End of Week 2

Finding time during the week to study is proving to be difficult.

This week I read Kplan’s 2004 supplement. This document covers Sustainable Design and Project and Practice Management sections that are new to the 3.1 ARE from the 3.0. Sure the material is old but it’s still helpful.

I also took a few practice exams before studying to see where I am weak. All but three of these are from NCARB’s ARE Study Guide: Multiple-Choice. In full disclosure, here’s how I did:
Pre-Design: 40%
General Structures: 51%
Mechanical and Electrical Systems: 70%
Building Design/Materials and Methods: 49%
Construction Documents and Services: 53%
Sustainable Design: 90%
Delivery Methods: 80%

I think it’s clear where I need to study. It’s also clear that I need to read the questions thoroughly before answering and perhaps study all the required structural equations. Basically, I need to study everything.

This week I will be reviewing the site design documents.