Architecture Review Exam - Review Materials

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Successful exam preparation requires the best resources, and the ARE Review Manual gives you the power to pass all seven divisions of the ARE. Updated to the 2007 AIA documents and the 2009 International Building Code, this one book provides you with a complete and comprehensive review of the content areas covered on the ARE divisions. Additional chapters covering basic mathematics, important building regulations, and barrier-free design supplement your preparation regime.

Prepare to pass all seven divisions of the ARE with

• a thorough review of the content areas covered
• hundreds of tables and figures
• advice, tips, and strategies on how to take the exams 
• exam preparation guidelines

ARE Divisions Covered

• Building Design & Construction Systems
• Building Systems
• Construction Documents & Services
• Programming, Planning & Practice
• Schematic Design
• Site Planning & Design
• Structural Systems

The 2nd edition of the ARE Review Manual has been updated to reflect the most recent editions of the following codes and standards:

• 2005 Americans with Disabilities Act and Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Guidelines
• 2005 AISC Steel Construction Manual, 13th Edition
• 2007 AIA Contract Documents
• 2008 ACI 318, Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete
• 2008 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70)
• 2008 SectionFormat
• 2009 International Building Code
• 2009 Life Safety Code (NFPA 101)
• 2009 LEED Rating Systems
• 2009 International Plumbing Code
• 2009 International Mechanical Code
• 2009 International Energy Conservation Code
• 2010 CSI MasterFormat™

What’s New in the 2nd Edition

New Coverage of the Following Topics:

• Building Information Modeling
• Integrated Project Delivery
• Lighting Control
• New Kinds of Lighting Fixtures and Lamps
• Site Acoustics
• Site Security
• Supplementary Cementitious Materials
• The Use of Color
• Waste Stabilization Ponds
• Water Treatment Methods

Expanded Coverage of the Following Topics:

• Air Barriers
• Dispute Resolution
• Emergency and Standby Power Systems
• Energy Conservation
• Green Roofs
• Insulation
• Project Financing
• Restoration of Historic Buildings
• Sustainable Building Programs

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Get the realistic practice you need to successfully prepare for the Construction Documents & Services division of the Architect Registration Examination (ARE) with Construction Documents & Services: ARE Sample Problems and Practice Exam. This edition has been updated to the 2007 AIA documents. 128 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 100-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 building section vignette, just like the actual exam does.

Make Construction Documents & Services: ARE Sample Problems and Practice Exam an essential part of your preparation.

Realistic Practice for the Construction Documents & Services 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 Construction Documents & Services Content Areas

• Bidding Procedures and Documents
• Building Section
• Codes and Regulations
• Construction Administration Services
• Construction Drawings
• Contractual Documents
• Project and Practice Management
• Project Manual and Specifications

• Bidding Procedures and Documents
• Building Section
• Codes and Regulations
• Construction Administration Services
• Construction Drawings
• Contractual Documents
• Project and Practice Management
• Project Manual and Specifications

To pass the Schematic Design division of the ARE, you will need to successfully design two vignettes—one building layout vignette and one interior layout vignette. Schematic Design: ARE Sample Problems and Practice Exam gives you the realistic practice you need to successfully prepare for this division. Sharpen your problem-solving skills, increase your problem-solving speed and confidence, and assess essential knowledge.

Each vignette includes a site plan where you create your solution. In addition to being included in the book, site plans are also available online and can be downloaded as a PDF. These site plans are accompanied by valuable tips for creating passing solutions on the actual computerized exam. Also included are fully explained examples of passing and failing designs to help you sharpen your problem-solving skills.

Realistic practice for the Schematic Design division

• 4 challenging sample vignettes
• A realistic practice exam with two additional vignettes
• Each vignette includes a site plan where you create your solution
• Valuable tips for creating passing solutions on the actual computerized exam
• Fully explained examples of passing and failing designs

Coverage of the Schematic Design Topics

• Building Layout
• Interior Layout

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Now you can take your flashcards with you wherever you go.

A perfect supplement for successful Architect Registration Examination (ARE) preparation, these flashcards challenge your recall of key information and definitions and improve your problem-solving speed.

Quickly Review Important Topics for the ARE

• Memorize key concepts.
• Increase your problem-solving speed.
• Improve your confidence.

Prepare to pass the ARE with

• 407 cards containing key information in question form
• the ability to track your progress and shuffle the deck
• the option to flag cards for later review

Topics Covered

• Building Design & Construction Systems
• Building Systems
• Construction Documents & Services
• Programming, Planning & Practice
• Site Planning & Design
• Structural Systems

Featuring time-tested safety concepts and the very latest industry standards in material design, the 2009 International Building Code® offers up-to-date, comprehensive insight into the regulations surrounding the design and installation of building systems. It provides valuable structural, fire-, and life-safety provisions that cover means of egress, interior finish requirements, roofs, seismic engineering, innovative construction technology, and occupancy classifications. This content is developed in the context of the broad-based principles that facilitate the use of new materials and building designs, making this an indispensable reference guide for anyone seeking a strong working knowledge of building systems.

This book features

• code regulations that safeguard the public health and safety in all communities, large and small
• code coverage of all buildings except 3-story, one- and two-family dwellings and townhomes
• free updates, excerpts of code references, technical articles, and more when you register your code book at www.iccsafe.org/CodesPlus

Perfect Preparation for the Following Exams:

• California Special Civil Seismic exam
• Architect Registration Examination (ARE)

Seismic Design of Building Structures provides a comprehensive introduction to core seismic concepts and principles. It offers essential background information for seismic problems on the California Special Civil Seismic exam, the Structural Engineering (SE) exam, and the Architect Registration Examination (ARE). 15 chapters and 16 appendices provide a concise but thorough review of seismic theory, code application, design principles, and structural analysis.

A Comprehensive Review of Seismic Concepts and Principles

• A thorough review of seismic building codes
• Easy-to-use formulas, figures, and tables
• Detailed illustrations and definitions of seismic terminology
• 129 practice problems
• 34 example problems
• A complete index

What's New for the 10th Edition?

• Thoroughly updated for ACI 318-08, ACI 530-08, and IBC-09 seismic building codes
• Two indices—one for terms, figures, and tables, and one for codes used in the book  

Topics Covered

• Basic Seismology
• Diaphragm Theory
• Earthquake Characteristics
• Effects of Earthquakes on Structures
• General Structural Design
• Response of Structures
• Seismic Building Codes
• Seismic-Resistant Concrete Structures
• Seismic-Resistant Masonry Structures
• Seismic-Resistant Steel Structures
• Seismic-Resistant Wood Structures
• Special Design Features
• Tilt-Up Construction
• Vibration Theory

An Introduction to Seismic Design for the

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

Topics Covered

• Basic Seismology
• Diaphragm Theory
• Earthquake Characteristics
• Effects of Earthquakes on Structures
• General Structural Design
• Response of Structures
• Seismic Building Codes
• Seismic-Resistant Concrete Structures
• Seismic-Resistant Masonry Structures
• Seismic-Resistant Steel Structures
• Seismic-Resistant Wood Structures
• Special Design Features
• Tilt-Up Construction
• Vibration Theory