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15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership for AIA Members: Visit: blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: 41817PJMPC Join Black Spectacles and Mike Newman for our Project Management discussion. We will be using sample mock exam questions as an opportunity to discuss some of the more vexing topics, as well as delve into strategies for answering. This will be a good introduction to the types of problems that you are likely to find on the Project Management exam and how best to respond. With these practice questions, we will explore the management of architectural projects and its minutiae, such as organizing principles, contract management, and consultant management. These tools will help you feel comfortable demonstrating your understanding of and abilities in quality control project team configuration, and project scheduling. 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 al

15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership for AIA Members: Visit: blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: 32917LIVEPC Join Black Spectacles and Mike Newman for our Practice Management discussion. We will be using sample mock exam questions as an opportunity to discuss some of the more vexing topics, as well as delve into strategies for answering. This will be a good introduction to the types of problems that you are likely to find on the Practice Management exam and how best to respond. This division of the ARE focuses on the management of an architecture practice, covering such topics as professional ethics, fiduciary responsibilities, and the regulations governing the practice of architecture. With these tools, you will be able to understand and demonstrate abilities in business structure, business development, and asset development and protection. 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 In

15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership for AIA Members: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: STUDYGUIDE5PC Join Black Spectacles and Mike Newman as they walk you through a complete ARE 5.0 study guide. Everything from how ARE 5.0 differs from ARE 4.0, the new question types you can expect and how to prepare for them, strategies and best practices for the exam order, and what is cognitive complexity and why it should matter to you. 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. AIA ARE Prep powered by Black Spectacles- https://blackspectacles.com/products/are Mike's Recommended Resources to pass the ARE: http://bksp.es/ARE_Resources

15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership for AIA Members: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: 1871PC1016 In this live episode, Marc Teer and Mike Newman were joined by a panel of 3 young architects who are each taking a different route to the Architect Registration Exam (ARE). Laura Crane, Associate at bKL Architecture LLC who recently completed the exam in version 4.0, Sarah Hitchcock, Gensler who is taking the 5-Exam Plan (a combination of ARE 4.0 and ARE 5.0), and Greg Kristo, Stantec Architecture who will be taking the entire exam in version 5.0. Hear each of our panelists discuss their approach to the ARE including study strategies, study materials and resources, advice they'd give other young architects or the best advice they've received themselves, and why their exam approach is the right one for them. Listen in and get some first-hand tips and advice to help you choose your own ARE path. Mike Newman is an instructor for the AIA ARE Prep Curriculum powered by Black Sp

15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership for AIA Members: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: 92816PDDPC Join Marc Teer and Mike Newman as they answer the questions on the ARE 5.0 Project Development & Documentation Mock Case Study. This is a division on the new version of the exam, ARE 5.0, and it focuses on all issues relating to the development of design concepts, the evaluation of materials and technologies, selection of appropriate construction techniques, and appropriate construction documentation. Case studies are one of the new question types you can expect to find on ARE 5.0. You can download this mock case study and corresponding resources, answer the questions based on the resources provided, and then listen in for the answers. 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. Download the Case

15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership for AIA Members: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: 72016BDCSPC Join Marc Teer and Mike Newman as they answer the questions on the ARE BDCS Mock Exam. They’ll be covering topics like rowlocks, long span structures, sole plates, and waffle slab 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. Download the Mock Exam: http://bksp.es/BDCS_MockExam AIA ARE Prep powered by Black Spectacles- blackspectacles.com/courses Mike's Recommended Resources to pass the ARE: https://blackspectacles.com/blog/post/books-need-to-pass-are-resources

15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership for AIA Members: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: 62216NEWARCHPC Join Marc Teer and Mike Newman as they welcome special guests Allison Conley from Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture, Amanda Snelson from ZGF Architects, Kyle Richardson from Folonis Architects, and Ben Edwards from FFKR Architects. They’ll be discussing their study strategies, what order they took the exams, what resources they used, and sharing their personal advice for anybody looking to take the exam. 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. AIA ARE Prep powered by Black Spectacles- blackspectacles.com/courses Mike's Recommended Resources to pass the ARE: http://blackspectacles.com/blog/books-need-to-pass-are-exam-resources

