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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.
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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. Perfect for aspiring architects aiming to PASS the Architecture Registration Examination (ARE 5.0) PA or PPD divisions.
00:00 Introduction to the Deep Dive
00:26 Decoding Tricky Exam Questions
00:58 Understanding the ARE 5.0 Exam
01:40 Library Design Scenario Breakdown
04:07 Calculating Building Efficiency
06:48 Applying Constraints and Maximizing Efficiency
08:16 Key Takeaways and Real-World Application
10:38 Conclusion and Premium Coaching Benefits
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