Interior Construction & Detailing for Designers & Architects
Available in Print or eTextbook
Interior Construction & Detailing for Designers & Architects, Sixth Edition, by David Kent Ballast, is a comprehensive guide for students, interior designers, and architects involved in commercial and residential construction.
Clear and complete explanations of how to select suitable materials and components and determine appropriate construction techniques make this book an essential, time-saving reference.
Features Include:
- Over 350 figures and tables
- More than 2,500 index entries
- Applicable Construction Specification Institute MasterFormat numbers in section heads
- Quick-reference boxed text containing supplementary information
- A chapter-by-chapter list of additional references
Topics Covered:
- Acoustics
- Decorative Metals
- Partitions
- Architectural Woodwork
- Doors and Hardware
- Security Systems
- Audiovisual Spaces
- Flooring Construction and Finishes
- Signage Systems
- Barrier-Free Design
- Glazing
- Structural Coordination
- Building Codes and Regulations
- Licensure
- Sustainable Design
- Building Investigation
- Means of Egress
- Wall Finishes
- Ceilings
- Mechanical and Electrical Systems Coordination
eTexbook access benefits include:
- One year of access
- Ability to download the entire eTextbook to multiple devices, so you can study even without internet access
- An auto sync feature across all your devices for a seamless experience on or offline
- Unique study tools such as highlighting in six different colors to tailor your study experience
- Features like read aloud for complete hands-free review
$225.00
PUB YEAR
2019
FORMAT
Paperback or eTextbook
PRINT ISBN
9781591264200
PID# 583258
FAQs
All six divisional exams must be completed within a 5-year period, which begins on the date of the first division passed. According to NCARB, the average time frame to complete all six exams in 2018 was 2.2 years.
There are five different item types utilized during each ARE 5.0 exam division. Here are the item types:
- Multiple Choice
- Check-All-That-Apply
- Hotspot
- Drag-and-Place
- Quantitative Fill-in-the-Blank
- Practice Management: 51%
- Project Management: 62%
- Programming & Analysis: 53%
- Project Planning & Design: 46%
- Project Development & Documentation: 53%
- Construction & Evaluation: 70%
ARE 5.0 is a computer-based test and has content divided into six divisions that may be taken in any order. They are:
- Practice Management (80 items, 2 hours and 45 minutes test duration)
- Project Management (90 items, 3 hours and 15 minutes test duration)
- Programming & Analysis (95 items, 3 hours and 15 minutes test duration)
- Project Planning & Design (120 items, 4 hours and 15 minutes test duration)
- Project Development & Documentation (120 items, 4 hours and 15 minutes test duration)
- Construction & Evaluation (95 items, 3 hours and 15 minutes test duration)
For more information, you can visit the ncarb.org.
The Architect Registration Examination® (ARE®) is a multi-division exam used to assess your knowledge and skills regarding the practice of architecture. The current version of the exam, ARE 5.0, is developed by NCARB and features six divisions. Completing the ARE 5.0 exam by passing all six divisions is required by all US jurisdictions as a key step on the path to earning a license. The division exams can be taken in any order but must be taken and passed within a five-year period in order to qualify for architecture licensure.
ARE 5.0 has a mixture of item types. There is not a set percentage of any one type of item type on an exam. Here are the item types found on the ARE 5.0:
- Multiple Choice
- Check-All-That-Apply
- Hotspot
- Drag-and-Place
- Quantitative Fill-in-the-Blank
- Case Study
The tests are administered at Prometric test centers and must be scheduled three days in advance.
In addition to testing, there are other education and work experience requirements that must be fulfilled to earn a license. For more information on additional requirements, exam policies, and eligibility, please visit the NCARB website.