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Black Spectacles

The Black Spectacles ARE® Live Podcast is your home for navigating the road to passing the Architect Registration Exam (ARE®) and becoming a licensed architect. Episodes include discussions about specific ARE & NCARB topics, interviews with distinguished architects & guests, and recordings of live broadcasts covering specific exam topics and questions and answers from a live audience. First ever NCARB Approved Test Prep Provider for all 6 divisions of ARE 5.0. http://blackspectacles.com

  1. CSE Live: Understanding California Practice

    3天前

    CSE Live: Understanding California Practice

    Save 10% on CSE Exam Prep here: https://www.blackspectacles.com/cse-pricing. In this episode of CSE Live, Black Spectacles breaks down some of the most important and commonly misunderstood sections of the California Supplemental Exam (CSE). Learn what you need to know about the Architects Practice Act, California Building Code, and essential contract fundamentals (like B101 and A201), plus how these topics appear in real-world architecture scenarios. Timestamps: 4:51 - Contract Development and Project Planning 6:16 - Schematic Design and Discretionary Approvals 20:51 - Construction Documents and Permitting 22:48 - Project Bidding and Construction 24:07 - Live Q&A See previous episodes or register for the next CSE Live at https://www.blackspectacles.com/podcast/cse-live

    34 分钟
  2. ARE Live: Programming & Analysis Mock Exam | ARE 5.0 PA Exam 2025

    8月20日

    ARE Live: Programming & Analysis Mock Exam | ARE 5.0 PA Exam 2025

    Learn more about ARE 5.0 exam prep here: https://www.blackspectacles.com/pricing. Save 10% on CSE exam prep here: https://www.blackspectacles.com/cse-pricing. Join Black Spectacles and architect Chris Hopstock to learn the best study strategies for passing the PA exam. On this episode of ARE Live, we walk through a mock exam for the Programming & Analysis division of the ARE 5.0. You'll learn about the PA exam and we'll cover topics related to determining required survey types for zoning compliance, identifying structural updates from demolition scope, evaluating diagrams against programmatic client requirements, addressing zoning and scope changes in multifamily projects and choosing foundations for sloped and sensitive sites. Timestamps: 04:55 - Question No. 1 9:17 - Question No. 2 17:45 - Question No. 3 21:50 - Question No. 4 28:50 - Question No. 5 See previous episodes or register for the next ARE Live at https://www.blackspectacles.com/podcast

    48 分钟
  3. CSE Live: What’s on the CSE? Key Topics & Smart Study Strategies

    8月14日

    CSE Live: What’s on the CSE? Key Topics & Smart Study Strategies

    Save 10% on CSE Exam Prep here: https://www.blackspectacles.com/cse-pricing. In this episode of CSE Live, Black Spectacles breaks down what’s on the CSE, the key content areas covered on the exam, and proven study strategies to help you prepare effectively. Timestamps: 5:34 - What's on the CSE? 10:43 - Key Content Areas on the CSE 16:25 - Smart Study Strategies to Pass the CSE on Your First Try 23:25 - Live Q&A See previous episodes or register for the next CSE Live at https://www.blackspectacles.com/podcast/cse-live

    34 分钟
  4. ARE Live: Project Management Mock Exam | ARE 5.0 PjM Exam 2025

    7月24日

    ARE Live: Project Management Mock Exam | ARE 5.0 PjM Exam 2025

    Learn more about ARE 5.0 exam prep here: https://www.blackspectacles.com/pricing. Join Black Spectacles and architect Chris Hopstock for ARE Live to learn the best study strategies for passing the PjM exam. On this episode of ARE Live, we walk through a mock exam for the Project Management division of the ARE 5.0. You'll learn about the PjM exam and we'll cover topics related to assessing criteria required to tracking labor overages against work plan budget, calculating billable rates using net multiplier, selecting proper change documentation method, identifying required consultants for project type and coordinating submittals for upcoming construction phase. Timestamps: 05:04 - Question No. 1 9:58 - Question No. 2 16:01 - Question No. 3 20:48 - Question No. 4 35:00 - Question No. 5 See previous episodes or register for the next ARE Live at https://www.blackspectacles.com/podcast

