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How to go from Failing the ARE 5.0 to PASSING by knowing what a failed exam REALLY means
“I failed the ARE.” Don't worry. You're not alone! I’VE BEEN THERE, TOO. I recall first seeing the “FAIL” on my ARE exam. Overcome with...


Getting your FIRST Job in Architecture | Architecture School and Beyond
“I thought it would be quicker, I thought it would be easier, but here I am…” We’ve all heard this before. We all know the architecture...


How this Young Architect Built an Award-Winning Firm in Architecture School | RADLAB
Imagine being in architecture school, and your thesis to transform an entire block in a major city takes off, and then you go off to...


NCARB's Rolling Clock Termination AND ARE® 6.0! Is ARE 5.0 phasing OUT? Everything you need to know
Since NCARB announced its new rolling clock termination policy last month, I’ve been getting a bunch of questions… When does the new...


My goal was to be licensed ONE YEAR after graduating | Passing the ARE with Michael Barton
The ARE® is NO JOKE. Studying for them is stressful, taking them is daunting, and failing them is heartbreaking. And multiple fails can...


Pass the ARE® 5.0 with this SIMPLE hack | Architect Registration Exam
Ready to pass the exams? Why do some people study for their exams with ease while others struggle month after month to stay consistent?...


Is Pregnancy a Barrier to Success in Architecture? Examining Challenges Faced by Expecting Mothers
Becoming a licensed architect is NOT an easy journey, and the AREs are notorious for being extremely challenging. But what would you do...


Know Exactly When To Take Your FIRST Architect Registration Exam | ARE 5.0
Is there a RIGHT time to take the AREs? As many of you know, I'm an open book when it comes to my whole architecture career, and I LOVE...


Future ARCHITECTS: Simple Tips to Stand Out and Skyrocket Your Career as an Architect
Ahhh… The world of architecture. Where creativity meets functionality and dreams are turned into concrete reality! Architecture is a...


Becoming an ARCHITECT: What it’s REALLY like and what do Architects DO?!
What is an architect? What do you need to do to become an architect? What are the differences between an architect and a structural...


The Critical Design Detail in Midcentury Modern Architecture | Revealing the Secret
You NEED to know this for the Architect Registration Exam, ARE 5.0! Whether you’re a student, architect, or even a client, NOBODY, I...


Is this Iconic building actually a Terrible Design? Thermal Bridging Explained!
You NEED to know this for the ARE 5.0 DESIGN DETAILS: THE BEAUTY & IMPORTANCE When it comes to architecture, beauty, and uniqueness, it...






