ARE Review Materials

Get the realistic practice you need to successfully prepare for the Building Design & Construction Systems division of the Architect Registration Examination (ARE) with Building Design & Construction Systems: ARE Sample Problems and Practice Exam. This edition has been updated to the 2009 International Building Code. 155 challenging sample problems are presented in the same formats as the problems on the exam, including multiple-choice, check-all-that-apply, and fill-in-the-blank. Three sample vignettes prepare you for the graphic portion of the exam. Clearly explained solutions are provided to supplement your review.

A realistic 85-problem practice exam simulates the actual exam’s content areas, length, level of difficulty, format, and use of logical distracters. The practice exam includes three vignettes covering accessibility and ramps, roof plans, and stair design, just like the actual exam does. Make Building Design & Construction Systems: ARE Sample Problems and Practice Exam an essential part of your preparation.

Realistic Practice for the Building Design & Construction Systems Division

• Downloadable PDF files, which can be can be imported into your drafting software, allow you to practice creating graphic vignette solutions.
• Practical tips for approaching the multiple choice sections, solving the vignettes, and using the vignette software help you avoid common mistakes.
• Updated codes and standards provide you with the most current ARE review materials.

ARE Sample Problems and Practice Exam will help you pass the actual exam by

• sharpening your problem-solving skills
• increasing your problem-solving speed and confidence  
• enabling you to assess essential knowledge, skills, and analytical abilities
• demonstrating the most efficient problem-solving methods

Coverage of the Building Design & Construction Topics

• Codes and Regulations
• Concrete
• Doors, Windows, and Glazing
• Finish Materials
• Masonry
• Material Costs
• Metals
• Moisture Protection and Thermal Insulation
• Principles
• Site Planning and Design
• Vertical Transportation
• Vignettes
  • Accessibility/Ramp
  • Roof Plan
  • Stair Design
• Wood

• Codes and Regulations
• Concrete
• Doors, Windows, and Glazing
• Finish Materials
• Masonry
• Material Costs
• Metals
• Moisture Protection and Thermal Insulation
• Principles
• Site Planning and Design
• Vertical Transportation
• Wood
• Accessibility/Ramp
• Roof Plan Vignette
• Stair Design Vignette

Get the realistic practice you need to successfully prepare for the Programming, Planning & Practice division of the Architect Registration Examination (ARE) with Programming, Planning & Practice: ARE Sample Problems and Practice Exam. This edition has been updated to the 2007 AIA documents. 88 challenging sample problems are presented in the same formats as the problems on the exam, including multiple-choice, check-all-that-apply, and fill-in-the-blank. A sample vignette prepares you for the graphic portion of the exam. Clearly explained solutions are provided to supplement your review.

A realistic 85-problem practice exam simulates the actual exam’s content areas, length, level of difficulty, format, and use of logical distractors. The practice exam includes a site zoning vignette just like the actual exam does.

Make Programming, Planning & Practice: ARE Sample Problems and Practice Exam an essential part of your preparation.

Realistic Practice for the Programming, Planning & Practice Division

• Downloadable PDF files, which can be can be imported into your drafting software, allow you to practice creating graphic vignette solutions.
• Practical tips for approaching the multiple-choice sections, solving the vignettes, and using the vignette software help you avoid common mistakes.
• Updated codes and standards provide you with the most current ARE review materials.

ARE Sample Problems and Practice Exam will help you pass the actual exam by

• sharpening your problem-solving skills
• increasing your problem-solving speed and confidence  
• enabling you to assess essential knowledge, skills, and analytical abilities
• demonstrating the most efficient problem-solving methods

Coverage of the Programming, Planning & Practice Topics

• Codes and Regulations
• Environmental, Social, and Economic Issues
• Programming and Analysis
• Project and Practice Management
• Project Budget and Financing
• Site Zoning

• Codes and Regulations
• Environmental, Social and Economic Issues
• Programming and Analysis
• Project and Practice Management
• Project Budget and Financing
• Site Zoning

The best way to build confidence for the Structural Systems division of the Architect Registration Exam (ARE) is to solve problems—the more problems the better. Structural Systems: ARE Sample Problems and Practice Exam provides you with the realistic problem-solving practice you need to successfully prepare for the Structural Systems division. This edition has been updated to the 2009 International Building Code. 125 challenging sample problems are presented in the same formats as the problems on the exam, including multiple-choice, check-all-that-apply, and fill-in-the-blank. A sample vignette prepares you for the graphic portion of the exam. Clearly explained solutions are provided to supplement your review.

