For architects embarking on the journey to licensure, preparing for the Architect Registration Examination (ARE) is a significant milestone. Balancing a demanding career, family obligations, and rigorous exam preparation can seem daunting. However, with a…
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Embarking on the journey to becoming a licensed architect in the United States, or even in select Canadian provinces and territories, candidates encounter the Architect Registration Examination® (ARE®). Developed by the National Council of Architectural…
When I decided which test I was going to take first it was all about one thing: which one would be most practical and important for my working practice in architecture? I’ll probably say this…
Most of the important numbers we use as architects live in the Tables of the Building Code. Contrary to what I’ve read other people say, I don’t think you need to memorize the table numbers…
Fortunately for us, the ARE is not designed to be a test based on memorizing tons of specific numbers. We are tested on our general understanding and familiarity of concepts. (Albeit, there’s a lot of…