Programming, Planning & Practice: ARE Sample Problems and Practice Exam, 2nd Ed - Softcover

Leppo, Holly Williams; Ballast, David Kent

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1591263271 ISBN 13: 9781591263272

Publisher: Professional Pubns Inc, 2010

Synopsis

Updated to the 2007 AIA Documents and the 2009 International Building Code

Get the realistic practice you need to successfully prepare for the Programming, Planning & Practice division of the Architect Registration Examination (ARE) with Programming, Planning & Practice: ARE Sample Problems and Practice Exam. 88 challenging sample problems are presented in the same formats as the problems on the exam, including multiple-choice, check-all-that-apply, and fill-in-the-blank. A sample vignette prepares you for the graphic portion of the exam. Clearly explained solutions, are provided to supplement your review.

Also included is a realistic 85-problem practice exam that simulates the actual exam experience through content areas covered, length, level of difficulty, format, and the use of logical distractors. The practice exam includes a vignette covering site zoning just like the actual exam.

Coverage of the Programming, Planning & Practice Content Areas

• Codes and Regulations
• Environmental, Social and Economic Issues
• Programming and Analysis
• Project Budget and Financing
• Project and Practice Management
• Site Zoning

Features and Benefits

• Challenging sample problems in the same format as the exam provide the realistic practice you need to successfully prepare for the Programming, Planning & Practice division of the ARE.
• Downloadable PDF files, which can be can be imported into your drafting software, allow you to practice creating graphic vignette solutions.
• Practical tips for approaching the multiple choice sections, solving the vignettes, and using the vignette software help you avoid common mistakes.
• Updated codes and standards provide you with the most current ARE review materials.
   

About this title

About the Author

Holly Williams Leppo, RA/CID, is currently a partner and vice president of SMB & Rinc. She holds a bachelor of integrative arts degree from the Pennsylvania State University and a master of architecture degree from Washington University in St. Louis. Ms. Leppo served a two-year term on the City of Williamsburg Architectural Review Board and is an NCARB-certified architect, an NCIDQ-certified interior designer, and a LEED Accredited Professional. In addition to Programming. Planning & Practice: ARE Sample Problems and Practice Exam, she has co-authored several other ARE review books published by PPl.
David Kent Ballast, FAIA, owns Architectural Research Consulting, a firm offering information and management services to architects, interior designers, and the construction industry. Mr. Ballast also teaches interior construction and other courses at Arapahoe Community College. A licensed architect in the state of Colorado, Mr. Ballast has written many books published by PPl on design topics and ARE exam review.

Edition details

• Publisher: Professional Pubns Inc
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1591263271
• ISBN 13: 9781591263272
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 80