, a top podcast for aspiring architects, we review a Programming & Analysis Mock Exam with a focus on sun, wind, and light in honor of the summer solstice. We’re joined by special guest Omar Al-Hassawi to cover sun path diagrams, microclimate, how to design with the sun in mind for daylighting and passive heating, and more. With detailed explanations for five practice questions, this episode will help prepare you for any weather-related questions you may see on your PA exam. To get the full visual experience for each question, you can watch the video on our website - just go to go.blackspectacles.com, then click "Resources", "ARE Live Podcast" to view! Don’t forget to complete the Mock Exam in our ARE Community before pressing play and get one step closer to passing the ARE 5.0, by going to go.blackspectacles.com, and clicking "Resources", "ARE Community". If you’re benefitting from following along in real-time with a licensed architect, we encourage you to try out Virtual Workshops, available with our Expert Membership: Go to go.blackspectacles.com, and click "Pricing", "Individual" to get started.
In this episode of ARE Live, a top podcast for architects, we’re bringing you a 3-in-1 Mock Exam! There are topics that span across multiple divisions of the ARE and one of those key concepts is site selection. If you’re studying for Project Planning and Design, Project Development and Documentation, or Programming and Analysis you won’t want to skip this episode, where we revisit five ARE 5.0 Practice Exam questions all about site selection with an expert architect. We’ll discuss how to locate a building on a site taking topography, zoning regulations, and microclimate into consideration. We’ll also cover environmental impact studies, stormwater runoff, and more. These sample ARE 5.0 Practice Exam questions will help prepare you for PPD, PDD, and PA so that you can go into exam day with confidence in your ability to select a site based on criteria and zoning. To get the full visual experience for each question, you can watch the video on our website - just go to go.blackspectacles.com, then click "Resources", "ARE Live Podcast" to view! Don’t forget to take the Mock Exam ahead of time to follow along and check your answers: You can find the Mock Exam link in our ARE Community by going to go.blackspectacles.com, and clicking "Resources", "ARE Community". Ready to master the ARE one objective at a time? Start studying with Black Spectacles today: Go to go.blackspectacles.com, and click "Pricing", "Individual" to get started.
Becoming a licensed architect is no small task. We know the licensure process can be overwhelming, so in this episode of ARE Live we’re giving you the ultimate guide to getting licensed. We’ll share the key steps you need to complete in order to become a licensed architect, with expert advice from NCARB’s Vice President of Examination, Jared Zurn. We’ll cover ARE study strategies, understanding licensure requirements by state, navigating the AXP and the upcoming migration to PSI test administration. Add this step-by-step guide to your ARE 5.0 prep and start hitting those milestones! To get the full visual experience, you can watch the video on our website - just go to go.blackspectacles.com, then click "Resources", "ARE Live Podcast" to view! You can find additional information on this topic in our ARE Community by going to go.blackspectacles.com, and clicking "Resources", "ARE Community". If you’re feeling empowered to take your ARE 5.0 prep to the next level, check out our Black Spectacles memberships: Go to go.blackspectacles.com, and click "Pricing", "Individual" to get started.
What’s better than prepping for one division? Prepping for three! Previously, we’ve focused our attention on one division during ARE Live, but as there are multiple objectives that span several divisions, we’re strengthening your ARE acumen by approaching broader objectives and not just divisions. In this ARE Live, we’re covering structural design which crops up on Project Planning and Design, Project Development and Documentation, and Programming and Analysis. We work with an expert in the field who will share their strategies on how to best understand structures as they appear on the exam and in practical application. Equipping you with the mastery of structures as an objective, it’ll put you further ahead when it comes time to prep for each of these divisions. To get the full visual experience for each question, you can watch the video on our website - just go to go.blackspectacles.com, then click "Resources", "ARE Live Podcast" to view! Are you looking for a study partner to work on structures with? Head to our ARE Community to find other ARE candidates who can add to your study routine. Psst, we also have experts who can answer any clarifying questions you have about structures specifically or any of the six ARE divisions. You can find the Mock Exam link in our ARE Community by going to go.blackspectacles.com, and clicking "Resources", "ARE Community". Ready to conquer more objectives? Get to all of our ARE 5.0 study materials with one of our memberships. Go to go.blackspectacles.com, and click "Pricing", "Individual" to get started.
We’re back to review another Construction and Evaluation (CE) Mock Exam with… drumroll, please… April Drake! Black Spectacles’ Construction and Evaluation materials have recently been refreshed with new Video Lectures (starring your host April Drake), Lecture Slides, Study Guides, and Quizzes. Don’t miss this episode of ARE Live where we’ll talk through a handful of CE mock exam questions modeled after our ARE 5.0 Practice Exams. We’ll cover CE material related to the bidding and negotiation processes, support of the construction process, and evaluation of completed projects. To get the full visual experience for each question, you can watch the video on our website - just go to go.blackspectacles.com, then click "Resources", "ARE Live Podcast" to view! Get a taste of our NCARB-approved ARE 5.0 Practice Exams in this episode. We’ll be breaking down each answer with in-depth explanations, so be sure to answer the practice exam questions ahead of time to follow along in our ARE Community by going to go.blackspectacles.com, and clicking "Resources", "ARE Community". Ready to get licensed with the help of Black Spectacles Practice Exams? Start studying with a Black Spectacles Membership today: Go to go.blackspectacles.com, and click "Pricing", "Individual" to get started.
On today's ARE Live broadcast, Thursday, January 20, 2022 at noon CT, we’ll run through an exercise from one of our Virtual Workshops with Instructor Marissa Yee. She’ll review a few Project Development & Documentation practice questions focused on the integration and documentation of building systems, material selection, and material assemblies into a project. This is a great opportunity to see how hands-on and in-depth our Virtual Workshops are, so don’t miss it. To get the full visual experience for each question, you can watch the video on our website - just go to go.blackspectacles.com, then click "Resources", "ARE Live Podcast" to view! Be sure to answer the exercise questions in advance so you can review your answers with Marissa! You can find the Mock Exam link in our ARE Community by going to go.blackspectacles.com, and clicking "Resources", "ARE Community". Interested in participating in our Virtual Workshops? Go to go.blackspectacles.com, and click "Pricing", "Individual" to get started.
On today's ARE Live episode, a panel of female architects will join us to discuss the unique challenges women face in the architecture field. Our guest speakers will share stories of how they've overcome various obstacles in their careers, as well as action items for everyone in the field to foster a more inclusive and equitable space. Join the conversation on our ARE Community: https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/are-live-women-in-architecture/3765
On this ARE Live broadcast on Thursday, November 11 at noon CT, Mike Newman will be back to work through a Project Management Mock Exam! We’ll review five questions that cover PjM knowledge and skills related to project delivery methods, code analysis, billable hours, and more. Be sure to go through the mock exam in advance so you can review your answers live with Mike! https://blackspectacles.typeform.com/to/oe4JFWEs
In this ARE Live episode on October 21, 2021, Mike Newman covers some of the most important concepts of Project Planning & Design with a mock exam. Be sure to go through the mock exam in advance so you can review your answers live with Mike! https://blackspectacles.typeform.com/to/lfmqSrHE
In our upcoming ARE Live episode on September 16, we’ll be hosting a panel discussion on ARE Testing Tips for ESL (English as a Second Language) Candidates. We'll have a few guest speakers join us to share their experiences with the licensure process as non-native English speakers, as well as their top testing tips on how to overcome a language barrier on the ARE.
