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Join Marc Teer and Mike Newman as they answer your ARE questions in this episode of ARE Live. Mike and Marc will be covering subjects such as the differences between ARE 4.0 and ARE 5.0, rolling exam clocks, and NCARB’s pass/fail exam breakdowns.

Mike Newman is an instructor for the AIA ARE Prep Curriculum powered by Black Spectacles, he’s an Adjunct Professor at the School of the Art Institute Chicago, and he also runs his own architectural practice, SHED Chicago.

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In late 2016, NCARB is releasing the new version of the ARE. Whether you are in the middle of the exam, or have yet to begin, make sure you are ready for the transition.

Join Marc Teer and Mike Newman as they discuss the timing of the exams, how the exams are different, and some strategies to consider about which exam to take and when, depending on where you are in the process of licensure.

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Join Marc Teer and Mike Newman as they review the questions and vignettes of the Site Planning and Design Exam in this episode of ARE Live. Site Planning is a combination exam, with both multiple choice type questions and significant graphic vignettes. There is a lot of crossover with other exams, but this is still an exam that trips up many contenders. This webinar will focus on the guiding principles and basic assumptions of site planning as well as a few pointers and strategies regarding the site vignette diagrams, including planning and topography.

Mike Newman is an instructor for the AIA ARE Prep Curriculum powered by Black Spectacles, he’s an Adjunct Professor at the School of the Art Institute Chicago, and he also runs his own architectural practice, SHED Chicago.

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Join Marc Teer and Mike Newman as they review the answers to the Construction Documents and Services Mock Exam in this episode of ARE Live. This episode will help you recognize the different systems and the factors that go into choosing the right one for the project, and it will also help you understand the different components of systems. You can download this mock exam and answer the questions yourself, and then listen in.

Mike Newman is an instructor for the AIA ARE Prep Curriculum powered by Black Spectacles, he’s an Adjunct Professor at the School of the Art Institute Chicago, and he also runs his own architectural practice, SHED Chicago.

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In this episode of ARE Live we're going to the beginning and engaging in an in-depth discussion about what it really takes to become a licensed architect.

Join Marc Teer, Mike Newman and Frank Heitzman as they discuss education requirements, continue with a deep dive into the Intern Development Program (IDP), including all of the recent changes, and discuss what the Architect Registration Exam (ARE®) is and how to plan to pass it.

Mike Newman is an instructor for the AIA ARE Prep Curriculum powered by Black Spectacles, he’s an Adjunct Professor at the School of the Art Institute Chicago, and he also runs his own architectural practice, SHED Chicago.

Frank Heitzman is the founding principal of Heitzman Architects, a senior lecturer at Triton College, and has been a long time licensing advisor for the State of Illinois.

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Join Marc Teer and Mike Newman as they review the answers to the Building Systems Mock Exam in this episode of ARE Live. This episode will help you recognize the different systems and the factors that go into choosing the right one for the project, and it will also help you understand the different components of systems. You can download this mock exam and answer the questions yourself, and then listen in. The questions will help you develop a strategy for how to study for the exam and some of the terms you’re going to see in this exam such as Chillers, Chilled Water Loops, Evaporators, DX Rooftop Units, and Base Isolators.

Mike Newman is an instructor for the AIA ARE Prep Curriculum powered by Black Spectacles, he’s an Adjunct Professor at the School of the Art Institute Chicago, and he also runs his own architectural practice, SHED Chicago.

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Join Marc Teer and Mike Newman as they welcome architects Charlie Klecha from Quinn Evans in Detroit, Jennifer Rittler from Moody Nolan in Columbus, and Josh Mings from Landon Bone Baker in Chicago. What do all of these architects have in common? They have all taken the ARE and passed it! And they’ve all come together on this episode of ARE Live to share their stories, insights and advice on how to go about preparing for, taking, and (perhaps most importantly) celebrating passing (or failing!) the exam. Don’t miss out on this unique insight into the ARE!

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The Structural Systems Exam can be a very broad ranging one that covers a lot of diverse topics. Join Mike Newman as he discusses 10 sample questions (and one bonus question!) from our Structural Systems Mock Exam covering topics such as Slump Tests, Earthquake Damage, and Code Issues as they will appear on the Exam.

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Are you worried about the switch from ARE 4.0 to 5.0? You shouldn’t be! In this episode of ARE Live, Mike Newman tells you why the switch from 4.0 to 5.0 isn’t as bad as it seems. He will also be answering questions submitted by you, the listeners, and discussing a set of diverse topics that range from different types of wood to the finer points of light bulb efficiency and sustainability.

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How do you build a hospital so it can withstand an earthquake? How do you calculate axial loading bearing capacity? How do you draw out a shear moment diagram? Find out with today’s episode, the Structural Systems Mock Exam featuring Mike Newman and Heather Heidenreich. You can download this mock exam and answer the questions yourself, and then listen in. The questions will help you develop a strategy for how to study for the exam and some of the formulas, tables, and terms you’re going to see in this exam, such as Allowable Stress Design, Camber, and Belled Caisson.

Mike Newman is an instructor for the AIA ARE Prep Curriculum powered by Black Spectacles, he’s an Adjunct Professor at the School of the Art Institute Chicago, and he also runs his own architectural practice, SHED Studio.

Heather Heidenreich is a structural engineer at the Chicago office of KJWW, an international engineering consulting firm with expertise in designing sustainable and high performance building infrastructure systems.

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