Building Design and Construction Systems (BDCS) ARE Mock Exam: ARE Overview, Exam Prep Tips, Multiple-Choice Questions and Graphic Vignettes, Solutions and Explanations (Architect Registration Exam)

Building Design and Construction Systems (BDCS) ARE Mock Exam: ARE Overview, Exam Prep Tips, Multiple-Choice Questions and Graphic Vignettes, Solutions and Explanations (Architect Registration Exam)

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<b>A Practical Mock Exam for the Building Design and Construction Systems (BDCS) Division of the ARE! </b><br /><br /><span>Every July, NCARB </span><span>begins </span>to draw<span> the <span>Architect Registration Examinations (</span>ARE) questions from a new edition of ARE exam guide and scope.We have incorporated this latest information into our books.</span><br /><span> </span><br /><span>To become a licensed architect, you need to have a proper combination of education and/or experience, meeting your Board of Architecture's special requirements, as well as passing all seven divisions of ARE. </span><br /><br />This book provides ARE exam overview, resources, exam prep and exam taking techniques, tips and guides. It also provides a realistic and complete set of Mock Exam, solutions, explanations for the Building Design and Construction Systems (BDCS) Division of the ARE. This book covers the following subjects: <br /><br />1. ARE, IDP and Education Requirements<br />2. ARE Exam Content, Format and Prep strategies<br />3. Principles: Selection of Systems, Materials, and Methods, Historic Precedent, Human Behavior, and Design Theory<br />4. Environmental Issues: Sustainable Design Including Hazardous Material Mitigation, Thermal and Moisture Protection, and Adaptive Re-Use<br />5. Codes & Regulations: Zoning, Specialty and Building Codes, and Other Regulatory Requirements<br />6. Materials & Technology: Selection of Systems, Materials, and Methods, including Masonry, Metals, Wood, Concrete, Specialties, and Others<br />7. Project & Practice Management: Cost, Scheduling, Construction Sequencing, and Risk Management<br />8. Accessibility/Ramp Vignette: Designing a stairway and ramp connecting two levels that abides by the code and accessibility requirements<br />9. Stair Design Vignette: Designing a stairway connecting multiple levels that abides by the code and accessibility requirements<br />10. Roof Plan Vignette: Designing a sloped roof for draining the rainwater, locate equipment and accessories<br />11. Step-By-Step Solutions for 6 Graphic Vignettes Using NCARB Practice Program Software<br /><br />This book includes 85 challenging questions at the same difficulty level and format as the real exam (multiple-choice, check-all-that-apply, and fill-in-the-blank), and 6 graphic vignettes. It will help you pass the BDCS division of the ARE and become a licensed architect! <br /><br />See posts under the Customer Discussion Section at the lower portion of this book's Amazon detailed page for ARE Exam prep strategies, and more information on this book.<br /><br /><br /><b><span>Sample text from </span></b><b><span>"</span></b><b><span>Building Design and Construction Systems (BDCS) <span>ARE Mock Exam(Architect Registration Exam)</span>"</span><span>:</span></b><b><span></span></b><br /> <br /><span><span>·<span></span></span></span><span>"Since we do have an <b>area of refuge</b></span><span><span> </span>for this vignette, the stair width needs to beat least 56" or 1422 (48" or 1219 CLEAR because of the area of refuge, <b>plus</b> an 8" or 203 allowance for handrails</span><span><span> </span>on both sides)... </span><br /><span> </span><br /><b><span>Note</span></b><span>: NCARBthrows in the 44" (1118) minimum stair width requirement at the beginning of the program, and place the 48" (1219) CLEAR stair width requirement because ofthe area of refuge</span><span><span> </span>at the end of the program. This is to make sure you can coordinate various criteria, and make sure you are patient enough to read the entire program."</span><br /><span> </span><br /><span>...</span><b><i><span> Note:</span></i></b><i><span> There is a defect with the gutter command of the NCARB's oftware. Once you place it, it is almost impossible to modify it. There are two ways to solve this problem...</span></i><span>ArchiteG, ARE Mock Exam, Green Associate Exam Guide, GA Study, and GreenExamEducation are registered trademarks owned by Gang Chen.</span><span></span>