ARE 5.0 Workshop Descriptions

• Workshop Process
• Instructors

Fall 2023 Schedule

Spring 2024 Schedule

ARE 5.1: Project Management

As this section is described on the NCARB website, this workshop will focus on the management of architectural projects, including organizing principles, contract management, and consultant management. For this exam you should be able to demonstrate an understanding of and abilities in quality control, project team configuration, and project scheduling.

$249 - 12 Hours, 4 sessions - 2 weeks ($174 FAU Architecture Alumni or FAU Architecture Student)

ARE 5.2: Practice Management

As this section is described on the NCARB website, this workshop will focus on the management of an architectural practice, including professional ethics, fiduciary responsibilities, and the regulations governing the practice of architecture. For this exam you should be able to demonstrate an understanding of and abilities in business structure, business development, and asset development and protection.

$249 - 12 Hours, 4 sessions - 2 weeks ($174 FAU Architecture Alumni or FAU Architecture Student)

ARE 5.3: Programming & Analysis

As this section is described on the NCARB website, this workshop will focus on the evaluation of project requirements, constraints, and opportunities. For this exam you should be able to demonstrate an understanding of and abilities in project type analysis, the establishment of qualitative and quantitative project requirements, evaluation of project site and context, and assessment of economic issues.

$249 - 12 Hours, 4 sessions - 2 weeks ($174 FAU Architecture Alumni or FAU Architecture Student)

ARE 5.4: Project Planning and Design

(6 Sessions/3 Weeks) $299/$224

As this section is described on the NCARB website, this workshop will focus on the preliminary design of sites and buildings. For this exam you should be able to demonstrate an understanding of and abilities in design concepts, sustainability/environmental design, universal design, and other forms of governing codes and regulations.

$299 - 18 Hours, 6 sessions - 3 weeks ($224 FAU Architecture Alumni or FAU Architecture Student). Please contact idacinfo@fau.edu for the discount code.

ARE 5.5: Project Development & Documentation

(6 Sessions/3 Weeks) $299/$224

As this section is described on the NCARB website, this workshop will focus on the integration and documentation of building systems, material selection, and material assemblies into a project. For this exam you should be able to demonstrate an understanding of and abilities in integration of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and specialty systems into overall project design and documentation.

$299 - 18 Hours, 6 sessions - 3 weeks ($224 FAU Architecture Alumni or FAU Architecture Student). Please contact idacinfo@fau.edu for the discount code.

ARE 5.6: Construction & Evaluation

As this section is described on the NCARB website, this workshop will focus on construction contract administration and post-occupancy evaluation of projects. For this exam you should be able to demonstrate an understanding of and abilities in construction contract execution, construction support services (including construction observation and shop drawing or submittal review), payment request processing, and project closeout, as well as project evaluation of integrated building systems and their performance.

$249 - 12 Hours, 4 sessions - 2 weeks ($174 FAU Architecture Alumni or FAU Architecture Student). Please contact idacinfo@fau.edu for the discount code.

Contact us at idacinfo@fau.edu for information on class and enrollment details.