Business legal structures, or the various different business types an architecture firm might use is a topic you’ll come across in Practice Management. The best resource for studying the business formations is the Architect’s Handbook of Professional Practice (AHPP). See the
Standard of Care is an important topic to understand for Practice Management, though it may also come up on Project Management and even Project Development and Documentation. Within Practice Management you might see as many as three question related to
As of Spring 2024, the NCARB ARE 5.0 exams now reference the 2021 International Building Code for code related questions. ARE 5.0 code questions can cover a large portion of your exams. Up to 22% of both the Programming and Analysis
Understanding finances and financial terms are a big part of the professional practice of architecture. They're justifiably important for passing your Practice Management and Project Management exams, potentially showing up in 4 or 5 of the 9 content areas between
Most Important Books for all ARE 5.0 Exams The most important books for ARE 5.0 exams are the primary resources, i.e. the are the books listed in the NCARB Handbook. So the super short answer is that you should get as
The super short answer is most people study: 4-5 weeks for Construction and Evaluation (CE)6-8 weeks for Practice Management (PcM) and Project Management (PjM) together4-6 weeks for Programming and Analysis (PA)8-10 weeks for Project Planning and Design (PPD) and Project Development
I was a guest on the From the Honeycomb podcast with entrepreneur and Hyperfine alum Katerina Burianova. We talked about our paths to self employment, getting through the exams, finding work, becoming more confident and more! Have a listen right here:
This is part of an interview series aiming to spotlight professionals and entrepreneurs 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
The best way to prepare for any ARE 5.0 exam is to make a study plan plan and stick with it. That is the most common advice I give when people ask me how to prepare for the ARE 5.0 exams.