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Becoming an Architect: What You’ll Need to Know

Young Architect

Sometimes I think the public thinks that Architects spend all day dreaming and drawing plans for cool buildings. After we solved the design problem, the next 11 months were spent… . Architecture School. Unlike school, time and money sometimes dictate the design of the project. Hospital design.

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What’s the Best Testing Order for ARE 5.0?!?

Young Architect

Think: Investigation (not design). Project Planning and Design Exam (PPD). Now you’ll start moving into design and schematic designs of sites and buildings. Choosing an appropriate structural and MEP systems early in the design process. Building Systems (BS) : MEP and engineering.

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Weaving international work into your architecture career

EntreArchitect

As an attendee of architecture school in Canada and the Glenn Murcutt Masters Class in Australia, and a designer who has worked in Thailand, China, Japan, Germany, and the US, I’ve strived to create meaningful architectural work and improve communities worldwide. Build on previous experience. By Lucas Gray.

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Better Project Management for Small Firm Architects

EntreArchitect

The most successful projects though are the ones where we fully understand the people living and working within the architecture we design. Before we grab the roll of trace and start sketching with the Sharpie, we gather as much information about the users of our buildings as possible. Build rapport with the contractor.

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What Is The Best ARE 5.0 Exam Order?

Young Architect

PPD and PDD both test many of the same topics, however each exam looks at a different phase during design. . PPD is all about everything that happens during the schematic design phase of the project. Topics include: code, building systems, structures, materials, costs and many more technical topics.

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Entrepreneur Architect Academy 012 | My 10 Rules for Better Project Management

EntreArchitect

The most successful projects though are the ones where we fully understand the people living and working within the architecture we design. Before we grab the roll of trace and start sketching with the Sharpie, we gather as much information about the users of our buildings as possible. Build rapport with the contractor.

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The Ultimate List of ARE 5.0 Study Materials: Part 1

Young Architect

Below is a one sentence explanation of each exam: Programming and Analysis (PA) – Understanding the problem the design will solve. Project Planning and Design (PPD) – Schematic Design Phase of the project. The Technical Exams are more about designing the project and putting a building together.