A realistic 125-problem practice exam simulates the actual exam’s content areas, length, level of difficulty, format, and use of logical distractors. The practice exam includes a structural layout vignette, just like the actual exam does.

Make Structural Systems: ARE Sample Problems and Practice Exam an essential part of your preparation.

Realistic Practice for the Structural Systems Divsion

• Downloadable PDF files, which can be can be imported into your drafting software, allow you to practice creating graphic vignette solutions.
• Practical tips for approaching the multiple-choice sections, solving the vignettes, and using the vignette software help you avoid common mistakes.
• Updated codes and standards provide you with the most current ARE review materials.

ARE Sample Problems and Practice Exam will help you pass the actual exam by

• sharpening your problem-solving skills
• increasing your problem-solving speed and confidence  
• enabling you to assess essential knowledge, skills, and analytical abilities
• demonstrating the most efficient problem-solving methods

Coverage of the Structural Systems Topics

• Concrete Structures
• Connections
• Foundation Systems
• Lateral Forces: Principles
• Notable Structures and Engineers
• Seismic Design
• Statics and Strength of Materials
• Steel Structures
• Structural Analysis
• Truss Analysis
• Vignette
  • Structural Layout
• Walls and Retaining Walls
• Wind Design
• Wood Structures

• Concrete Structures
• Connections
• Foundation Systems
• Lateral Forces: Principles
• Notable Structures and Engineers
• Seismic Design
• Statics and Strength of Materials
• Steel Structures
• Structural Analysis
• Truss Analysis
• Vignette
  • Structural Layout
• Walls and Retaining Walls
• Wind Design
• Wood Structures

Interior Construction & Detailing for Designers and Architects provides comprehensive coverage of materials, finishes, construction assemblies, mechanical and electrical systems, building codes, and design standards. It covers a broad range of knowledge needed for both commercial and residential projects. Interior designers, architects, students, and anyone working in interior design and construction will find Interior Construction & Detailing a valuable resource. Interior Construction & Detailing also makes a great reference for ARE and NCIDQ® exam preparation.

Comprehensive Reference for Interior Construction and Detailing Principles

• Clear explanations help you determine how to select suitable materials and components
• More than 700 tables and figures clarify concepts
• A thorough index allows you to quickly find information
• Construction Specification Institute MasterFormat™ numbers are used for convenience
• 2009 International Building Code references provide up-to-date coverage

Topics Covered

• Acoustics
• Architectural Woodwork
• Audiovisual Spaces
• Barrier-Free Design
• Building Codes and Regulations
• Building Investigation
• Ceilings
• Decorative Metals
• Doors and Hardware
• Flooring Construction and Finishes
• Glazing
• Means of Egress
• Mechanical and Electrical Systems Coordination
• Partitions
• Signage Systems
• Stair Design and Construction
• Structural Coordination
• Sustainable Design
• Wall Finishes

Topics Covered

• Acoustics
• Architectural Woodwork
• Audiovisual Spaces
• Barrier-Free Design
• Building Codes and Regulations
• Building Investigation
• Ceilings
• Decorative Metals
• Doors and Hardware
• Flooring Construction and Finishes
• Glazing
• Means of Egress
• Mechanical and Electrical Systems Coordination
• Partitions
• Signage Systems
• Stair Design and Construction
• Structural Coordination
• Sustainable Design
• Wall Finishes

ARE Passing Zones are 4-week structured and interactive online reviews designed to help you prepare for individual divisions of the Architect Registration Exam (ARE). A separate Passing Zone is available for each division of the ARE. Through the Passing Zone, you'll have access to an experienced ARE instructor who is familiar with the exam. Each week, the instructor will assign readings and practice problems from the required texts. At any time you can post questions, and the instructor will post a response within 24 hours.

