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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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Why Buildings Fail Part V: Errors During the Construction Phase

Failure is an always present possibility, especially when the potential for failure is not fully considered by design professionals. When there are...

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Why Buildings Fail Part I: Forces and Destructive Agents: Natural and Human-Caused Hazards

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

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ARE Update: 5.0 Demo and Testing Strategies (September 2016)

The ARE 5.0 Demonstration Exam and Prep Videos will familiarize you with the exam and prepare you for success.

Subsurface Conditions

Conventional wisdom aside, architecture is more than the structures that greet the eye. Dig deeper and investigate what\'s underneath a building. This...

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Why Buildings Fail

Simply defined as “performance that does not meet expectations,” building failure runs the gamut from architectural and technical problems to...

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Architectural Acoustics Illustrated Part III: Room Acoustics

The study of architectural acoustics is itself an act of architecture. This course addresses the priorities necessary to design good rooms for...

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Your Guide to ARE 5.0

The six-division exam includes case studies that simulate real-world practice, incorporate new testing technologies, and more closely align with...

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Education Guidelines (2021)

This document details the education requirement for NCARB certification, including the current NCARB Education Standard. Last updated January 2021.

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Mold and Moisture Prevention Part I: Introduction and Key Issues Related to Mold and Moisture Intrusion

An alarming number of new buildings suffer from moisture and mold problems. The debate on why some buildings fail and others do not, who is...

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Architectural Acoustics Illustrated Part I: Basic Theory & Sound Absorption

Better building acoustics makes better buildings; architectural acoustics needn’t be a mystery. This course introduces the basic theory of sound with...

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