At our next ARE Live broadcast on Thursday, August 12 at noon CT, we’ll run through an exercise from one of our Virtual Workshops with Instructor Jori Colarusso. She’ll review a Construction & Evaluation exercise and discuss issues related to the bidding process, including project delivery methods and contractor selection. This is a great opportunity to see how hands-on and in-depth our Virtual Workshops are, so don’t miss it. Be sure to answer the exercise questions in advance so you can review your answers live with Jori! https://blackspectacles.typeform.com/to/ZcJ83zuw
At this ARE Live broadcast on July 22, 2021, we’ll review some of the most important concepts of Programming & Analysis, and share some extra practice exam questions as we review a mock exam with Mike Newman. We’ll go through about five questions that cover PA knowledge and skills related to researching and evaluating client requirements, building code and zoning regulations, and site data. Be sure to go through the mock exam ahead of time so you can review your answers live with Mike! https://blackspectacles.typeform.com/to/qwWfOgu7
At this ARE Live broadcast on June 17, 2021, we’ll be hosting a panel discussion on ARE testing order and strategy. We’ll talk with licensed architects who will share their strategies behind the order in which they took their exams, and how to best prepare.
At our next ARE Live broadcast on May 20, 2021, we’ll run through an exercise from one of our Virtual Workshops with instructor Darion Ziegler. She’ll go through a Project Management exercise and discuss issues related to office standards, development of project teams, and overall project control of client, fee and risk management. This is a great opportunity to see how hands-on and in-depth our Virtual Workshops are, so don’t miss it! To get the full benefit, go through the problems ahead of time so you can analyze your answers live with Darion! https://blackspectacles.typeform.com/to/YFkMCT5d
At our next ARE Live broadcast on April 15, 2021, we’ll review some of the most important concepts of Practice Management, and share some extra practice exam questions as we review a mock exam with Mike Newman. We’ll go through about five questions that cover PcM knowledge and skills related to pre-contract tasks including negotiation, human resource management, and consultant development. Be sure to go through the mock exam ahead of time so you can review your answers live with Mike! https://blackspectacles.typeform.com/to/mFgNch0g
At our next ARE Live broadcast on March 18, 2021, we’ll be hosting a panel discussion on the new ARE format which went live on December 14th of last year. We’ll talk with people who have taken the ARE from home via online proctoring. They’ll share their experience with this new exam delivery method and tell you everything you need to know to successfully take the exam remotely.
At our next ARE Live broadcast on February 25, 2021, we will run through an exercise from one of our Virtual Workshops with Mark Bailey. He’ll go through PDD’s "Selecting Rated Assemblies Based on Building Type, Site & Life Safety" exercise. This is a great opportunity to see how hands-on and in-depth our Virtual Workshops are, so don’t miss it! To get the full benefit, go through the problems ahead of time so you can analyze your answers live with Mark! https://blackspectacles.typeform.com/to/G0SlPWha
Review some of the most important concepts with Construction & Evaluation, and get some extra practice exam questions as we review a mock exam with Mike Newman. We’ll go through about five questions that cover CE knowledge and skills related to bidding and negotiation processes, support of the construction process, and evaluation of completed projects. Be sure to go through the mock exam ahead of time so you can review your answers live with Mike! https://blackspectacles.typeform.com/to/FwAWNytG
We are speaking with a learning expert on the best study tactics and strategies to help you pass the ARE. While focusing on the content and material is important, making sure you’re using the right methods and motives to retain that information is a really vital component to your studies.
Find out why our weekly Virtual Workshops are getting a 9/10 rating! We'll feature one of our in-depth, group exercises from our PcM Virtual Workshop led by Coach Paul during ARE Live so you can experience what they're about, and get some bonus studying in (fist pump).
Resident expert Mike Newman guides us through a Project Development & Documentation mock exam. We will cover PDD knowledge and skills relating to building materials, building systems, detailing and documentation, project specifications, and adhering to code requirements. Extra studying for one of the big tests like PDD is always valuable so don’t miss it. Engage on our ARE Community and find the link to the mock exam here - https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/are-live-project-development-documentation/1977
We will hear from a panel of architects who passed the ARE during some stressful times in their lives. They’ll give good insight into how to stay focused, how to carve out time to study, how to overcome exam day jitters and how they ultimately completed all the divisions. This will be really useful to help navigate your testing and studying schedules right now.
Get to know what our Virtual Workshops are all about! We'll feature one of our group exercises for the PPD exam led by our Virtual Workshop coach so you get a variety of practice and preparation for test day. Be sure to go through the exercise and accompanying questions, then follow along as Coach Liz reviews the exercise and answers live - https://blackspectacles.typeform.com/to/qJcHtvh0
Join Black Spectacles and ARE expert Mike Newman as we review a Programming & Analysis mock exam. Touching on development knowledge and skills relating to architectural programming, environmental, social, and economic issues, as well as codes and regulations, you’ll be the pro when we’re done. Take the mock exam here so you're ready to follow along - https://blackspectacles.typeform.com/to/mmoVg6
We will use a mock exam to cover Project Planning & Design issues relating to the generation or evaluation of design alternatives that synthesize environmental, cultural, behavioral, technical and economic issues. Take the mock exam here - https://blackspectacles.typeform.com/to/fImnQNU7 and follow along as Mike explains the answers.
Join Black Spectacles and architect Mike Newman for our Project Management mock exam. With these practice questions, we will explore issues related to resource management, project work planning, project execution, and project quality control.
Join Black Spectacles and architect Mike Newman for our Practice Management mock exam. With these practice questions, we will explore issues related to creating a team, ethics, standard of care, and everything else you should know about the practice management side of architecture.
