Prepare for the ARE Vol. 4: Project Planning & Design

Prepare for the Architects Registration Exams Project Planning & Design section.

Congratulations! You’ve established eligibility to prepare for and take your Architects Registration Exams. It is no easy feat, but with the help of Pluralsight’s ARE Preparation courses, you will be knowledgeable enough to pass all exams without breaking a sweat. This course, Prepare for the ARE Vol. 4: Project Planning & Design, addresses Project Planning & Design content directly from the test specification outline. They include; environmental conditions and context, codes and regulations, building systems, materials, and assemblies, project integration of program and systems, and project costs and budgeting. Each volume starts with an overview of how it relates to the overall ARE 5.0 format, as well as presents effective strategies for that section of study. Also, the content is packed with tips and tricks for understanding how to lay the groundwork for successful project development, once all team members kick off into production.

Topics:

• Course Overview
• Introduction to ARE Preparation: Project Planning and Design
• Off-site Environmental Concerns
• On-site Environmental Concerns
• Building Codes
• Zoning Regulations
• Integrating Building and Zoning Codes
• Structural Systems
• Building Systems
• Materials Tips: Wood and Steel
• Materials Tips: Concrete and Masonry
• Assemblies
• Systems Selection and Design Process
• Cost and Budgeting Process