Schematic Design at SJV AIA

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June 4, 2011    6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
AIA San Joaquin Valley Presents Architectural Registration Exam (ARE) Review classes for young associates ready to become licensed architects.
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Location
College of The Sequoias, Main Campus, room 401
915 S. Mooney Blvd. Visalia, CA 93227

Registration
To register go to AIA SJV Chapter website at www.aiasj.com

Class Outline
This evening course uses lecture and graphic exercises to cover ARE 4.0 Schematic Design Examination: Interior Layout and Building Layout graphic vignettes. Candidates with all levels of experience are welcome – those who just opened the books or those who tried and failed the exam. Covered areas:

  • General test requirements and Available study materials
  • NCARB software tools
  • Code issues
  • Design considerations
  • Winning strategies
  • Passing and failing solutions
  • Time saving techniques

Computer Mock Exam available after the class

  • Interior Layout (45 min. problem)
  • Building Layout (1.5 hour problem)

How to prepare
Review of “Schematic Design Tools” in NCARB software prior to the workshop will be useful. You can download NCARB practice software following this link http://www.ncarb.org/ARE/Preparing-for-the-ARE.aspx

About the instructor
Tatjana Polyakova is a registered Architect in the State of California and certified LEED professional. She teaches ARE Building Planning and Building Technology seminars in San Francisco since 2004.Tatjana received her Bachelor of Architecture from Novosibirsk State Architectural Academy in Russia. She won two national architectural competitions for sustainable single family housing in her home country. In 1998 Tatjana moved to North California where she teaches architectural subjects in the Bay Area colleges.

Download alternative practice programs here