Join us as we discuss Construction & Evaluation with Mike Newman. Using a mock exam, we’ll cover all of the most perplexing and difficult topics in this division of the ARE. With these practice questions, we will explore issues related to bidding and negotiation processes, support of the construction process, and evaluation of completed projects. To view 2019 Construction & Evaluation Mock Exam visit: https://blackspectacles.com/podcast/episode/construction-evaluation-mock-exam-2019-are-live To view the the thread in our ARE Community with Marc about adapting to our new normal; working from home and practicing social distancing visit: https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/how-are-you-adjusting-to-the-new-norm/923/58 And if you’re looking for a new study method, check out our comprehensive ARE prep modules: https://blackspectacles.com/products/are-exam-prep 15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: CE031920PC
Getting licensed is a rigorous process and takes most aspiring architects several years to complete. It’s easy to look at the ARE and licensure as a major obstacle in the way of where you want to go with your career. During this episode, we will discuss how to remove diversity obstacles in the path to licensure with a panel of architects. Our panelists will share their experiences and provide some solutions-oriented advice on how to overcome those hurdles, and how colleagues and leaders can eliminate them in the profession. We'll share solutions to overcoming obstacles that are applicable to everyone in the field. What is Black Spectacles? We're the only learning platform created entirely for architects. We offer an entire suite of study materials -video lectures, online practice exams, and digital flashcards - to get you licensed fast. And if you’re looking for a new study method, check out our comprehensive ARE prep modules:https://blackspectacles.com/products/are-exam-prep
Getting licensed is a rigorous process and takes most aspiring architects several years to complete. It’s easy to look at the ARE and licensure as a major obstacle in the way of where you want to go with your career. During this episode, we’ll talk with a panel of architects who didn’t take the traditional path to licensure. Listen to their insights on what they would do differently knowing what they know now. Their stories will leave you feeling motivated to tackle licensure and put the ARE behind you. What is Black Spectacles? We're the only learning platform created entirely for architects. We offer an entire suite of study materials - video lectures, online practice exams, and digital flashcards - to get you licensed fast. And if you’re looking for a new study method, check out our comprehensive ARE prep modules: https://blackspectacles.com/products/are-exam-prep 15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: PDD013020BKS
Getting licensed is a rigorous process and takes most aspiring architects several years to complete. It’s easy to look at the ARE and licensure as a major obstacle in the way of where you want to go with your career. During this episode, we’ll explore issues relating to the generation or evaluation of design alternatives that synthesize environmental, cultural, behavioral, technical, and economic issues. What is Black Spectacles? We're the only learning platform created entirely for architects. We offer an entire suite of study materials - video lectures, online practice exams, and digital flashcards - to get you licensed fast. And if you’re looking for a new study method, check out our comprehensive ARE prep modules: https://blackspectacles.com/products/are-exam-prep 15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: PPD121919PC
Join us as we discuss Programming and Analysis with Mike Newman. Using a mock exam, we will explore project development knowledge and skills relating to architectural programming; environmental, social, and economic issues; codes and regulations. What is Black Spectacles? We're the only learning platform created entirely for architects. We offer an entire suite of study materials - video lectures, online practice exams, and digital flashcards - to get you licensed fast. And if you’re looking for a new study method, check out our comprehensive ARE prep modules: https://blackspectacles.com/products/are-exam-prep 15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: PA112119PC
Join Black Spectacles as we share strategies on how to mentally prepare yourself for the ARE experience. No matter where you are in your ARE journey, you will come away with tips you can use immediately! What is Black Spectacles? We're the only learning platform created entirely for architects. We offer an entire suite of study materials - video lectures, online practice exams, and digital flashcards - to get you licensed fast. And if you’re looking for a new study method, check out our comprehensive ARE prep modules: https://blackspectacles.com/products/are-exam-prep 15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: TIP101019PC
Getting licensed is a rigorous process and takes most aspiring architects several years to complete. It’s easy to look at the ARE and licensure as a major obstacle in the way of where you want to go with your career. During this episode, we’ll talk with a panel of architects who didn’t take the traditional path to licensure. Listen to their insights on what they would do differently knowing what they know now. Their stories will leave you feeling motivated to tackle licensure and put the ARE behind you. What is Black Spectacles? We're the only learning platform created entirely for architects. We offer an entire suite of study materials - video lectures, online practice exams, and digital flashcards - to get you licensed fast. And if you’re looking for a new study method, check out our comprehensive ARE prep modules: https://blackspectacles.com/products/are-exam-prep 15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: LIC92419PC
Join us as we discuss Project Management. Using a mock exam, we’ll cover all of the most perplexing and difficult topics in this division of the ARE. With these practice questions, we will explore issues related to resource management, project work planning, project execution, and project quality control. These tools will help you feel comfortable demonstrating your understanding of the concepts & principles that will be covered in the ARE Project Management exam. What is Black Spectacles? We're the only learning platform created entirely for architects. We offer an entire suite of study materials - video lectures, online practice exams, and digital flashcards - to get you licensed fast. And if you’re looking for a new study method, check out our comprehensive ARE prep modules: https://blackspectacles.com/products/are-exam-prep 15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: PJM82719PC
Join us as we discuss Practice Management with Mike Newman. Using a mock exam, we’ll cover all of the most perplexing and difficult topics in this division of the ARE With these practice questions, we will explore issues related to creating a team, ethics, standard of care, and everything else you should know about the practice management side of architecture. After this episode, you’ll have useful test taking strategies to help you feel comfortable demonstrating your knowledge of practice management principles that you need to know for the exam. What is Black Spectacles? We're the only learning platform created entirely for architects. We offer an entire suite of study materials - video lectures, online practice exams, and digital flashcards - to get you licensed fast. And if you’re looking for a new study method, check out our comprehensive ARE prep modules: https://blackspectacles.com/products/are-exam-prep 15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: PCM73019PC
Learn the best tips and tricks from A’19 attendees who have passed the ARE — from studying habits to exam strategies. Get inspired from these success stories and apply the tactics to your plan of attack. What is Black Spectacles? We're the only learning platform created entirely for architects. We offer an entire suite of study materials - video lectures, online practice exams, and digital flashcards - to get you licensed fast. And if you’re looking for a new study method, check out our comprehensive ARE prep modules: https://blackspectacles.com/products/are-exam-prep
This year at A’19, Mike Newman will be presenting the Top 10 Tips for Passing the ARE. Before we head to Vegas, we are giving you one of his essential tips. Knowing contracts and how they relate to the ARE is key for passing. Join us as we dive deep into the contracts and show you what you need to know about the B101, A201, and A101 when you take the exam. What is Black Spectacles? We're the only learning platform created entirely for architects. We offer an entire suite of study materials - video lectures, online practice exams, and digital flashcards - to get you licensed fast. And if you’re looking for a new study method, check out our comprehensive ARE prep modules: https://blackspectacles.com/products/are-exam-prep 15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: KYC52819PC
Join us as we discuss Construction & Evaluation with Mike Newman. Using a mock exam, we’ll cover all of the most perplexing and difficult topics in this division of the ARE. With these practice questions, we will explore issues related to bidding and negotiation processes, support of the construction process, and evaluation of completed projects. These tools will help you feel comfortable demonstrating your understanding of construction contract execution, construction support services, payment request processing, and project closeout. What is Black Spectacles? We're the only learning platform created entirely for architects. We offer an entire suite of study materials - video lectures, online practice exams, and digital flashcards - to get you licensed fast. And if you’re looking for a new study method, check out our comprehensive ARE prep modules: https://blackspectacles.com/products/are-exam-prep 15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: CE41619PC
Learn why and how the questions on the ARE are written so that you’re prepared to own them on test day. Heather Rivera, our resident architect, will explain the 5 question types you’ll see on the ARE . She will dive into why they exist and the best ways to efficiently attack them. After this episode, you’ll know how to beat the questions rather than letting them beat you. This episode is best viewed as a video because of the visual nature of the practice exams. You can view the video here: https://bksp.es/utq2019 What is Black Spectacles? We're the only learning platform created entirely for architects. We offer an entire suite of study materials - video lectures, online practice exams, and digital flashcards - to get you licensed fast. And if you’re looking for a new study method, check out our comprehensive ARE prep modules: https://blackspectacles.com/products/are-exam-prep 15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: UTQ32119PC
15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: PDD22119PC Join us for Project Development & Documentation (PDD) discussion with Mike Newman. PDD focuses on all issues relating to building materials, building systems, detailing and documentation, project specifications, and adhering to code requirements. We will be using a mock exam as an opportunity to discuss some of the more vexing topics on this division, as well as delve into strategies for answering. This will be a good introduction on how to navigate the question types you will find on this division of the ARE. What is Black Spectacles? We're the only learning platform created entirely for architects. We offer an entire suite of study materials - video lectures, online practice exams, and digital flashcards - to get you licensed fast. And if you’re looking for a new study method, check out our comprehensive ARE prep modules: https://blackspectacles.com/products/are-exam-prep