15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership for AIA Members: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: 52516PPPPC Join Marc Teer and Mike Newman as they answer the questions on the ARE PPP Mock Exam. They’ll be covering topics like budgeting, delivery methods, and zoning. 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. Download the Mock Exam: http://bksp.es/PPPMockExam AIA ARE Prep powered by Black Spectacles- blackspectacles.com/courses Mike's Recommended Resources to pass the ARE: http://blackspectacles.com/blog/books-need-to-pass-are-exam-resources

15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership for AIA Members: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: 42716QNAPC 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. AIA ARE Prep powered by Black Spectacles- blackspectacles.com/courses Mike's Recommended Resources to pass the ARE: http://blackspectacles.com/blog/books-need-to-pass-are-exam-resources

15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership for AIA Members: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: 316425PC15 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. 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. AIA ARE Prep powered by Black Spectacles- blackspectacles.com/courses Mike's Recommended Resources to pass the ARE: http://blackspectacles.com/blog/books-need-to-pass-are-exam-resources

15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership for AIA Members: Visit: http://blackspectacles.com/membership and enter code: 216SPDPC15 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. AIA ARE Prep powered by Black Spectacles- blackspectacles.com/courses Mike's Recommended Resources to

15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership for AIA Members: http://bksp.es/cds-aiaareprep 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. Download the Mock Exam: http://bksp.es/cds-mock-exam-2016 AIA ARE Prep powered by Black Spectacles- blackspectacles.com/courses Mike's Recommended Resources to pass the ARE: http://blackspectacles.com/blog/books-need-to-pass-are-exam-resources

15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership for AIA Members: http://bksp.es/idp-and-are 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. AIA ARE Prep powered by Black Spectacles- blackspectacles.com/courses Mike's Recommended Resource

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. 15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership for AIA Members: http://bksp.es/systems-code Download the Mock Exam: http://bksp.es/building-systems-mock-exam-11-11-1

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! 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. 15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership for AIA Members: http://bksp.es/102115webinar AIA ARE Prep powered by Black Spectacles- blackspectacles.com/courses Mike's Recommended Resources to pass the ARE: blackspectacles.com/blog/bo

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. 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. 15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership for AIA Members: http://bksp.es/923webinar Link to the Mock Exam: http://bksp.es/structural-exam-09-2015 AIA ARE Prep powered by Black Spectacles- blackspectacles.com/courses Mike's Recommended Resources to pass the ARE: blackspectacles.com/blog/books-need…-exam-resources

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. 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. 15% Discount on a Black Spectacles Membership for AIA Members: http://bksp.es/areprep826 AIA ARE Prep powered by Black Spectacles- blackspectacles.com/courses Mike's Recommended Resources to pass the ARE: blackspectacles.com/blog/books-need…-exam-resources

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. Downloa

You’re all set for your Building Design Vignette, you know exactly what you want to do, you’re going to make the most beautiful, amazing, mind-blowing design NCARB has ever seen! Too bad they don’t care. At all. Did you follow the Program? Did you pay attention to the Specialty Moments? Is it accessible? That’s all they care about, and it can mean the difference between a passing and failing exam. You can learn more tips for these vignettes in today’s episode of ARE Live. Mike Newman will be going step by step through sample Building Design and Interior Design Vignettes, showing both passing and failing examples, and giving advice on how to create a system creating these vignettes and avoiding the common mistakes people make when taking this exam. 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. AIA ARE Prep powered by Black Spectacles

Today we’re following up on our earlier interview with Charlie Klecha, President of the AIAS, who a few weeks ago was telling us how he was planning on taking all 7 of the ARE exams in 7 days. Which he did. And he passed them. All of them. In a week. Black Spectacles Founder Marc Teer will be asking Charlie how he went about studying for the exams, what resources he used, and what tips and tricks he has for passing the ARE (spoiler alert: it’s called studying very, very hard). For more on Charlie’s story, check out http://aias.org/7in7/ to watch his weekly videos and track his process from beginning to end. And to learn more about the PASS Scholarship visit: http://aias.org/pass/ AIA ARE Prep powered by Black Spectacles- blackspectacles.com/courses Recommended Resources to pass the ARE: blackspectacles.com/blog/books-need…-exam-resources