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Wind Forces Part 4: Improving Building Wind Resistance & Stabilization

While architects cannot alter unexpectedly high wind pressures, building connection details and their strength can be considered within the architect...
Earn 1.50 LU in HSW

Wind Forces Part 3: Concepts & Descriptive Examples of Building Design for Wind

Buildings can be considered an assembly of parts or components. These parts may be major structural elements or seemingly nonstructural elements that...
Earn 1.25 LU in HSW

Wind Forces Part 2: Wind Effects & Procedures for Wind-Resistant Design in Practice

While wind pressure typically develops on the surfaces of any obstruction placed in the path of the flow, the distribution of pressure on any surface...
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Wind Forces Part 1: The Nature of Wind & Its Implications for Buildings

While advances in technology have led to expanded code requirements and greater client expectations for building performance, the unexpectedly high...
Earn 1.75 LU in HSW

Effective Termite Protection for Multifamily & Commercial Wood Buildings: Techniques for Keeping Wood-Frame Buildings Pest-Free

Worldwide, there are more than 2,000 termite species, and forty-five can be found in the US. The key to effective termite prevention is making the...
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Destination Architect: Tips for Navigating the Migration

Whether you’re taking the exam or getting ready to test, these are the key takeaways you need to know as NCARB switches exam delivery vendors this...

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Predesign Planning Part I

In part one of this mini-monograph series, you’ll learn how to conduct effective predesign planning in architecture. $25 (free for NCARB Certificate...

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Baseline on Belonging: Education Report

Explore NCARB's and NOMA's Baseline on Belonging: Education report.

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Baseline on Belonging: Education Report Summary

Read the executive summary of NCARB and NOMA's Baseline on Belonging: Education report. 

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7 Things You Need to Know About the Migration to PSI

Find out everything you need to know as we get closer to the launch date with PSI. Released March 29, 2022.

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NCARB is aware of the permanent test center closure in Orem, Utah. We are working with PSI to cancel appointments and provide a replacement seat credit to all impacted candidates. We apologize for the inconvenience. 

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