Architecture Exam Review: Volume 1 - Structural Topics

This sixth edition is updated to reflect the 2003 International Building Code which is referenced on the exam. The chapters that were updated from the fifth edition are:

• Ch. 2: Loads on Buildings
• Ch. 8: Building Code Requirements on Structural Design
• Ch. 13: Lateral Forces--Wind
• Ch. 14: Lateral Forces--Earthquakes
• Ch. 9: some minor changes due to updates reflecting the National Design Specifications for Wood Construction (NDS) 2001.

Over 230 sample questions with solutions prepare you for the ARE's nonstructural topics. 550 pp.

• Pre-Design Mechanical and Electrical Systems Building Design/Materials and Methods
• Construction Documents and Services

Architecture Exam Review: Volume 3 - Graphic Divisions

12 design vignettes provide realistic and effective practice for the challenging Site Planning, Building Planning, and Building Technology sections of the ARE.

This review helps you identify and concentrate on the areas where you need improvement, to increase your chances of passing the updated ARE graphic divisions. 128 pp.

• Site Planning
• Building Planning
• Building Technology

• 12 practice vignettes, each of which addresses a specific area of knowledge or skill you?ll encounter on the exam.
• Easy-to-understand solutions for each vignette, showing examples of what are considered to be good and poor design approaches.
• Extensive descriptions of the vignettes, along with tips and techniques for solving each one on the computer-administered exam.
• Explanations of the examination format and grading criteria.

• Updated to the latest exam specs
• Combined Site Zoning and Site Planning Practice Vignette, just like the exam
• Updated Site Design vignette with requirement for parking spaces, just like the exam
• Updated symbol for fire dampers to match the exam]

Offers a comprehensive review of structural topics and helps you successfully prepare for the General Structures and Lateral Forces divisions on NCARB's Architect Registration Examination (ARE). Hundreds of examples, illustrations, and tables enhance the text and 160 multiple-choice practice problems with solutions help you determine areas where you need additional study. 272 pp.

This sixth edition is updated to reflect the 2003 International Building Code which is referenced on the exam. The chapters that were updated from the fifth edition are:

• Ch. 2: Loads on Buildings Ch. 8: Building Code Requirements on Structural Design Ch. 13: Lateral Forces--Wind Ch. 14: Lateral Forces--Earthquakes
• Ch. 9: some minor changes due to updates reflecting the National Design Specifications for Wood Construction (NDS) 2001.