15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: PPD12419PC Join us as we discuss Project Planning & Design with Mike Newman. Using a mock exam, we’ll cover all of the most perplexing and difficult topics in this division of the ARE. Project Planning & Design focuses on all issues relating to the generation or evaluation of design alternatives that synthesize environmental, cultural, behavioral, technical, and economic issues. We will be using a mock exam as an opportunity to discuss some of the more vexing topics on this division, as well as delve into strategies for answering. This will be a good introduction on how to navigate the question types you will find on this division of the ARE. What is Black Spectacles? We're the only learning platform created entirely for architects. We offer an entire suite of study materials - video lectures, online practice exams, and digital flashcards - to get you licensed fast. And if you’re looking for a new study method, check out our comprehensive ARE prep modules: https://blackspectacles.com/products/are-exam-prep
15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: PA121318PC Join us as we discuss Programming and Analysis with Mike Newman. Using a mock exam, we’ll cover all of the most perplexing and difficult topics in this division of the ARE. With these practice questions, we will explore project development knowledge and skills relating to architectural programming; environmental, social, and economic issues; codes and regulations. These tools will help you feel comfortable demonstrating your understanding of the concepts & principles that will be covered in the ARE Programming and Analysis exam. What is Black Spectacles? We're the only learning platform created entirely for architects. We offer an entire suite of study materials - video lectures, online practice exams, and digital flashcards - to get you licensed fast. And if you’re looking for a new study method, check out our comprehensive ARE prep modules: https://blackspectacles.com/products/are-exam-prep
15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: PJM111518PC Join us as we discuss Project Management with Mike Newman. Using a mock exam, we’ll cover all of the most perplexing and difficult topics in this division of the ARE. With these practice questions, we will explore issues related to resource management, project work planning, project execution, and project quality control. These tools will help you feel comfortable demonstrating your understanding of the concepts & principles that will be covered in the ARE Project Management exam. What is Black Spectacles? We're the only learning platform created entirely for architects. We offer an entire suite of study materials - video lectures, online practice exams, and digital flashcards - to get you licensed fast. And if you’re looking for a new study method, check out our comprehensive ARE prep modules: https://blackspectacles.com/products/are-exam-prep
15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: CTA103018PC In this episode we sit down with one of our Black Spectacles ARE Prep Coaches and a psychology expert to discuss what test anxiety is, how managing it can improve your exam scores, and specific ways to help overcome it. We’ll be asking for your input on what you’ve found makes you nervous or trips you up, and give you our tips & tricks for staying cool, calm, and collected. After this episode, you’ll have the opportunity to read a blog post with information from our researchers, and download a variety of useful test taking strategies to help you feel comfortable and relaxed when you take the exam. What is Black Spectacles? We're the only learning platform created entirely for architects. We offer an entire suite of study materials - video lectures, online practice exams, and digital flashcards - to get you licensed fast. And if you’re looking for a new study method, check out our comprehensive ARE prep modules: https://blackspectacles.com/products/are-exam-prep
15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: STR91118PC Mike Newman and Ji Moon, a structural engineer and architect, discuss the structural formulas and concepts you’ll see on the ARE. They’ll review a few different mock exam questions so you can learn how these types of questions are written and get a better sense of the structural considerations you’re expected to know. After this episode, you’ll have variety of useful test taking strategies to help you feel comfortable demonstrating what you need to know about structures when you take the exam. What is Black Spectacles? We're the only learning platform created entirely for architects. We offer an entire suite of study materials - video lectures, online practice exams, and digital flashcards - to get you licensed fast. And if you’re looking for a new study method, check out our comprehensive ARE prep modules: https://blackspectacles.com/products/are-exam-prep
15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: PCM71018PC Join Heather Rivera, our resident architect, and Mike Newman who will be discussing creating a team, ethics, standard of care, and everything else you should know about the practice management side of architecture. After this episode, you’ll have useful test taking strategies to help you feel comfortable demonstrating your knowledge of practice management principles that you need to know for the exam. What is Black Spectacles? We're the only learning platform created entirely for architects. We offer an entire suite of study materials - video lectures, online practice exams, and digital flashcards - to get you licensed fast. And if you’re looking for a new study method, check out our comprehensive ARE prep modules: https://blackspectacles.com/products/are-exam-prep
15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: TIPS6518PC Join us at this ARE Live Podcast episode to learn the best study strategies and test taking tips to pass the ARE 5.0. We’ll be live with Mike Newman showing you what you can expect to see on the 5.0 exam. You’ll also learn the best strategies for answering each new question type, and we’ll even use one of our practice exams that look just like the real ARE so you can get familiar with these question types. After this episode, you’ll have a game plan for tackling the ARE 5.0 and useful test taking strategies to help you feel comfortable demonstrating what you need to know for the exam. What is Black Spectacles? We're the only learning platform created entirely for architects. We offer an entire suite of study materials - video lectures, online practice exams, and digital flashcards - to get you licensed fast. And if you’re looking for a new study method, check out our comprehensive ARE prep modules: https://blackspectacles.com/products/are-exam-prep
15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership for AIA Members: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: CASE5818PC Join us as we discuss the ARE case studies with Mike Newman. Using a mock case study, we’ll cover everything you need to know about this new section on the exam so you’ll have a game plan to complete the case studies before time expires during the real exam. You'll also learn the best strategies for approaching and executing the case studies so you can feel comfortable demonstrating your understanding of the concepts and principles that you'll need to know when you take the ARE. Download the mock case study exercise @ https://bksp.es/2KExfFz What is Black Spectacles? We're the only learning platform created entirely for architects. We offer an entire suite of study materials - video lectures, online practice exams, and digital flashcards - to get you licensed fast. And if you’re looking for a new study method, check out our comprehensive ARE prep modules: https://blackspectacles.com/products/are-exam-prep
15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership for AIA Members: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: STEPS41018PC With different requirements in each state, it’s no secret that there’s a lot to consider on your path to licensure. Join us at this ARE Live Podcast episode to shore up your understanding of the steps to getting licensed. We’ll be live with two licensing advisors showing you what the general licensure requirements are, then we’ll break down how licensure requirements vary by state. After this episode, you’ll understand everything you need to do in order to become a licensed architect so you can get back on track to licensure. And if you’re looking for a new study method, check out our comprehensive ARE prep modules: https://blackspectacles.com/products/are-exam-prep
15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership for AIA Members: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: CONTRACT3618PC Join us as we discuss the contracts and legal issues that you’ll need to be familiar with when you take the ARE. Hear from Mike Newman and Attorney Mike Hanahan, Partner at Schiff Hardin and UIC Adjunct Professor (in charge of the famous Schiff Hardin lectures). He is regularly involved in both negotiating major construction contracts and representing clients in project-related disputes. Using real contracts, Mike and Mike will show you what you need to know about the B101, A201, and A101 when you take the exam. After this episode you’ll feel comfortable demonstrating your understanding of the concepts & principles of the contracts that you’ll need to be familiar with when you take the ARE. And if you’re looking for a new study method, check out our comprehensive ARE prep modules: https://blackspectacles.com/products/are-exam-prep
15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership for AIA Members: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: PARENTS22018PC Are you trying to balance preparing for your exams and parenthood? Then you’ll want to join us and our panel of licensed architects who found time to study for the exam and made sure their kids didn’t miss a meal. You’ll learn some of their best tips and study strategies, discover their most useful resources, and learn about different approaches to taking the exam - all while balancing family life. And if you’re looking for a new study method, check out our comprehensive ARE prep modules: https://blackspectacles.com/products/are-exam-prep
15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership for AIA Members: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: VIGNT13018PC Using a few mock vignettes, we cover everything you need to know so you’ll have a game plan when you take on this section on the real exam. You'll also learn the best strategies for approaching and executing the vignettes section so you can feel comfortable demonstrating your understanding of the concepts and principles that you'll need to know when you take the ARE. Click here to download the mock vignette exercises that Mike Newman reviews live during the episode. http://bksp.es/2BuoGaO Mike Newman is an instructor for the AIA ARE Prep Curriculum powered by Black Spectacles, he’s an Adjunct Professor at the School of the Art Institute Chicago, and he also runs his own architectural practice, SHED Chicago.
