ARE PREP PPD 1 + PDD 1 - Practice Exam & Office Hours

ARE Prep at AIASF is back with a new format designed to make exam preparation more accessible!

Each topic will feature a one-hour virtual session, followed by a two-hour in-person session later in the week, for practice exams and office hours with experienced practitioners

Session 1 will focus on architectural related overviews of preliminary design of sites and buildings with a focus on code fundamentals, egress design & accessibility.
Overview of construction documentation of building systems with a focus on envelope & moisture protection, construction details and documentation.

Designed for emerging professionals pursuing licensure, this program supports your path to becoming a licensed architect.

The in person practice exam and office hours are an excellent opportunity to meet your community and connect with the teachers live!

Tickets to this session are included with the purchase of the PPD 1 + PDD 1 Virtual Session.

AIASF ARE PACT program will officially return in 2027! Please look out for the official announcement.

Instructors:

Crina-Antonia Ivancu

Crina-Antonia Ivancu is a German-licensed architect and Architectural Designer at SCB in San Francisco, with seven years of international experience in institutional and multifamily work. She is pursuing U.S. licensure through the NCARB (National Council of Architectural Registration Boards) Foreign Architect Program and completed the ARE (Architect Registration Examination) in November 2025.

Roland Lau, AIA

Current AIASF Co-Chair of the Architectural Licensing Committee (ALC) and Chair from 2014 – 2023; Co-Chair of the AIASF Mentorship Knowledge Community that promotes mentorship and licensure for all levels of unlicensed members.

Roland has worked on a large variety of projects such as hospitals, housing, justice facilities, airports, office buildings, hotels, laboratories, recreation facilities, etc. His recent work experience has been with large firms, but it was based on a foundation that began with small and medium sized architectural firms.

Dan Hogman, AIA

Dan is an architect (WA, NY), artist, and art educator. Beyond his studio design work and university teaching at the AAU, Dan has served for years as an instructor with AIA San Francisco, leading preparation classes for the Architect Registration Examination (ARE). Leveraging his extensive professional background and licensure across multiple states, he mentors emerging professionals through the technical complexities, legal frameworks, and practical knowledge required to successfully navigate NCARB licensing exams. Dan holds master's degrees in architecture and museology from the Academy of Art and Harvard University.