AIA San Francisco presents an annual Architectural Registration Exam (ARE) Review for young associates ready to become licensed architects. The comprehensive series is composed of 16 classes that focus on the multiple choice and graphics divisions. All classes are led by experienced architects and allied professionals who prepare candidates with the basic material covered in each of the exam sections listed below.

NOTE: Our 2008 courses are structured in accordance with ARE 3.1 and do not reflect changes to the exam that will take effect in July 2008. In recognition of the fact that passing the Building Technology exam is extremely important for transition candidates we are offering an additional Building Technology class in April. For more information on ARE 4.0 visit the NCARB website .

Click here to watch our webcast of transition FAQs with the CAB's Marccus Reindhart. 

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ARE CLASS SCHEDULE
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Materials and Methods I
January 26, 9:00am-4:00 pm 
Instructor: John Raeber, FAIA
A review of building construction materials and methods, such as masonry, metals, woods, plastics, finishes, thermal moisture protection, acoustics, equipment and more.

Materials and Methods II
February 2, 9:00am-4:00 pm 
Instructor: John Raeber, FAIA
A continuation of Materials and Methods I. Recommended in conjunction with Materials and Methods I.

Construction Documents and Services
February 16, 9:00am-4:00 pm
Instructors: John Raeber, FAIA  and Peter Molgaard
An explanation of legal issues pertaining to architecture, including contracts and agreements.

Building Codes
March 8, 9:00am-4:00 pm
Instructor: John Raeber, FAIA 
An overview of codes from Model Building and Fire Codes to Accessibility.

Site Planning
March 15, 9:00am-4:00 pm
Instructor: Bob Stephen, Robert Stephen Consulting  
A practical review of topography, parking layout, setbacks, and analyzing a site. Required: Bring a scale, trace and calculator to class. A take-home mock exam will be distributed and reviewed in the Site Planning Mock Review.

CAD Review
April 19  and October 11, 9:00am-12:00 pm at City College of San Francisco
Instructor: Bob Stephen, Robert Stephen Consulting
A comprehensive hands-on session to learn the "do's and don’ts" of the unique CAD system used for the ARE Exams.

Site Planning Mock Review
April 26, 9:00am-12:00 pm
Instructor: Bob Stephen, Robert Stephen Consulting  
The instructor will review take-home mock exams distributed at the Site Planning class. Prerequisite is Site Planning

Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing I
May 17, 9:00am-4:00 pm
Instructor: Shakeel Ahmed
An overview of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems along with fire protection and thermal & environmental systems. Recommended in conjunction with MEP II.

Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing II
June 7, 9:00am-4:00 pm
Instructor: Mark Fisher, Integrated Design Associates
A continuation of MEP 1. Electrical Systems

Pre-Design
June 14, 9:00am-4:00 pm
Instructor: Marina Rubina 
An overview of land use analysis, fundamentals of architectural programming, spatial systems, architectural history and basic architectural practice and management issues.

Building Planning
September 6, 9:00am-4:00pm
Instructor: Tatjana Polyakova, AP+I Design
Practice laying out building spaces, programming, interior layouts and schematic design.

Building Technology
April 5 and September 27, 9:00am-4:00pm
Instructor: Tatjana Polyakova, AP+I Design
Review building sections, structural layouts, accessibility ramps, stair design and other related building technologies.

General Structures I
November 8, 9:00am-4:00pm
Instructor: TBD
A review of statics (force, moment and shear) and Mechanics of Materials (centroids, moment of inertia, stress and strain). Recommended in conjunction with General Structures II and III.

General Structures II
November 15, 9:00am-4:00pm
Instructor: TBD
A discussion of timber design (terminology, framing and loads) and steel design (allowable stress, beam and column design and trusses). Recommended in conjunction with General Structures I and III.

General Structures III
November 22, 9:00am-4:00pm
Instructor: Anindya Dutta, Simpson Gumpertz & Hertz
An evaluation of structural materials and forms such as concrete, reinforcing steel, CMU, masonry, foundations and retaining walls. Recommended in conjunction with General Structures I and II.

Lateral Forces
December 6, 9:00am-4:00pm
Instructor: Stephen Harris, Simpson Gumpertz & Hertz
A study of building forces, such as lateral, vertical, wind and seismic issues.

QUESTIONS?
Adriana Nunez, Program Assistant, anunez[at]aiasf.org, 415.874.2630
Stacy Williams, Program Director, swilliams[at]aiasf.org, 415.362.7404