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Entrepreneurial Spirit: Pursuing Work in New Places

Transitioning from employee to sole proprietor of an architecture firm is the dream of many architects, but it comes with a need to understand...
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ARE Update: You Can Now Schedule Exams With PSI

Candidates can now migrate their exam eligibilities to NCARB's new exam delivery vendor. Released April 26, 2022.

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Indoor Environment: Part III HVAC, Building Materials and Microbiological Habitats

This course looks at the HVAC system as a source and pathway for indoor air contaminants, reviewing problematic areas and providing HVAC solutions for...
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ARE Update: What to Expect When Testing With PSI

In this issue: learn about PSI's identification requirements and security policies for exam appointments. Released April 14, 2022.

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Wind Forces Part 5: Wind Pressure Analysis, Strengthening Buildings, & Practical Considerations

For existing buildings that are found to have wind resistance deficiencies, there is often no easy way of correcting the deficiencies without damaging...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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