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 17 classes that focus on the multiple choice and graphics vignettes. 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 2009 courses are structured in accordance with ARE 4.0 and have been renamed to reflect the organizational changes to the exam that took effect in July 2008. 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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2009 ARE CLASSES

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Building Design & Construction I
January 31, 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.

Building Design & Construction II
February 07, 9:00am-4:00 pm 
Instructor: John Raeber, FAIA
A continuation of Building Design & Construction I. Recommended in conjunction with Building Design & Construction I and III.

Building Design & Construction III
February 21, 9:00am-4:00 pm
Instructor: John Raeber, FAIA 
An overview of codes from Model Building and Fire Codes to Accessibility. Recommended in conjunction with Building Design & Construction I and II.

CAD System Review
March 07  and September 26, 9:00am-12:00 pm
Location: City College of San Francisco, Batmale Hall, 50 Phelan Ave
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. 

Graphics I
March 14  and October 3, 9:00am-1:00pm
Instructor: Tatjana Polyakova, RA
Review the graphic vignettes for the Building Design & Construction Systems Exam. We have no additional graphics classes scheduled until next fall. Still need to pass Building Technolody? AIA SF does not have any graphics classes scheduled until the Fall. For alternative Building Technology review courses & study groups, visit aspiringarchitects.com.

Construction Documents & Services
March 28, 9:00am-4:00 pm
Instructors: John Raeber, FAIA  and Peter Molgaard
An explanation of legal issues pertaining to architecture, including contracts and agreements.

Programming Planning & Practice
April 4, 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.

Site Planning & Design
April 11, 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.

Graphics II
April  18 and November 14, 9:00am-1:00pm
Instructor: Tatjana Polyakova, RA
Review the graphic vignettes for the Structural Systems, Building Systems, and Construction Docs & Services Exams.  Still need to pass Building Technolody? AIA SF does not have any graphics classes scheduled until the Fall. For alternative Building Technology review courses & study groups, visit aspiringarchitects.com.

Site Planning Mock Exam Review
May 09, 9:00am-12:00 pm
Instructor: Bob Stephen, Robert Stephen Consulting  
The instructor will review take-home mock exams distributed at the Site Planning & Design class. Prerequisite: Site Planning

Building Systems I
May 30, 9:00am-4:00 pm
Instructor: Shakeel Ahmed, ARUP
An overview of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems along with fire protection and thermal & environmental systems. Recommended in conjunction with Building Systems II.

Building Systems II
June 06, 9:00am-4:00 pm
Instructor: Mark Fisher, Integrated Design Associates
A continuation of Building Systems I. Topic: Electrical & Lighting Systems

Schematic Design
September 12, 9:00am-4:00pm
Instructor: Tatjana Polyakova, RA
Practice laying out building spaces, programming, interior layouts and schematic design.

Structural Systems I
October 31, 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 Structural Systems II , III, and IV.

Structural Systems II
November 07 , 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 Structural Systems I, III, and IV.

Structural Systems III
November 21, 9:00am-4:00pm
Instructor: TBD
An evaluation of structural materials and forms such as concrete, reinforcing steel, CMU, masonry, foundations and retaining walls. Recommended in conjunction with Structural Systems I, II , and IV.

Structural Systems IV
December 05, 9:00am-4:00pm
Instructor: Stephen Harris, Simpson Gumpertz & Heger
A study of building forces, such as lateral, vertical, wind and seismic issues. Structural Systems I, II , and III.

QUESTIONS?
Adriana Nunez, Program Coordinator, [anunez] at [aiasf.org], 415.874.2630
Stacy Williams, Program Director, [swilliams] at [aiasf.org], 415.874.2626