If you’re preparing for the Architecture Registration Exam 5.0 Programming & Analysis (ARE PA) this is your one stop shop. While studying for the exams, a huge hassle was finding all the right resources. This is a place you can come to find a list of resources for the exam. If you have any additional resources, leave a comment below and I’ll add it to the list.
To help guide you I’ve located [$] below for any links that lead to paid resources.
[$] means less than $50
[$$] means between $50 and $100
[$$$] means over $100
General Exam Resources
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NCARB Recommended References for the ARE PA
NCARB ARE Handbook [Free] – An overview of what is tested on each of the ARE 5.0 divisions.
International Building Code (2012) [$$$] – Old faithful. Sometimes it can be hard to get through and understand code. A lot of it just comes with memorization. I’ve linked the commentary here because it helps you understand the intent behind the code. [Also Recommend for: PPD, PDD]
Planning and Urban Design Standards [$$$] – “This book is tremendously broad in its coverage of planning topics, though not in depth. Most topics get only 2 pages, though some get 4-5. References are listed for each topic to help you find more detailed information. “
Space Planning Basics [$$] – A great recourse for understanding the fundamentals of creating a building program and developing one into an initial schematic plan.
Video Playlist on ARE PA
Online Resources & Downloads for the ARE Programming & Analysis Exam
T.B.D.
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