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

Leppo RA/CID LEED AP, Holly Williams; Ballast, David Kent

9781591263272: Programming, Planning & Practice: ARE Sample Problems and Practice Exam, 2nd Ed

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1591263271 ISBN 13: 9781591263272

Publisher: Professional Publications, Inc., 2010

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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.

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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.

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