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Studying for the Architect Registration Exam (ARE 5.0) and working toward licensure? This podcast is for you. Hosted by Bryn Young, licensed architect, author, and founder of ABC Club and Mind Over ARE, each episode brings you exam prep strategies, study tips, and mindset tools to help you pass the ARE. You’ll also hear real insights from coaching calls on overcoming procrastination, staying motivated, and balancing architecture exams with life and work. Plus, episodes on the architecture profession itself, from contracts to practice management, so you’re prepared not just for the tests, but for your career as an architect.
Episodes
164 episodes
How to Calculate Labor Budget (Step by Step) | ARE 5.0 PcM
In this episode, we dive into a classic ARE 5.0 Practice Management (PcM) practice question on top-down budgeting. Using a real-world style scenario, we break down step by step how to calculate a project’s labor budget from...
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Understanding Floor Area Ratio (FAR) | PA
In this special episode, we go into the complexities of Floor Area Ratio (FAR). Derived from a live Mind Over ARE coaching call, this recap offers crucial insights for navigating the ARE 5.0 exam and understanding key architectural concepts. Th...
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Architect Fee Methods: Top-Down, Bottom-Up, Fixed, and Not-to-Exceed for ARE 5 | PcM
In this Coaching Highlight from our Mind Over ARE sessions (inside ABC Club Premium), we tackle a classic ARE 5.0 Practice Management (PcM) question:👉 How do architects calculate fees — and what’s the difference between...
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Mastering Structural Systems for Dense Urban Environments | PPD & PDD ARE 5.0
In this episode, Bryn shares a coaching highlight from the ABC Club Premium coaching calls. Head coach Shikha dives into a crucial topic: selecting the optimal structural system for fast construction in dense urban settings. She breaks down com...
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ARE 5.0 Scoring Guide 2025 | Pass with BYoung Design
Let's uncover the nuances of ARE 5.0 scoring. Discover how to decode your NCARB score report and optimize your preparation by understanding the scoring criteria, and leverage free tools like the
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Utilization Ratio: Your Key to Firm Finances and the ARE 5 | PcM
In this Coaching Highlight from our Mind Over ARE sessions (inside ABC Club Premium), we unpack a core financial concept that shows up on the ARE 5.0 Practice Management (PcM) exam and in everyday firm life: the utiliz...
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Setback Calculations for ARE 5.0: How to Confidently Select the Right Answer | PA
Join us for an essential audio recap from a mind over ARE coaching call designed to provide aspiring architects with bite-sized takeaways and motivation for the ARE 5.0 exam. This episode offers a deep dive into a fundamental ARE practice quest...
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Cardi B's Dream Home: Choosing the Best Fee Method | ARE 5.0 CE Practice Question
In this episode, we tackle a famous ARE 5.0 Construction & Evaluation (CE) practice question that also connects to PjM and PDD. The scenario? A high-profile client (yes, Cardi B!) who cares most about schedule and de...
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Calculating Building Efficiency & Decoding ARE 5.0 Questions | PA & PPD
Explore insights from live coaching calls and learn how to navigate and solve complex, multi-layered exam questions. This episode focuses on crucial skills like calculating building efficiency and understanding the importance of all constraints...
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Firm Finances: Net Operating Revenue & Net Multiplier Explained | ARE 5.0 PcM
Struggling with all the financial jargon in ARE 5.0 Practice Management (PcM)? You’re not alone. In this episode, we break down two must-know concepts that show up on the exam and in real practice: Net Operating Reve...
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3 Electrical Mistakes ARE 5.0 Candidates Make (and How to Fix Them)
In this episode, we tackle the complexities of electrical systems that often intimidate ARE 5.0 candidates. Learn why memorizing formulas isn't enough, the key differences between single-phase and three-phase power, and the critical role of eff...
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Stop Waiting: How to Finally Schedule (and Pass) Your ARE
Struggling to find the right time to take your ARE? In this Coaching Insights Overview, we pull highlights from a live Mind Over ARE call — from breaking past exam hesitation with a clear 3-week plan, to smarter study strategies, to contract le...
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Resonance Explained: Physics and Architecture | Viral Stadium Video
Watch the episode here.This viral video of a stadium swaying under the feet of the crowd leaves people to wonder what is going on! I responded with a comment describing resonance and why this co...
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Architecture 101: Learn the Basics & Design Principles in 10 Minutes
Watch the episode here.Dive into the world of architecture with this concise, 10-minute overview! Learn what architecture really is, explore key design principles (form, function, sustainability...
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Becoming an Architect: ADHD Edition
Watch the episode here.How to Become a Licensed Architect Even if You’re Neurodivergent (ADHD Edition)Architecture school is one of the hardest majors, and becoming a licensed architect?...
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Ready to PASS the ARE 5.0? Q&A
Enrollment to MOA opens only a few times a year, and spots are limited! Enroll today if you're ready to PASS the ARE and become a Licensed Architect. CLICK HERE to secure yo...
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The #1 Mistake Aspiring Architects Make with The Healthy Architect
*Are you burning out on the path to becoming an architect? You're not alone. In this episode, I sit down with Morgan Chawaga, AKA The Healthy Architect, to uncover the biggest mistakes aspiring architects make when it comes to their he...
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Why Haven’t You Passed Yet?' Handling Holiday Questions
An inside look into a recent Mind Over ARE coaching call. Want to be part of these calls? Get on the priority list here: https://dci.byoungdesign.com/moa-waitlist
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Do You Really Need the Latest Textbooks to Pass the ARE?
Watch this episode hereWatch the ARE Books you Need episode next
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How long does it take to study for the ARE 5.0?
Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/EGaCjOuf2fY
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