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Why Buildings Fail Part 2: Fundamental Errors at the Outset of a Project

The design professional is faced with the tremendous challenge of anticipating, predicting, and mitigating against all possible modes of failure. This...
Earn 1.25 LU in HSW

Why Buildings Fail Part 1: Forces & Destructive Agents

Even the most successful individuals keep in mind that failure is a possibility. To properly anticipate failure, the architect must be aware of the...
Earn 2.25 LU in HSW

Indoor Air Quality for Architects: Design Buildings to Promote Health and Wellness, Course 6: IAQ in Practice - Building Case Studies

The course “IAQ in Practice - Building Case Studies” is the final of six courses in the learning program, “Indoor Air Quality for Architects: Design...
Earn 1.00 LU in HSW
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AXP Update: Earn Experience in Difficult Areas (April 2023)

Learn helpful approaches to overcoming roadblocks and earning experience in all six areas.

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National Architect: NCARB Is Waiving Reactivation Fees Through June 30 (May 2023)

For a limited time, NCARB is waiving reactivation fees for architects and licensure candidates with an inactive Certificate or Record.

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ARE Update: NCARB's New Score Validity Policy Is Now in Effect

NCARB’s new score validity policy goes into effect today, basing the validity of passed ARE divisions on exam versions. Released May 1, 2023.

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ARE Update: Get the Latest ARE 5.0 Guidelines

We’ve updated the ARE 5.0 Guidelines to reflect the details of the new score validity policy. Released April 20, 2023. 

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Indoor Air Quality for Architects: Design Buildings to Promote Health and Wellness, Course 5: IAQ in Practice - Building Moisture

The course “IAQ in Practice - Building Moisture” is the fifth of six courses in the learning program, “Indoor Air Quality for Architects: Design...
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National Architect: U.S. and U.K Reciprocity Agreement (March 2023)

On February 16, 2023, NCARB and the Architects Registration Board (ARB) signed a mutual recognition agreement.

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Destination Architect: Retiring the Rolling Clock

NCARB is retiring the rolling clock policy on May 1, 2023. Learn more about the policy change and what happens next.

Read the April Edition

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