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5 Tips To Improve Your SD Interior Layout

The first vignette for the Schematic Design exam, administered by NCARB, is the Interior Layout vignette. For this vignette, you will need to layout an interior space with furniture, partition walls and doors.

Episode 19:  Is Working In A Big Firm Better Than Working In A Small Firm? [Podcast]

Episode 19: Is Working In A Big Firm Better Than Working In A Small Firm? [Podcast]

Deciding between working in a small firm versus a big firm is always a difficult choice, especially when we only have experience in one and not really sure how the other one works. How do you know if you should make the switch?

Episode 18: Understanding Your Personality Type and How It Affects Your ARE Experience [Podcast]

Episode 18: Understanding Your Personality Type and How It Affects Your ARE Experience [Podcast]

Preparing for the Architect Registration Exam is a difficult undertaking. We need tools that will us understand this process better and give us an edge on exam day. One of the best tools you can have is a better understanding of your Personality Type. Yup, it’s time to get to know YOU!

5 Tips You Need To Know For The Roof Layout Vignette

The final vignette for the Building Design & Construction Systems exam, administered by NCARB, is the Roof Layout vignette. For this vignette, you will need to layout a roof plan showing all the elements required by the program.

5 Awesome Tips For the Stair Layout Vignette

Continuing on in the Building Design & Construction Systems exam administered by NCARB, next we will discuss the Stair Layout vignette. For this vignette, you will need to connect three levels in a building with a stair that meets the program requirements.

Episode 17: Taking the ARE: 7 PASSES in 7 Days. For Real? [Podcast]

Episode 17: Taking the ARE: 7 PASSES in 7 Days. For Real? [Podcast]

Charlie Klecha, President of aias.org recently took all 7 Exams for the Architect Registration Exam in 7 days as the culmination of his 7 in 7 campaign came to a close. Let’s find out how he did. We are excited to be joined again by Charlie Klecha @charliechuck, President of AIAS, to discuss the 7 in 7 campaign and find out his results. You’ll be amazed at what he accomplished in so little time.

Episode 16: Taking the ARE: 7 Exams In 7 Days, Completely Nuts? [Podcast]

Episode 16: Taking the ARE: 7 Exams In 7 Days, Completely Nuts? [Podcast]

Mustering up the motivation and courage to take just one of the divisions of Architect Registration Exam can seem daunting. But what if you decided to take all 7 divisions in 7 days? We are excited to be joined by Charlie Klecha @charliechuck, President of AIAS, to discuss the 7 in 7 campaign and find out if he is really nuts in attempting to take all 7 divisions of the ARE in 7 days.

5 Cool Tips for the Accessibility Ramp Layout Vignette

The Building Design & Construction Systems division is one I consider to be a “cumulative” exam because it touches on a lot of topics from the other 6 AREs.

5 Top Tips For the Mechanical and Electrical Vignette

The Building Systems exam covers a lot of topics that you may not be very familiar with if you are early in your architectural career. Thankfully, the Mechanical and Electrical Layout Vignette for the Building Systems exam is the exception.

5 Incredible Tips For the Site Grading Vignette – SPD

The here are two vignettes in the Site Planing & Design exam – Site Design and Site Grading.  Here we will cover what you should keep in mind for the Site Grading vignette.

Episode 15: 10 Tips To Become A More Valuable Employee [Podcast]

Episode 15: 10 Tips To Become A More Valuable Employee [Podcast]

Becoming a valuable employee is an important goal for those of us who want to advance our career. But how do I get there? How do I stand out from the crowd?

Episode 14: Should Architecture Schools Teach Ecology? [Podcast]

Episode 14: Should Architecture Schools Teach Ecology? [Podcast]

Ecology is the study of natural systems and how organisms relate to their physical surroundings. So what the heck does that have to do with architecture and why should I care?