A lot of test-takers seem to stress out about the math on the ARE 5.0 exams, especially the rounding. In this post I’ll cover some of the most common code math issues and how to round for each one. Short answer: (almost)
Inside face of walls or outside face of walls?!?!?! Understanding and measuring gross floor area is one of the most common questions I get, so here’s the answer in blog form. Short answer: It’s both. Medium answer: Code questions – Inside face of
When you’re 30 the most fun thing to do with money is to save it for when you’re 60! I know that’s not true for most of us, but what IS true is that starting with your retirement investing early
Overhead Rate and Break Even Rate are two extremely important financial concepts to know for Practice Management and Project Management. I’m going to cover them both here because Overhead Rate and Break Even Rate are directly related to one another. All
Slopes and how to calculate them are something you’re going to encounter on all six ARE 5.0 exams. Topography, plumbing and sewers, code and ADA ramps all have to do with different slopes, so it’s a good idea to have
This is a guest post from personal finance nerd, licensed architect and Hyperfine Alum Chrissie Copper. You can check out her new site at archifinance.com DISCLAIMER: Neither of us are licensed financial planners, we're just passionate about personal finance, saving for
BEGIN is a new interview series aiming to spotlight young professionals in the field of architecture. I am focusing on those working for themselves or in leadership positions in their organizations. Though all the work is impressive, I'm interested in
*** NEW: Sun Path Diagram Short Course ***Get practice and step-by-step answers with four new locations, two types of sun charts, north and south hemispheres and more Site conditions, including the position of the sun, can come up on a few
I don't actually remember my literal first interview, let alone my first interview in architecture. At the same time, I do remember bits and pieces of different interviews, mostly the stupid answers I gave and other fails. Somehow I remember telling
BEGIN is a new interview series aiming to spotlight young professionals in the field of architecture. I am focusing on those working for themselves or in leadership positions in their organizations. Though all the work is impressive, I'm interested in