15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership for AIA Members: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: PPP121217PC Join us as we discuss Programming, Planning & Practice with Mike Newman. Using a mock exam, we’ll cover all of the most perplexing and difficult topics in this division of the ARE. With these practice questions, we will explore issues related to the application of project development knowledge and skills relating to architectural programming; environmental, social, and economic issues; codes and regulations; and project and practice management. These tools will help you feel comfortable demonstrating your understanding of the concepts & principles that will be covered in the ARE Programming, Planning & Practice exam. Take the mock exam at: https://blackspectacles.typeform.com/to/ibGUrH Mike Newman is an instructor for the AIA ARE Prep Curriculum powered by Black Spectacles, he’s an Adjunct Professor at the School of the Art Institute Chicago, and he also runs his own architectural practice, SHED Chicago.
15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership for AIA Members: Visit: blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: NAH110717PC Do you want to know the best tips and tricks for passing the ARE? Join us and our panel of newly licensed architects for the opportunity to pick the brains of some of the best and brightest. Find out their study strategies, discover their most useful resources, and learn about different approaches to taking the exam. And if you’re looking for a new study method, check out our comprehensive ARE prep modules: https://blackspectacles.com/products/are-exam-prep
15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership for AIA Members: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: SPD101017PC Join us as we discuss Site Planning & Design. Using a mock exam, we’ll cover all of the most perplexing and difficult topics in this division of the ARE. With these practice questions, we will explore issues related to site planning concepts, site analysis ideas, and site details. These tools will help you feel comfortable demonstrating your understanding of the concepts & principles that will be covered in the ARE Site Planning and Design Exam. Take the mock exam here: https://blackspectacles.typeform.com/to/rZuzwe
15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership for AIA Members: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: CDS92117PC Join us as we discuss Construction Documents & Services with Mike Newman. Using a mock exam, we’ll cover all of the most perplexing and difficult topics in this division of the ARE. With these practice questions, we will explore issues related to contracts & different business entities, construction processes, and how to calculate & set your fees. These tools will help you feel comfortable demonstrating your understanding of understanding of codes, sustainability, and how to tackle the Section Vignette. Take the mock exam here: http://bksp.es/2haFH59 Mike Newman is an instructor for the AIA ARE Prep Curriculum powered by Black Spectacles, he’s an Adjunct Professor at the School of the Art Institute Chicago, and he also runs his own architectural practice, SHED Chicago.
15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership for AIA Members: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: HOW81517PC Do you want to know the best tips and tricks for passing the ARE? Join us and our panel of newly licensed architects for the opportunity to pick the brains of some of the best and brightest. Find out their study strategies, discover their most useful resources, and learn about different approaches to taking the exam. Hear each of our panelists discuss their approach to the ARE including study strategies, study materials and resources, advice they'd give other young architects or the best advice they've received themselves, and why their exam approach is the right one for them. Listen in and get some first-hand tips and advice to help you choose your own ARE path. And if you’re looking for a new study method, check out our comprehensive ARE prep modules: https://blackspectacles.com/products/are-exam-prep
15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership for AIA Members: Visit: blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: 71117CEPC Join Black Spectacles and Mike Newman for our Construction & Evaluation discussion. Using a mock exam, we’ll cover all of the most perplexing and difficult topics in this division of the ARE. With these practice questions, we will explore issues related to bidding and negotiation processes, support of the construction process, and evaluation of completed projects. These tools will help you feel comfortable demonstrating your understanding of construction contract execution, construction support services, payment request processing, and project closeout. Take the mini-mock exam here: http://bksp.es/cne-questions Mike Newman is an instructor for the AIA ARE Prep Curriculum powered by Black Spectacles, he’s an Adjunct Professor at the School of the Art Institute Chicago, and he also runs his own architectural practice, SHED Chicago.
15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership for AIA Members: Visit: blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: 6617PAPC Join Black Spectacles and Mike Newman for our Programming and Analysis discussion. We will be using sample mock exam questions as an opportunity to discuss some of the more vexing topics, as well as delve into strategies for answering. This will be a good introduction to the types of problems that you are likely to find on the Programming and Analysis exam and how best to respond. With these practice questions, we will explore issues related to programming, site analysis, and zoning & code requirements. These tools will help you feel comfortable demonstrating your understanding of project type analysis, the establishment of qualitative and quantitative project requirements, evaluation of project site and context, and assessment of economic issues. Take the mini-mock exam here: http://bksp.es/pna-mock-exam Mike Newman is an instructor for the AIA ARE Prep Curriculum powered by Black Spectacles, he’s an Adjunct Professor at the School of the Art Institute Chicago, and he also runs his own architectural practice, SHED Chicago.
15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership for AIA Members: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: HOW51617PC Do you want to know the best tips and tricks for passing the ARE? Join us and our panel of newly licensed architects for the opportunity to pick the brains of some of the best and brightest. Find out their study strategies, discover their most useful resources, and learn about different approaches to taking the exam. Hear each of our panelists discuss their approach to the ARE including study strategies, study materials and resources, advice they'd give other young architects or the best advice they've received themselves, and why their exam approach is the right one for them. Listen in and get some first-hand tips and advice to help you choose your own ARE path. And if you’re looking for a new study method, check out our comprehensive ARE prep modules: https://blackspectacles.com/products/are-exam-prep
15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership for AIA Members: Visit: blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: 41817PJMPC Join Black Spectacles and Mike Newman for our Project Management discussion. We will be using sample mock exam questions as an opportunity to discuss some of the more vexing topics, as well as delve into strategies for answering. This will be a good introduction to the types of problems that you are likely to find on the Project Management exam and how best to respond. With these practice questions, we will explore the management of architectural projects and its minutiae, such as organizing principles, contract management, and consultant management. These tools will help you feel comfortable demonstrating your understanding of and abilities in quality control project team configuration, and project scheduling. Mike Newman is an instructor for the AIA ARE Prep Curriculum powered by Black Spectacles, he’s an Adjunct Professor at the School of the Art Institute Chicago, and he also runs his own architectural practice, SHED Chicago. Take the mini-mock exam here: https://blackspectacles.typeform.com/to/KDRdT0
15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership for AIA Members: Visit: blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: 32917LIVEPC Join Black Spectacles and Mike Newman for our Practice Management discussion. We will be using sample mock exam questions as an opportunity to discuss some of the more vexing topics, as well as delve into strategies for answering. This will be a good introduction to the types of problems that you are likely to find on the Practice Management exam and how best to respond. This division of the ARE focuses on the management of an architecture practice, covering such topics as professional ethics, fiduciary responsibilities, and the regulations governing the practice of architecture. With these tools, you will be able to understand and demonstrate abilities in business structure, business development, and asset development and protection. Mike Newman is an instructor for the AIA ARE Prep Curriculum powered by Black Spectacles, he’s an Adjunct Professor at the School of the Art Institute Chicago, and he also runs his own architectural practice, SHED Chicago. Take the mini-mock exam here: http://bksp.es/PM_MockExam
