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ARE 5.0 Resources

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REF # SOURCE TITLE AUTHOR PUBLISHER / EDITION LINK PcM PjM PA PPD PDD CE NOTES

1 ARE Sources** FREE/PAID

2010 ADA Standards for U.S. Department of
1.1* 2010 PDF
Accessible Design Justice
2020 Code of Ethics and
1.2* AIA 2020 PDF
Professional Conduct
1.3 ARE Handbook NCARB 5.0 LINK
John Wiley & Sons, The PDFs linked per section provide
The Architect’s Handbook of
1.3* AIA 14th edition (2008) + LINK PDF PDF PDF PDF PDF PDF breakdowns of how to navigate the book per
Professional Practice
15th edition (2014) division.
The Architect's Studio
Edward Allen and John Wiley & Sons, 6th
1.4* Companion: Rules of Thumb for LINK
Joseph Iano edition, 2017
Preliminary Design
John Wiley & Sons,
1.5* Architectural Graphic Standards AIA LINK
11th + 12th edition
Building Codes Illustrated: A Francis D.K. Ching and
John Wiley & Sons, You will need this the most for PA, PPD, +
1.6* Guide to Understanding the 2018 Steven R. Winkel, LINK CH 1-7 CH 3-11 Finish
2018 PDD, but do a quick run through for CE too
International Building Code FAIA, PE, CASp
John Wiley & Sons, 6th
1.7 Building Construction Illustrated Francis D.K. Ching LINK
edition, 2020
ARE 5.0 Review Manual has Master Spec
information in Chapter Division 5 section 47-1
The Construction
and AHPP Figure 10.26: Master Format 2012
1.8 CSI MasterFormat Specifications 2018 edition PDF
Edition (Pg 691). PLEASE DO NOT
Institute
MEMORIZE THIS ENTIRE PDF! Know the main
divisions.
Fundamentals of Building
Edward Allen and John Wiley & Sons, 6th
1.9* Construction: Materials and LINK
Joseph Iano or 7th edition
Methods
Heating, Cooling, Lighting:
John Wiley & Sons, 5th
1.10* Sustainable Design Methods for Norbert Lechner LINK
edition, 2021
Architects
International Building Code International Code
1.11* LINK CH 1-7 CH 3-11 Finish Specifically Chapters 3, 5, 6, 7, 9 & 10
(2018) Council, 2017

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Legislative Guidelines and Model
1.12
Law/Model Regulations
1.13 Model Rules of Conduct
Simplified Engineering for
1.14*
Architects and Builders
Sun, Wind, and Light:
1.15*
Architectural Design Strategies
1.16* Contracts
2 FREE Sources
HUD Fair Housing Act Design
2.1
Manual
2.2 Jenny's Notes
Making Historic Properties
2.3*
Accessible
Professional Practice Lecture
2.4*
Series 2019
Risk Management Series
2.5* Designing for Earthquakes: A
Manual for Architects
The Secretary of the Interior's
2.6* Standards for the Treatment of
Historic Properties
2.7 Quizlet
3 PAID Sources
3.1* Amber Book (Videos)
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Not available when I took exam, but included
NCARB 2022 PDF
it because I would have used it if I could
Not available when I took exam, but included
NCARB 2018 PDF
it because I would have used it if I could
James Ambrose and John Wiley & Sons,
LINK
Patrick Tripeny 12th edition, 2016
G.Z. Brown and Mark John Wiley & Sons, 3rd
LINK
DeKay edition, 2014
See list in NCARB
AIA LINK
Handbook
The U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban
Development
PDF
Office of Fair Housing
and Equal Opportunity
Office of Housing
Jenny's notes are from 4.0, but still relevant
for 5.0. There is A LOT of info in these, so use
LINK
them how you want. I didn't read them word
for word, I used them as a quick overview.
Thomas C. Jester and
LINK
Sharon C. Park, AIA
6, 7, 6, 7, The lecture numbers listed are especially
Michael Hanahan Schiff Hardin* LINK 6,7 10, 11, 10, 11, important, but all the lectures are worth
12 12 listening to
FEMA PDF Chapters 4 + 5
U.S. Department of the
Kay D. Weeks and
Interior National Park
Anne E. Grimmer PDF
Service Technical
(1995)
Preservation Services
There are multiple ARE 5.0 quiz sets already
made, just search what exam you are
LINK studying for. There is no need to make a new
set of flashcards from scratch - unless you
want to.
These videos are pricey and you pay per
month, but they are really worth it. I only used
them for PPD + PDD, but they would be
You can check out a
helpful for PA as well. But, since they are
sample of what the LINK
expensive, I would wait to get them until you
videos are like here.
have one of these exams scheduled. Also
make sure to get in a group for a group
discount.
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Holly Williams Leppo,

Link to PPI website will provide you with 15%
3.2* ARE 5 Practice Problems David Kent Ballast, PPI LINK
off products - no promo code needed.
Rima Taher

PPI products can be found on Amazon too.

ARE 5 Practice Exam for the
3.3* Architect Registration Exam
(ARE5PX)
Holly Williams Leppo,
https://amzn.to/3ecZ4Wd is a link to the
David Kent Ballast, PPI LINK
Review Manual (an incredible/must have
Rima Taher
resource!).

The descriptions of why the answers are

what they are was very helpful. You can go
David Kent Ballast, through the problems/exam and then at the
3.4* ARE 5 Review Manual PPI LINK
Steven E. O Hara end it explains why the right answer is the
answer. This really helped with learning!

A must buy. Purchase all divisions at once to

save money, because you will want to use the
exams for each division. The questions on
3.5* Designer Hacks LINK
the actual exam will be harder, but the types
of questions asked on these practice tests
are similar to what will be asked on the exam.
Hyperfine now has study guides/tests for all
divisions. I only used the study questions for
PPD/PDD which was VERY helpful! The
questions are like homework and very in line
3.6* Hyperfine LINK
with what you will actually see on the test.
Answering the questions in homework style,
rather than multiple choice, allows you to
retain the information better.
Elif's questions were not available when I was
testing. I am including them here because
3.7 ARE Questions Elif Bayram LINK
they have been highly recommended by so
many people.
4 BYD Sources
Contract review of AIA B101 - 75-minute
video walking you through the Owner
4.1* Contracts Bryn Young BYoung Design LINK
Architect agreement and what to pay close
attention to
Get confident on acoustics. Learn what
sound is, how we perceive it, why it is
essential for architecture, and how we can
4.2* Acoustics Bryn Young BYoung Design LINK
design comfortable spaces. Finally,
understand the science of sound and how to
esthetically manipulate it in a space.

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In this course you are going to learn:

- How much you should be studying

- How to determine if you're studying enough
- What the ideal study timeline looks like
4.3* Ultimate Study Plan Bryn Young BYoung Design LINK
- How to optimize your studying specifically
for you so it's efficient and balanced
- How to create a plan you can stick to so
you stay consistent and pass your exams
faster
The signature ARE coaching program that
has helped dozens of students take their
exams with clarity and excitement. Mind Over
4.4* Mind Over ARE Bryn Young BYoung Design LINK
ARE teaches the 4 step framework required
to pass the exams efficiently without burning
out.

**NOTE: Check ARE Handbook for a complete set of NCARB recommended references. The references are what worked for my individual studying. There are so many references that it is hard (and expensive) to use
them all. Every person is different, there are references (i.e. Olin's Construction, MEEB, acoustics book, etc.) that some people highly recommend but I cannot vouch for. So, remember that these references helped ME pass
my exams, but each person should consult the recommended resources.

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