Description
This 200+ page study guide contains everything you need to know to pass the ARE 5.0 Programming and Analysis Exam!
Topics covered include:
- Programming Methods
- Passive Design Strategies
- Environmental Issues
- Sustainability
- International Building Code (IBC)
- Zoning
- ADA
- Historic Buildings
- Site Analysis
- Renovation Considerations
- Intro to Building Systems
- and more!





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Danielle Brown (verified owner) –
This study guide is comprehensive, thorough, and concise. It was easy to read through and grasp concepts at a deeper level. The study guide not only helped me to pass but helped me gain true understanding of the various concepts presented. Cannot recommend these enough.
Logan (verified owner) –
To echo the previous reviews, this study guide was extremely helpful and accurately represented the exam content. I also purchased the primary reference textbook for this division, but inevitably found this guide to be far more helpful in truly understanding the concepts and applying them. I read this guide three times, took the NCARB practice exam, and passed on my first attempt. Thank you, Linsey!