15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership for AIA Members: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: STUDYGUIDE5PC Join Black Spectacles and Mike Newman as they walk you through a complete ARE 5.0 study guide. Everything from how ARE 5.0 differs from ARE 4.0, the new question types you can expect and how to prepare for them, strategies and best practices for the exam order, and what is cognitive complexity and why it should matter to you. Mike Newman is an instructor for the AIA ARE Prep Curriculum powered by Black Spectacles, he’s an Adjunct Professor at the School of the Art Institute Chicago, and he also runs his own architectural practice, SHED Chicago. AIA ARE Prep powered by Black Spectacles- https://blackspectacles.com/products/are Mike's Recommended Resources to pass the ARE: http://bksp.es/ARE_Resources
15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership for AIA Members: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: 1871PC1016 In this live episode, Marc Teer and Mike Newman were joined by a panel of 3 young architects who are each taking a different route to the Architect Registration Exam (ARE). Laura Crane, Associate at bKL Architecture LLC who recently completed the exam in version 4.0, Sarah Hitchcock, Gensler who is taking the 5-Exam Plan (a combination of ARE 4.0 and ARE 5.0), and Greg Kristo, Stantec Architecture who will be taking the entire exam in version 5.0. Hear each of our panelists discuss their approach to the ARE including study strategies, study materials and resources, advice they'd give other young architects or the best advice they've received themselves, and why their exam approach is the right one for them. Listen in and get some first-hand tips and advice to help you choose your own ARE path. Mike Newman is an instructor for the AIA ARE Prep Curriculum powered by Black Spectacles, he’s an Adjunct Professor at the School of the Art Institute Chicago, and he also runs his own architectural practice, SHED Chicago. AIA ARE Prep powered by Black Spectacles: https://blackspectacles.com/products/are Mike's Recommended Resources to pass the ARE: http://bksp.es/ARE_Resources
15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership for AIA Members: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: 92816PDDPC Join Marc Teer and Mike Newman as they answer the questions on the ARE 5.0 Project Development & Documentation Mock Case Study. This is a division on the new version of the exam, ARE 5.0, and it focuses on all issues relating to the development of design concepts, the evaluation of materials and technologies, selection of appropriate construction techniques, and appropriate construction documentation. Case studies are one of the new question types you can expect to find on ARE 5.0. You can download this mock case study and corresponding resources, answer the questions based on the resources provided, and then listen in for the answers. Mike Newman is an instructor for the AIA ARE Prep Curriculum powered by Black Spectacles, he’s an Adjunct Professor at the School of the Art Institute Chicago, and he also runs his own architectural practice, SHED Chicago. Download the Case Study Resources: http://bksp.es/0_Scenario_JMPSTR http://bksp.es/1_Program_JMPSTR http://bksp.es/2_PHASE_1_Report http://bksp.es/3_ClimateAnalysis http://bksp.es/4_ZoningCode http://bksp.es/5_ZoningMap http://bksp.es/6_NeighborhoodPhoto http://bksp.es/7_IntBuildingCodes Download the Mock Exam: http://bksp.es/PDD-MockCaseStudy AIA ARE Prep powered by Black Spectacles- https://blackspectacles.com/products/are Mike's Recommended Resources to pass the ARE: http://bksp.es/ARE_Resources
15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership for AIA Members: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: 72016BDCSPC Join Marc Teer and Mike Newman as they answer the questions on the ARE BDCS Mock Exam. They’ll be covering topics like rowlocks, long span structures, sole plates, and waffle slab systems. You can download this mock exam and answer the questions yourself, and then listen in. Mike Newman is an instructor for the AIA ARE Prep Curriculum powered by Black Spectacles, he’s an Adjunct Professor at the School of the Art Institute Chicago, and he also runs his own architectural practice, SHED Chicago. Download the Mock Exam: http://bksp.es/BDCS_MockExam AIA ARE Prep powered by Black Spectacles- blackspectacles.com/courses Mike's Recommended Resources to pass the ARE: https://blackspectacles.com/blog/post/books-need-to-pass-are-resources
15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership for AIA Members: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: 62216NEWARCHPC Join Marc Teer and Mike Newman as they welcome special guests Allison Conley from Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture, Amanda Snelson from ZGF Architects, Kyle Richardson from Folonis Architects, and Ben Edwards from FFKR Architects. They’ll be discussing their study strategies, what order they took the exams, what resources they used, and sharing their personal advice for anybody looking to take the exam. Mike Newman is an instructor for the AIA ARE Prep Curriculum powered by Black Spectacles, he’s an Adjunct Professor at the School of the Art Institute Chicago, and he also runs his own architectural practice, SHED Chicago. AIA ARE Prep powered by Black Spectacles- blackspectacles.com/courses Mike's Recommended Resources to pass the ARE: http://blackspectacles.com/blog/books-need-to-pass-are-exam-resources
15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership for AIA Members: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: 52516PPPPC Join Marc Teer and Mike Newman as they answer the questions on the ARE PPP Mock Exam. They’ll be covering topics like budgeting, delivery methods, and zoning. You can download this mock exam and answer the questions yourself, and then listen in. Mike Newman is an instructor for the AIA ARE Prep Curriculum powered by Black Spectacles, he’s an Adjunct Professor at the School of the Art Institute Chicago, and he also runs his own architectural practice, SHED Chicago. Download the Mock Exam: http://bksp.es/PPPMockExam AIA ARE Prep powered by Black Spectacles- blackspectacles.com/courses Mike's Recommended Resources to pass the ARE: http://blackspectacles.com/blog/books-need-to-pass-are-exam-resources
15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership for AIA Members: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: 42716QNAPC Join Marc Teer and Mike Newman as they answer your ARE questions in this episode of ARE Live. Mike and Marc will be covering subjects such as the differences between ARE 4.0 and ARE 5.0, rolling exam clocks, and NCARB’s pass/fail exam breakdowns. Mike Newman is an instructor for the AIA ARE Prep Curriculum powered by Black Spectacles, he’s an Adjunct Professor at the School of the Art Institute Chicago, and he also runs his own architectural practice, SHED Chicago. AIA ARE Prep powered by Black Spectacles- blackspectacles.com/courses Mike's Recommended Resources to pass the ARE: http://blackspectacles.com/blog/books-need-to-pass-are-exam-resources
15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership for AIA Members: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: 316425PC15 In late 2016, NCARB is releasing the new version of the ARE. Whether you are in the middle of the exam, or have yet to begin, make sure you are ready for the transition. Join Marc Teer and Mike Newman as they discuss the timing of the exams, how the exams are different, and some strategies to consider about which exam to take and when, depending on where you are in the process of licensure. Mike Newman is an instructor for the AIA ARE Prep Curriculum powered by Black Spectacles, he’s an Adjunct Professor at the School of the Art Institute Chicago, and he also runs his own architectural practice, SHED Chicago. AIA ARE Prep powered by Black Spectacles- blackspectacles.com/courses Mike's Recommended Resources to pass the ARE: http://blackspectacles.com/blog/books-need-to-pass-are-exam-resources