Enroll in a Passing Zone and join the thousands of exam candidates who have found the focused preparation they needed to pass their exam.

Save $40 when you purchase the ARE Review Manual (ARRM2) and any ARE Passing Zone along with it's accompanying division-specific book. The discount is applied in the cart.

ARE Passing Zones are 4-week structured and interactive online reviews designed to help you prepare for individual divisions of the Architect Registration Exam (ARE). A separate Passing Zone is available for each division of the ARE. Through the Passing Zone, you'll have access to an experienced ARE instructor who is familiar with the exam. Each week, the instructor will assign readings and practice problems from the required texts. At any time you can post questions, and the instructor will post a response within 24 hours.

Enroll in a Passing Zone and join the thousands of exam candidates who have found the focused preparation they needed to pass their exam.

Save $40 when you purchase the ARE Review Manual (ARRM2) and any ARE Passing Zone along with it's accompanying division-specific book. The discount is applied in the cart.

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Please note: Not all state boards allow the use of tabbed reference materials during exams. Confirm with your state board whether you are permitted to use tabbed references.

The best way to improve your knowledge of important seismic design concepts is to solve problems— the more problems the better. 345 Solved Seismic Design Problems is designed to build your confidence, improve your problem-solving skills, and assess your knowledge of essential seismic concepts.

345 Solved Seismic Design Problems presents both conceptual and technical questions on structural analysis and code issues, referencing the 2006 International Building Code (which contains the same material and section codes as Volume II of the 2007California Building Code) and the 2005 Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures.

Perfect for the

• California Special Civil Seismic exam
• California Structural Engineer Seismic exam
• NCEES Civil PE exam
• NCEES Structural Engineering (SE) exam
• Architect Registration Examination (ARE)

Topics Covered Include:

• Seismology Principles, Earthquake Characteristics, and Basic Structural Dynamics
• Codes and Regulatory Provisions
• Diaphragm Theory
• Details of Structures

California Special Civil Seismic exam candidates: The California Special Civil Seismic exam references the 2009 International Building Code (which contains the same material and section codes as Volume II of the 2010 California Building Code), and this book has not been updated to those codes. The problem-solving methods reflected in this book are still up-to-date for the exam.

NCEES Civil and Structural PE exam candidates: The problem-solving methods reflected in this book are still up-to-date for the exam, but this book has not been updated to current codes used on the exam.

• Seismology Principles, Earthquake Characteristics, and Basic Structural Dynamics
• Codes and Regulatory Provisions
• Diaphragm Theory
• Details of Structures

Significant Changes to the Seismic Load Provisions of ASCE 7-10: An Illustrated Guide focuses on the revisions to the seismic load requirements set forth in the most recent edition of Minimum Design Loads for Building and Other Structures, ASCE Standard 7-10. Mirroring the organization of the seismic chapters in ASCE 7-10, this reference briefly summarizes each change to the seismic provisions that might affect actual practice or enforcement and immediately follows up with the precise wording of the change. The impact of each update is explained in clear, straightforward language accompanied by diagrams, examples, and color photographs and illustrations to enrich the reader's understanding.

This edition features

• new seismic hazard maps to be used in seismic design
• different design force requirements for the anchorage between walls and diaphragms providing lateral support
• modifications to the R-values table and the rules governing combinations of structural systems
• modifications in approximate fundamental period for eccentrically braced frame (EBF) and buckling-restrained braced frame (BRBF) systems
• modifications in Table 12.6-1, Permitted Analytical Procedures
• recognition of cold-formed steel special bolted moment frames
• major enhancements to chapter 13, Nonstructural Components, and to chapter 15, Nonbuilding Structures