Podcast – Architect Exam Prep – ARE Prep Courses - Podcast Episodes, Ranking & Reviews

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093. ARE Technical: Top 5 Tips for Project Development & Documentation (PDD)

In this episode, David and Eric focus on the ARE PDD (Project Development & Documentation) exam, framing it as the construction documents phase in contrast to PPD’s schem

Apr 8
41 min

092. ARE Technical: Top 5 Tips for Project Planning & Design

David and Eric discuss five tips for passing the programming and analysis (PA) division of the Architect Registration Examination (ARE). They emphasize that PA is about e

Mar 27
33 min

091. ARE Technical: Top 5 Tips for Programming & Analysis (PA)

David and Eric discuss five tips for passing the programming and analysis (PA) division of the Architect Registration Examination (ARE). They emphasize that PA is about e

Mar 20
42 min

089. ARE Technical: Top 5 Tips for Construction & Evaluation (CE)

This episode of the ARE podcast gives five key tips for passing the ARE Construction & Evaluation (CE) exam. The focus is on thinking like an architect under the AIA cont

Mar 13
30 min

088. ARE Mentor: Course Correcting After Failure

David discusses how to course correct after failing an ARE exam. He explains why one failed division shouldn’t create a negative narrative and reminds candidates that fai

Mar 10
16 min

085. ARE Technical: Analyzing the Score Report

In this episode, David and Eric discuss how to realistically interpret NCARB ARE score reports without overthinking them.

Feb 27
24 min

084. ARE Mentor: Build Your Weekly Study System

In this episode, David introduces the new ARE Mentor format — short, direct Tuesday episodes focused on mindset, structure, and execution — alongside the ongoing ARE Tech

Feb 24
19 min

Episode 80: Where’s Waldo? Looking for Answers in the ARE Journey

In this podcast, we discuss the idea of Where's Waldo and how we can better look for answers during the process of the ARE.

Apr 8 2025
12 min

Episode 79: The RFP Process Explained for Private and Public Projects

In this podcast, we discuss another frequently confusing and fuzzy topic, the RFP (Request For Proposal) process for both public and private projects.

Dec 6 2024
1 h 04 min

Episode 78: Fire Separation – 4 Types

In this podcast, we discuss a frequently confusing and fuzzy topic, fire separation and the 4 types.

Nov 19 2024
46 min

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What listeners say

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Interesting, humorous. Keeping me upbeat during this time as I'm preparing to take the exam which is really half the battle. Thanks!

Hedieh · Mar 2014

A wise Yogi once said, "A relaxed mind is a creative mind." Ok, so I read the quote attached to one of my Yogi Tea bags...anyway the point is, it is about time the whole ARE process and prep materials are brought up to relevance for a whole new generation of designers. These podcasts have a refreshing "lightness" and humor to them which is a great break from the grind of studying for the exams. It is great just to kickback and listen to others talk about their experiences with the process. I appreciate that there is a good balance of structure, coupled with a looseness that makes the Podcasts fun to listen to. I think David, Eric, and Aubrey are on to something here and I applaud their efforts and all the hard work that must go in to the coordination of all of this. Looking forward to future podcasts.

Ecoyogi · Nov 2013

I enjoy this podcast so much. These guys keep me informed, updated, motivated, and ready to carry on to the next exam. Keep it up!

CQuackenbush · Nov 2017

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