Black Spectacles

Join ARE Live tomorrow for a Construction & Evaluation (CE) mock exam, where you can ask your questions live with licensed architect Chris Hopstock! Click here to join ARE Live on December 18th at 11AM CST: https://lnkd.in/eNnpUVTK #architecture #CE #constructionevaluation #MockExam #ncarb #architect

Here’s what our team has worked on for you this month: more engaging PA videos, easier sign-in methods, and new ARE Live episodes—all designed to make your path to licensure smoother and more engaging! More Engaging PA Videos: You can now watch the new Programming & Analysis Section 3 videos, featuring new animations! Head to your PA dashboard to explore the updated material and boost your exam prep today. Easier Sign-In: You can now sign in using your email, Google, or LinkedIn accounts, offering you a seamless sign-in experience! Extra Practice for PPD: Get ready to take PPD with some extra practice by watching the latest ARE Live episode now, and be sure to register for the CE Mock Exam session live on December 18th by clicking here: https://lnkd.in/euD9QeyC #architecture #architect #areexams #design #productupdate

FULL VIDEO available on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/ghqfqW93 We're bringing you a clip from ARE Live featuring a PDD Mock Exam question! 🔍 Scenario: An architect is designing a new mixed-use building which will contain 3 retail spaces on the ground floor and 40 housing units above. The building will be fully sprinklered. What is the minimum required separation between the two uses? A. 0 hours B. 1 hour C. 2 hours D. 3 hours #architecture #architect #ProjectDevelopmentDocumentation #PDD #areexams #ncarb

FULL VIDEO available on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gTneSpUZ We're bringing you a clip from ARE Live featuring a PjM Mock Exam question! 🔍 Scenario: Which of the following are steps that an architect might take when acting as an initial decision maker between the owner and contractor? Select the three that apply. A. Ask for more information B. Advise that they are unable to assist with the situation C. Provide initial decision D. Decide based on client feedback E. Obtain input from consultants F. Meet privately with the contractor #architecture #projectmanagement #PJM #areexams #ncarb

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FULL VIDEO available on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gYfRNSXU We're bringing you a clip from ARE Live featuring a PA Mock Exam question! 🔍 Scenario: The architect is designing a one story bicycle manufacturing facility with a total of 15,000 sqft. The project also includes a small office and lobby of 500 sq ft and is not sprinklered. The nearest building is 10’ away to the south. Which of the following construction types are feasible from a code perspective? Select the three that apply. A. IIB B. IIIA C. IIIB D. IV-HT E. VA F. VB #architecture #programmingandanalysis #PA #areexams #ncarb #architect

FULL VIDEO available on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/ghqfqW93 We're bringing you a clip from ARE Live featuring a PDD Mock Exam question! 🔍 Scenario: An architect is performing a code analysis as part of a feasibility study for their client. The client wishes to build a new restaurant to serve the local community. After studying the zoning ordinance, the architect determines the following: - The site is zoned R-4 - Residential use is permitted - The lot is 150’ x 100’ and requires 20’ setbacks on all sides Which of the following will be required in order to proceed with the project? A. Variance B. Conditional Use Permit C. Non-conforming use certification D. Incentive zoning #architecture #ProjectDevelopmentDocumentation #PDD #areexams #ncarb

FULL VIDEO available on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gTneSpUZ We're bringing you a clip from ARE Live featuring a PjM Mock Exam question! 🔍 Scenario: The project manager is working on the staffing plan for a new 10,000 sqft library. There are four staff members that have upcoming staffing availability. Who would be the best fit for a job captain role on the project? A. Junior designer, 5 years experience, 20 hours availability B. Project manager, 10 years experience, 4 hours availability C. Interior designer, 8 years experience, 40 hours availability D. Architect, 10 years experience, 8 hours availability #architecture #projectmanagement #PJM #areexams #ncarb

FULL VIDEO available on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gYfRNSXU We're bringing you a clip from ARE Live featuring a PA Mock Exam question! 🔍 Scenario: The architect is designing a 3-story, 50,000 sq ft new build community health center in Salem, Oregon. The site is hilly with loose top soil and predominant wind from the east. After schematic design has commenced, the client provides an environmental report which shows contaminated material on site, directly under the building footprint. The client decides that it is best for the material be capped and buried underground in the same location where it was found. Provide an alternate location and orientation for the building. #architecture #programmingandanalysis #PA #areexams #ncarb #architect

FULL VIDEO available on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gxdDBcmH We're bringing you a clip from ARE Live featuring a PDD Mock Exam question! 🔍 Scenario: You are designing a dormitory building, and the university has asked to have naturally ventilated air as opposed to solely relying on mechanical ventilation. The dorm rooms are scheduled to be 12’x12’ in size and have two single-hung windows next to a large picture window. Do the suggested windows meet the 2013 Building Energy Efficiency Standards as provided? #architecture #ProjectDevelopmentDocumentation #PDD #areexams #ncarb