Architecture Review Exam - 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

Also available for purchase or as a free download: Student Workbook for the Fifth Edition of Interior Construction & Detailing

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

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The California Building Code (CBC) contains general building design and construction requirements relating to fire and life safety, structural safety, and access compliance. The CBC provisions provide minimum standards to safeguard life or limb, health, property, and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, quality of materials, use and occupancy, location, and maintenance of all buildings and structures and certain equipment. Matrix Adoption tables are provided at the beginning of every chapter in Part 2 to indicate what chapters and sections are adopted by state agencies (for application to their respective occupancies).

This 2-volume set is a fully integrated code based on the 2009 International Building Code® (IBC). The CBC includes:

• Title 24, Part 8 California Historical Building Code (CHBC). The CHBC contains regulations of the State Historical Building Safety Board. Provisions contained in the CHBC provide for the preservation, restoration, rehabilitation, relocation, or reconstruction of buildings or structures designated as qualified historical buildings or properties. The CHBC contains alternative solutions for the preservation of qualified historical buildings or properties, to provide access for persons with disabilities, to provide a cost effective approach to preservation, and to provide for the reasonable safety of the occupants or users.

• Title 24, Part 10 California Building Standards Commission (CBSC). The CBSC adopts certain provisions of the International Existing Building Code®, Appendix Chapter A1, Seismic Strengthening Provisions for Unreinforced Masonry Bearing Wall Buildings

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