082. ARE Reset: Resetting the ARE Podcast

By |2026-02-17T11:17:07-08:00February 17th, 2026|Categories: 5.0, Podcast, Profession|

If you’re studying for the ARE right now, this episode is for you. In this solo Tuesday episode, David shares why he’s resetting the ARE Podcast, what’s changing, and how this shift is designed to help you build clarity and consistency in your exam journey. Listen to the Audio Show Notes Why the [...]

Episode 81: Getting Started with the ARE in 2026

By |2026-02-10T15:11:23-08:00February 10th, 2026|Categories: 5.0, NCARB, Podcast|

In this episode, David and Eric break down what it really takes to pass the Architect Registration Exam (ARE) in 2026. They walk through the six ARE divisions, explain how to sequence exams for momentum, and outline a realistic study approach designed for busy professionals — not full-time students. This episode is about starting, building [...]

Episode 75: Albedo: What Is Good For?

By |2024-10-01T10:04:33-07:00October 1st, 2024|Categories: 5.0, Podcast, Site Planning & Design|

In this podcast, we discuss a frequent fuzzy topic, albedo. Listen in as we discuss what albedo is and how best understand it and apply it in our practice as well as taking the ARE.  Listen to the Audio Please Subscribe Receive automatic updates when you subscribe below! Please rate us on iTunes! [...]

Episode 73: Fuzzy Topic – Plan Efficiency

By |2024-09-23T10:19:33-07:00September 23rd, 2024|Categories: 5.0, Fuzzy Topic, Podcast|

In this podcast, we introduce what we mean by a "fuzzy topic" and Plan Efficiency as our first of several planned Fuzzy Topic podcasts. Listen to the Audio Please Subscribe Receive automatic updates when you subscribe below! Please rate us on iTunes! If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and [...]

Episode 71: The Only 3 Ways to Change a Contract

By |2024-01-16T08:44:27-08:00January 16th, 2024|Categories: 5.0, Podcast, Profession|

In this podcast, we discuss the only 3 ways to change the contract for construction using the Architects Supplemental Instruction, Change Order, and Construction Change Directive. Listen to the Audio Click to Watch Please Subscribe Receive automatic updates when you subscribe below! Please rate us on iTunes! If you enjoyed the show, please [...]

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