15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership for AIA Members: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: 216SPDPC15 Join Marc Teer and Mike Newman as they review the questions and vignettes of the Site Planning and Design Exam in this episode of ARE Live. Site Planning is a combination exam, with both multiple choice type questions and significant graphic vignettes. There is a lot of crossover with other exams, but this is still an exam that trips up many contenders. This webinar will focus on the guiding principles and basic assumptions of site planning as well as a few pointers and strategies regarding the site vignette diagrams, including planning and topography. Mike Newman is an instructor for the AIA ARE Prep Curriculum powered by Black Spectacles, he’s an Adjunct Professor at the School of the Art Institute Chicago, and he also runs his own architectural practice, SHED Chicago. AIA ARE Prep powered by Black Spectacles- blackspectacles.com/courses Mike's Recommended Resources to pass the ARE: http://blackspectacles.com/blog/books-need-to-pass-are-exam-resources
15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership for AIA Members: http://bksp.es/cds-aiaareprep Join Marc Teer and Mike Newman as they review the answers to the Construction Documents and Services Mock Exam in this episode of ARE Live. This episode will help you recognize the different systems and the factors that go into choosing the right one for the project, and it will also help you understand the different components of systems. You can download this mock exam and answer the questions yourself, and then listen in. Mike Newman is an instructor for the AIA ARE Prep Curriculum powered by Black Spectacles, he’s an Adjunct Professor at the School of the Art Institute Chicago, and he also runs his own architectural practice, SHED Chicago. Download the Mock Exam: http://bksp.es/cds-mock-exam-2016 AIA ARE Prep powered by Black Spectacles- blackspectacles.com/courses Mike's Recommended Resources to pass the ARE: http://blackspectacles.com/blog/books-need-to-pass-are-exam-resources
15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership for AIA Members: http://bksp.es/idp-and-are In this episode of ARE Live we're going to the beginning and engaging in an in-depth discussion about what it really takes to become a licensed architect. Join Marc Teer, Mike Newman and Frank Heitzman as they discuss education requirements, continue with a deep dive into the Intern Development Program (IDP), including all of the recent changes, and discuss what the Architect Registration Exam (ARE®) is and how to plan to pass it. Mike Newman is an instructor for the AIA ARE Prep Curriculum powered by Black Spectacles, he’s an Adjunct Professor at the School of the Art Institute Chicago, and he also runs his own architectural practice, SHED Chicago. Frank Heitzman is the founding principal of Heitzman Architects, a senior lecturer at Triton College, and has been a long time licensing advisor for the State of Illinois. AIA ARE Prep powered by Black Spectacles- blackspectacles.com/courses Mike's Recommended Resources to pass the ARE: http://blackspectacles.com/blog/books-need-to-pass-are-exam-resources
Join Marc Teer and Mike Newman as they review the answers to the Building Systems Mock Exam in this episode of ARE Live. This episode will help you recognize the different systems and the factors that go into choosing the right one for the project, and it will also help you understand the different components of systems. You can download this mock exam and answer the questions yourself, and then listen in. The questions will help you develop a strategy for how to study for the exam and some of the terms you’re going to see in this exam such as Chillers, Chilled Water Loops, Evaporators, DX Rooftop Units, and Base Isolators. Mike Newman is an instructor for the AIA ARE Prep Curriculum powered by Black Spectacles, he’s an Adjunct Professor at the School of the Art Institute Chicago, and he also runs his own architectural practice, SHED Chicago. 15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership for AIA Members: http://bksp.es/systems-code Download the Mock Exam: http://bksp.es/building-systems-mock-exam-11-11-15 AIA ARE Prep powered by Black Spectacles- blackspectacles.com/courses Mike's Recommended Resources to pass the ARE: blackspectacles.com/blog/books-need…-exam-resources
Join Marc Teer and Mike Newman as they welcome architects Charlie Klecha from Quinn Evans in Detroit, Jennifer Rittler from Moody Nolan in Columbus, and Josh Mings from Landon Bone Baker in Chicago. What do all of these architects have in common? They have all taken the ARE and passed it! And they’ve all come together on this episode of ARE Live to share their stories, insights and advice on how to go about preparing for, taking, and (perhaps most importantly) celebrating passing (or failing!) the exam. Don’t miss out on this unique insight into the ARE! Mike Newman is an instructor for the AIA ARE Prep Curriculum powered by Black Spectacles, he’s an Adjunct Professor at the School of the Art Institute Chicago, and he also runs his own architectural practice, SHED Chicago. 15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership for AIA Members: http://bksp.es/102115webinar AIA ARE Prep powered by Black Spectacles- blackspectacles.com/courses Mike's Recommended Resources to pass the ARE: blackspectacles.com/blog/books-need…-exam-resources
The Structural Systems Exam can be a very broad ranging one that covers a lot of diverse topics. Join Mike Newman as he discusses 10 sample questions (and one bonus question!) from our Structural Systems Mock Exam covering topics such as Slump Tests, Earthquake Damage, and Code Issues as they will appear on the Exam. Mike Newman is an instructor for the AIA ARE Prep Curriculum powered by Black Spectacles, he’s an Adjunct Professor at the School of the Art Institute Chicago, and he also runs his own architectural practice, SHED Chicago. 15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership for AIA Members: http://bksp.es/923webinar Link to the Mock Exam: http://bksp.es/structural-exam-09-2015 AIA ARE Prep powered by Black Spectacles- blackspectacles.com/courses Mike's Recommended Resources to pass the ARE: blackspectacles.com/blog/books-need…-exam-resources
Are you worried about the switch from ARE 4.0 to 5.0? You shouldn’t be! In this episode of ARE Live, Mike Newman tells you why the switch from 4.0 to 5.0 isn’t as bad as it seems. He will also be answering questions submitted by you, the listeners, and discussing a set of diverse topics that range from different types of wood to the finer points of light bulb efficiency and sustainability. Mike Newman is an instructor for the AIA ARE Prep Curriculum powered by Black Spectacles, he’s an Adjunct Professor at the School of the Art Institute Chicago, and he also runs his own architectural practice, SHED Chicago. 15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership for AIA Members: http://bksp.es/areprep826 AIA ARE Prep powered by Black Spectacles- blackspectacles.com/courses Mike's Recommended Resources to pass the ARE: blackspectacles.com/blog/books-need…-exam-resources
How do you build a hospital so it can withstand an earthquake? How do you calculate axial loading bearing capacity? How do you draw out a shear moment diagram? Find out with today’s episode, the Structural Systems Mock Exam featuring Mike Newman and Heather Heidenreich. You can download this mock exam and answer the questions yourself, and then listen in. The questions will help you develop a strategy for how to study for the exam and some of the formulas, tables, and terms you’re going to see in this exam, such as Allowable Stress Design, Camber, and Belled Caisson. Mike Newman is an instructor for the AIA ARE Prep Curriculum powered by Black Spectacles, he’s an Adjunct Professor at the School of the Art Institute Chicago, and he also runs his own architectural practice, SHED Studio. Heather Heidenreich is a structural engineer at the Chicago office of KJWW, an international engineering consulting firm with expertise in designing sustainable and high performance building infrastructure systems. Download the Mock Exam- http://bksp.es/structuresproblems AIA ARE Prep powered by Black Spectacles- blackspectacles.com/courses Mike's Recommended Resources to pass the ARE: blackspectacles.com/blog/books-need…-exam-resources Slides from episode: http://bksp.es/structures-problems-answered
You’re all set for your Building Design Vignette, you know exactly what you want to do, you’re going to make the most beautiful, amazing, mind-blowing design NCARB has ever seen! Too bad they don’t care. At all. Did you follow the Program? Did you pay attention to the Specialty Moments? Is it accessible? That’s all they care about, and it can mean the difference between a passing and failing exam. You can learn more tips for these vignettes in today’s episode of ARE Live. Mike Newman will be going step by step through sample Building Design and Interior Design Vignettes, showing both passing and failing examples, and giving advice on how to create a system creating these vignettes and avoiding the common mistakes people make when taking this exam. Mike Newman is an instructor for the AIA ARE Prep Curriculum powered by Black Spectacles, he’s an Adjunct Professor at the School of the Art Institute Chicago, and he also runs his own architectural practice, SHED Chicago. AIA ARE Prep powered by Black Spectacles- blackspectacles.com/courses Mike's Recommended Resources to pass the ARE: blackspectacles.com/blog/books-need…-exam-resources
