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Becoming an Architect: What You’ll Need to Know

Young Architect

Working on construction drawings. After we solved the design problem, the next 11 months were spent… . Studying design from at one of the many great architecture programs is, in my (admittedly, biased) opinion, one of the greatest educations a person could get as well as an amazing industry to work in. The Profession.

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

Young Architect

Project Planning and Design (PPD). Construction and Evaluation (CE). The organization of these exams is similar to the timeline of a theoretical architecture project. Now you’ll start moving into design and schematic designs of sites and buildings. Construction and Evaluation Exam (CE). vs ARE 5.0??

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What Is The Best ARE 5.0 Exam Order?

Young Architect

Construction Evaluation (CE). Project Planning and Design (PPD). PcM is all about running a firm and the business of architecture. CE is all about bidding and construction administration. . PPD and PDD both test many of the same topics, however each exam looks at a different phase during design. .

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Better Project Management for Small Firm Architects

EntreArchitect

I ask them again to state their expected budget as part of my Pre-Design Client Questionnaire to confirm their expectations in writing. We then prepare Schematic Designs based on those expectations. When we present our Schematic Designs we prepare rough, cost per square foot, cost estimates attached to each scheme.

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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. Tips on how to get global . By Lucas Gray.

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

EntreArchitect

I ask them again to state their expected budget as part of my Pre-Design Client Questionnaire to confirm their expectations in writing. We then prepare Schematic Designs based on those expectations. When we present our Schematic Designs we prepare rough, cost per square foot, cost estimates attached to each scheme.

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The Ultimate List of ARE 5.0 Study Materials: Part 1

Young Architect

Project Planning and Design (PPD). Construction Evaluation (CE). Below is a one sentence definition of each exam: Practice Management (PcM) – Setting up and running an architecture business. . Project Management (PjM) – Managing an Architecture Project. Construction Evaluation 101. PPD/PDD ARE Drills