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Becoming an Architect: What You’ll Need to Know

Young Architect

…fine tuning that design, creating construction drawings, specifications, details, getting cost estimates, solving code issues, obtaining building permits, supporting the contractor with information during construction, responding to unforeseeable conditions, working with and coordinating furniture, IT, and moving consultants. .

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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. Schematic Design (SD) : Life safety and accessibility (all vignettes).

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What Is The Best ARE 5.0 Exam Order?

Young Architect

The Pro-Practice exams and Technical exams each contain 2 very different types of information to be studied. . The Pro-Practice Exams (PcM, PjM and CE) all contain many overlapping topics and information. . Likewise, the Technical Exams (PA, PPD and PDD) also share topics and information, . It's just information overload. .

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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. Manage expectations and keep them informed.

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ARCHITECTURE EDUCATION (The Internship)

Lines on Paper

To learn about projects in various stages : schematic Design, Design Development etc) l Ask if there is a probation period. Having lecturers/tutors who are practitioners - so that they can provide a informal link to local practices. Ask to be involved in projects. (To l Don’t be shy to ask about your allowance or salary.

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The Ultimate List of ARE 5.0 Study Materials: Part 1

Young Architect

If you are looking for information about ARE 4.0, 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. Below are links for each 5.0

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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. Manage expectations and keep them informed.