Today we’re following up on our earlier interview with Charlie Klecha, President of the AIAS, who a few weeks ago was telling us how he was planning on taking all 7 of the ARE exams in 7 days. Which he did. And he passed them. All of them. In a week. Black Spectacles Founder Marc Teer will be asking Charlie how he went about studying for the exams, what resources he used, and what tips and tricks he has for passing the ARE (spoiler alert: it’s called studying very, very hard). For more on Charlie’s story, check out http://aias.org/7in7/ to watch his weekly videos and track his process from beginning to end. And to learn more about the PASS Scholarship visit: http://aias.org/pass/ AIA ARE Prep powered by Black Spectacles- blackspectacles.com/courses Recommended Resources to pass the ARE: blackspectacles.com/blog/books-need…-exam-resources
Pozzolans and Superplasticizers: Do you know what they’re for? Do you know what they do? Can you say them five times fast? You can learn all about them in today’s episode of ARE Live, as Mike Newman reviews the 12 questions & answers from our Building Design and Construction Systems Mock Exam. You can download this mock exam and answer the questions yourself, and then listen in. The questions will help you develop a strategy for how to study for the exam and some of the terms you’re going to see in this exam, such as Bentonite, Wythe, and Light Gauge. Mike Newman is an instructor for the AIA ARE Prep Curriculum powered by Black Spectacles, he’s an Adjunct Professor at the School of the Art Institute Chicago, and he also runs his own architectural practice, SHED Chicago. Download the Mock Exam- http://bksp.es/bdcsmockexampdf AIA ARE Prep powered by Black Spectacles- blackspectacles.com/courses Mike's Recommended Resources to pass the ARE: blackspectacles.com/blog/books-need…-exam-resources Slides from episode: http://bksp.es/bdcsmockexamanswers
Is your Site Planning and Design Vignette Beautiful? Good. Nobody cares. All that matters is whether or not it works and meets the exam requirements. In this episode, Mike Newman reviews two vignettes from the Site Planning and Design Exam as well as some general tips. You can download this mock exam and answer the questions yourself, and then listen in. The questions will help you develop a strategy for how to study for the exam and some of the terms you’re going to see in this exam, such as Zoning Codes, Easements, Swales, and Berms. Mike Newman is an instructor for the AIA ARE Prep Curriculum powered by Black Spectacles, he’s an Adjunct Professor at the School of the Art Institute Chicago, and he also runs his own architectural practice, SHED Studio. AIA ARE Prep powered by Black Spectacles- blackspectacles.com/courses Mike's Recommended Resources to pass the ARE: blackspectacles.com/blog/books-need…-exam-resources Slides from episode: http://bksp.es/spdwebinar
You have the questions, we have the answers. In this episode, Mike Newman will be answering a series of ARE related questions submitted by you, the listeners. Some of the topics that Mike discusses are how the different exams bleed into each other, how to handle the architecture history questions scattered throughout the exams, and the differences between some of the key structural formulas. Mike Newman is an instructor for the AIA ARE Prep Curriculum powered by Black Spectacles, he’s an Adjunct Professor at the School of the Art Institute Chicago, and he also runs his own architectural practice, SHED Studio. AIA ARE Prep powered by Black Spectacles- blackspectacles.com/courses Mike's Recommended Resources to pass the ARE: blackspectacles.com/blog/books-need…-exam-resources Slides from episode: (Coming Soon)
Ready to learn the finer points of on-site waste disposal terminology? How about transformers types? And what does DX stand for? Find out in today’s episode of ARE Live, as Mike Newman reviews the 10 questions & answers from our Building Systems Mock Exam. You can download this mock exam and answer the questions yourself, and then listen in. The questions will help you develop a strategy for how to study for the exam and some of the terms you’re going to see in this exam, such as Leaching, Step Down Transformer, and Enthalpy. Mike Newman is an instructor for the AIA ARE Prep Curriculum powered by Black Spectacles, he’s an Adjunct Professor at the School of the Art Institute Chicago, and he also runs his own architectural practice, SHED Studio. Download the Mock Exam- http://bksp.es/1upFkmn AIA ARE Prep powered by Black Spectacles- blackspectacles.com/courses Mike's Recommended Resources to pass the ARE: blackspectacles.com/blog/books-need…-exam-resources Slides from episode: (Coming Soon)
Do you know what Standpipe is? How about what’s expected of you according to the A201 General Conditions? Who signs the A201 General Conditions? What are the A201 General Conditions!? Find out in today’s episode, the Construction Documents and Services Mock Exam with Mike Newman. You can download this mock exam and answer the questions yourself, and then listen in. The questions will help you develop a strategy for how to study for the exam and some of the terms you’re going to see in this exam, such as Standard of Care, Zoning Analysis, and A201 General Conditions. Mike Newman is an instructor for the AIA ARE Prep Curriculum powered by Black Spectacles, he’s an Adjunct Professor at the School of the Art Institute Chicago, and he also runs his own architectural practice, SHED Studio. Download the Mock Exam- http://bksp.es/cdandsmockexam AIA ARE Prep powered by Black Spectacles- blackspectacles.com/courses Mike's Recommended Resources to pass the ARE: blackspectacles.com/blog/books-need…-exam-resources Slides from episode: http://bksp.es/cdnswebinar
Everything you have ever known is about to change! ...concerning the ARE, that is. Well, maybe not everything. It will be generally the same concepts, but with some key differences. In this episode of ARE Live, Mike Newman will go over some of those differences, give you a few tips on how to think about the new exam and will ultimately help you decide whether you should consider taking “the devil you know” (ARE4.0) or trying out a new paradigm in the Architect Registration Exam.
Studying for and passing the ARE is a huge undertaking - where do you even start? Today Mike Newman talks about his top ten tips to pass the ARE, including how to get started, the different types of exams, and the quickest way to take all of the exams. He’ll also be talking about how find the best study materials and what not to post on the NCARB forums. Mike Newman is an instructor for the AIA ARE Prep Curriculum powered by Black Spectacles, he’s an Adjunct Professor at the School of the Art Institute Chicago, and he also runs his own architectural practice, SHED Chicago. Links- Register for the next ARE Live Broadcast: blackspectacles.com/podcast AIA ARE Prep powered by Black Spectacles- blackspectacles.com/courses Mike's Recommended Resources to pass the ARE: https://blackspectacles.com/blog/books-need-to-pass-are-exam-resources Slides from episode: http://bksp.es/1cw794Z
In today’s episode, Mike Newman reviews the 10 questions & answers from our Programming, Planning & Practice Mock Exam. You can download this mock exam and answer the questions yourself, and then listen in. The questions will help you develop a strategy for how to study for the exam and some of the terms you’re going to see in this exam. One thing to note, there is a lot of overlap between PPP and some of the other exam topics, you will notice that some of these questions could easily find themselves on other exams. You may want to consider studying and taking this exam with Construction Documents & Services and Site Planning & Design- you will find that they are all about the same issues, just from different vantage points. Mike Newman is an instructor for the AIA ARE Prep Curriculum powered by Black Spectacles, he’s an Adjunct Professor at the School of the Art Institute Chicago, and he also runs his own architectural practice, SHED Studio. Links- Download the Mock Exam- http://bksp.es/ppp-mock-exam Register for the next ARE Live Broadcast: blackspectacles.com/podcast AIA ARE Prep powered by Black Spectacles- blackspectacles.com/courses Mike's Recommended Resources to pass the ARE: https://blackspectacles.com/blog/books-need-to-pass-are-exam-resources Slides from episode: http://bksp.es/1G2PrlC
Black Spectacles founder, Marc Teer interviews AIAS president Charlie Klecha to discuss his 7 in 7 effort- to pass all 7 architect registration exams in 7 days- and his newly launched AIAS Pass Scholarship to help recent architecture school graduates pass the ARE. Link to AIAS' Pass Scholarship: http://aias.org/pass Register for the next ARE Live Broadcast: blackspectacles.com/podcast AIA ARE Prep powered by Black Spectacles- blackspectacles.com/courses Mike's Recommended Resources to pass the ARE: https://blackspectacles.com/blog/books-need-to-pass-are-exam-resources
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