Building Design and Construction Systems (BDCS) ARE Mock Exam (Architect Registration Exam)

A Practical Mock Exam for the Building Design and Construction Systems (BDCS) Division of the ARE! p To become a licensed architect, you need to have the proper combination of education and/or experience, meeting your Board of Architecture's special requirements, as well as passing all seven divisions of the Architect Registration Examinations (ARE). pThis book provides ARE exam overview, resources, exam prep and exam taking techniques, tips and guides. It also provides a realistic and complete set of Mock Exam, solutions, explanations for the Building Design and Construction Systems (BDCS) Division of the ARE. This book covers the following subjects: p1.ARE, IDP and Education Requirementsp2.ARE Exam Content, Format and Prep strategiesp3.Principles: Selection of Systems, Materials, and Methods, Historic Precedent, Human Behavior, and Design Theoryp4.Environmental Issues: Sustainable Design Including Hazardous Material Mitigation, Thermal and Moisture Protection, and Adaptive Re-Usep5.Codes & Regulations: Zoning, Specialty and Building Codes, and Other Regulatory Requirementsp6.Materials & Technology: Selection of Systems, Materials, and Methods, including Masonry, Metals, Wood, Concrete, Specialties, and Othersp7.Project & Practice Management: Cost, Scheduling, Construction Sequencing, and Risk Managementp8.Accessibility/Ramp Vignette: Designing a stairway and ramp connecting two levels that abides by the code and accessibility requirementsp9.Stair Design Vignette: Designing a stairway connecting multiple levels that abides by the code and accessibility requirementsp10.Roof Plan Vignette: Designing a sloped roof for draining the rainwater, locate equipment and accessoriesp11.Step-By-Step Solutions for 6 Graphic Vignettes Using NCARB Practice Program SoftwarepThis book includes 85 challenging questions at the same difficulty level and format as the real exam (multiple-choice, check-all-that-apply, and fill-in-the-blank), and 6 graphic vignettes. It will