ARE PREP PPD 2 + PDD 2- 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 2 will focus on:

• Structural Fundamentals and Systems related to statics, equilibrium, strain, stress, load path and deflection.
• Construction Materials: steel, concrete and wood–span and system selection
• Foundation, retaining walls, long span structures, lateral systems, seismic and wind design

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 2 + PDD 2 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.

Steve Earl, SE

Steve is a licensed Structural Engineer (SE) with over 11 years of professional experience at Forell Elsesser Engineers. His recent project experience has encompassed base isolation retrofitsof historic buildings, new design of academic buildings and single-family homes, and office tenant improvements, in a variety of materials such as wood, steel, and concrete. \
Steve has been deeply involved in mentorship, which began in his role as teacher’s assistant during graduate school. Recently, he served as co-chair of the long-term mentorship committee for structural engineers as part of the Structural Engineers Association of Northern California (SEAONC), helping to link up engineers from various Bay Area companies. Steve is also a LEED Green Associate and is in the process of studying for his LEED AP BD+C certification.
Constantly seeking adventure, Steve enjoys long-distance bicycling, backpacking and hiking in National Parks, riding roller coasters, and trying spicy foods. In alignment with his structural engineering passion, he also hopes to someday build a network of treehouses in his backyard.

Jenika McClay, PE

Jenika McClay is a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) who has 4+ years of experience working at Forell Elsesser. She has worked on a variety of projects, including seismic retrofits, academic facilities, laboratories, and tenant improvements. Passionate about creating a more sustainable built environment, she holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from San Francisco State University, where her thesis research explored the seismic performance of structures with vegetated roofs. Continuing her interest in sustainability within the built environment, Jenika has been actively involved in the firm’s Carbon Neutral Initiative and the Structural Engineers Association of Northern California (SEAONC) Sustainable Design Committee. Additionally, Jenika has been involved in establishing and chairing the SE Pathways Program as part of the Structural Engineers Association of California (SEAOC), working to increase and retain diversity within the structural engineering community by supporting the career development of students and early career professionals.

Joey XU, AIA