    51 分钟
  5. CSE Live: How to Become a Licensed Architect in California

    7月21日

    CSE Live: How to Become a Licensed Architect in California

    Learn more about CSE Exam Prep here: https://www.blackspectacles.com/cse-exam-prep. On this episode of CSE Live, Black Spectacles hosts a discussion on how to become a licensed architect in California including each step you need to take to become a licensed architect, how to pass the ARE 5.0 and the additional steps needed for licensure in California. Timestamps: 4:19 - How to become a licensed architect 7:05 - How to pass the ARE 5.0 12:40 - New California Supplemental Exam Course from Black Spectacles 16:10 - Additional steps needed for licensure in California 27:06 - Live Q&A See previous episodes or register for the next CSE Live at https://www.blackspectacles.com/podcast/cse-live

    37 分钟
  6. ARE Live: Project Planning & Design Mock Exam | ARE 5.0 PPD Exam 2025

    6月18日

    ARE Live: Project Planning & Design Mock Exam | ARE 5.0 PPD Exam 2025

    Join Black Spectacles and architect Chris Hopstock to learn the best study strategies for passing the PPD exam. On this episode of ARE Live, we walk through a mock exam for the Project Planning & Design division of the ARE 5.0. You'll learn about the PPD exam and we'll cover knowledge and skills related to evaluating site topography and its impact on design decisions, incorporating stormwater management and grading in site planning, integrating structural systems based on program and form, evaluating structural systems relative to spatial requirements & function and applying code and program requirements to unit layouts. Timestamps: 04:25 - Question No. 1 9:24 - Question No. 2 13:33 - Question No. 3 20:44 - Question No. 4 27:59 - Question No. 5 See previous episodes or register for the next ARE Live at https://www.blackspectacles.com/podcast

    43 分钟
  7. ARE Live: Practice Management Mock Exam | ARE 5.0 PcM Exam 2025

    5月21日

    ARE Live: Practice Management Mock Exam | ARE 5.0 PcM Exam 2025

    Learn more about Black Spectacles ARE 5.0 exam prep here: https://www.blackspectacles.com/pricing. Join Black Spectacles and architect Chris Hopstock to learn the best study strategies for passing the PcM exam. On this episode of ARE Live, we walk through a mock exam for the Practice Management division of the ARE 5.0. You'll learn about the PcM exam and we'll cover topics related to disclosing conflicts of interest in public advocacy, calculating not-to-exceed fees with contingency, choosing fee structures for different project phases, identifying non-billable vs. billable work tasks and determining utilization rate from weekly timesheets. Timestamps: 3:50 - Question No. 1 7:58 - Question No. 2 16:48 - Question No. 3 32:14 - Question No. 4 37:48 - Question No. 5 See previous episodes or register for the next ARE Live at https://www.blackspectacles.com/podcast

    43 分钟
  8. ARE Live: Project Development & Documentation Mock Exam | ARE 5.0 PDD Exam 2025

    4月16日

    ARE Live: Project Development & Documentation Mock Exam | ARE 5.0 PDD Exam 2025

    Learn more about Black Spectacles ARE 5.0 exam prep here: https://www.blackspectacles.com/pricing. Join Black Spectacles and architect Chris Hopstock to learn the best study strategies for passing the PDD exam. On this episode of ARE Live, we walk through a mock exam for the Project Development & Documentation division of the ARE 5.0. You'll learn about the PDD exam and we'll cover topics related to conflict resolution in contract documents, structural load calculation, roofing material selection within budget constraints, plumbing venting compliance and occupancy separation and fire ratings. Timestamps: 6:25 - Question No. 1 9:26 - Question No. 2 15:07 - Question No. 3 19:30 - Question No. 4 22:40 - Question No. 5 26:52 - Live Q&A See previous episodes or register for the next ARE Live at https://www.blackspectacles.com/podcast

    53 分钟
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The Black Spectacles ARE® Live Podcast is your home for navigating the road to passing the Architect Registration Exam (ARE®) and becoming a licensed architect. Episodes include discussions about specific ARE & NCARB topics, interviews with distinguished architects & guests, and recordings of live broadcasts covering specific exam topics and questions and answers from a live audience. First ever NCARB Approved Test Prep Provider for all 6 divisions of ARE 5.0. http://blackspectacles.com

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  • 创作者
    Black Spectacles
  • 活跃年份
    2015年 - 2025年
  • 单集
    126
  • 分级
    儿童适宜
  • 版权
    © All rights reserved
  • 节目网站
    ARE Live

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