by Gang Chen (Author)
A Practical Exam Guide for the ARE 5.0 Project Planning & Design (PPD) Division!
To become a licensed architect, you need to have a proper combination of education and/or experience, meet your Board of Architecture's special requirements, and pass the ARE exams.
This book provides an ARE 5.0 exam overview, suggested reference and resource links, exam prep and exam taking techniques, tips and guides for the ARE 5.0 Project Planning & Design (PPD) Division.
More specifically this book covers the following subjects:
- ARE 5.0, AXP, and education requirements
- ARE 5.0 exam content, format, and prep strategies
- ARE 5.0 credit model and the easiest way to pass ARE exams by taking only 5 ARE divisions
- Allocation of your time and scheduling
- Timing of review: the 3016 rule; memorization methods, tips, suggestions, and mnemonics
- Environmental conditions & context
- Codes & regulations
- Building systems, materials, & assemblies
- Project integration of program & systems
- Project costs & budgeting
This book will help you pass the PPD division of the ARE 5 and become a licensed architect!
Number of Pages: 372
Dimensions: 1.01 x 11 x 8.5 IN
Publication Date: October 26, 2025
