My new book, “Project Planning & Design (PPD) ARE 5.0 Exam Guide”, has been published!

November 23, 2025

My new book, “Project Planning & Design (PPD) ARE 5.0 Mock Exam”, has been published!

Many readers ask about our ARE 5.0 books. Your wait is over!

Here is more info:

Project Planning & Design (PPD) ARE 5.0 Mock Exam (Architect Registration Examination): ARE 5.0 Overview, Exam Prep Tips,Hot Spots, Case Studies, Drag-and-Place, Solutions and Explanations

ISBN:  9781612650425

It is available at:

http://www.GreenExamEducation.com

Synopsis

A Practical Exam Guide for the ARE 5.0 Project Planning & Design (PPD) Division!

To become a licensed architect, you need to have a proper combination of education and/or experience, meet your Board of Architecture’s special requirements, and pass the ARE exams.

This book provides an ARE 5.0 exam overview, suggested reference and resource links, exam prep and exam taking techniques, tips and guides for the ARE 5.0 Project Planning & Design (PPD) Division.

More specifically this book covers the following subjects:

  • ARE 5.0, AXP, and education requirements
  • ARE 5.0 exam content, format, and prep strategies
  • ARE 5.0 credit model and the easiest way to pass ARE exams by taking only 5 ARE divisions
  • Allocation of your time and scheduling
  • Timing of review: the 3016 rule; memorization methods, tips, suggestions, and mnemonics
  • Environmental conditions & context
  • Codes & regulations
  • Building systems, materials, & assemblies
  • Project integration of program & systems
  • Project costs & budgeting


This book will help you pass the PPD division of the ARE 5 and become a licensed architect!

Can you study and pass the ARE 5.0 Project Planning & Design (PPD) Exam in 2 weeks?

The answer is yes: IF you study the right materials, you can pass with 2 weeks of prep.

If you study our books, “Project Planning & Design (PPD) ARE 5.0 Exam Guide” and “Project Planning & Design (PPD) ARE 5.0 Mock Exam,” you have an excellent chance of studying and passing the ARE 5.0 Project Planning & Design (PPD) Exam in 2 weeks. We have added many tips and tricks that WILL help you pass the exam on your first try. Our goal is to take a very complicated subject and make it simple. “Project Planning & Design (PPD) ARE 5.0 Exam Guide” and “Project Planning & Design (PPD) ARE 5.0 Mock Exam” will save you time and money and help you pass the exam on the first try!

ArchiteG®, ARE Mock Exam®, Green Associate Exam Guide®, GA Study®, and GreenExamEducation® are registered trademarks owned by Gang Chen.

ARE®, Architect Registration Examination® are registered trademarks owned by NCARB.

About the author

Gang Chen holds a master’s degree from the School of Architecture, University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles, and a bachelor’s degree from the School of Architecture, South China University of Technology. He has more than 20 years of professional experience. Many of the projects he was in charge of or participated in have been published extensively in Architecture, Architectural Record, The Los Angeles Times, The Orange County Register, and more. He has worked on a variety of unusual projects, including well-known, large-scale healthcare and hospitality projects with over one billion dollars in construction costs, award-winning school designs, highly-acclaimed urban design and streetscape projects, multifamily housing, high-end custom homes, and regional and neighborhood shopping centers. 

Gang Chen is a LEED AP BD+C and a licensed architect in California. He is also the internationally acclaimed author of other fascinating books, including Building Construction, Planting Design Illustrated, the ARE Exam Guide series, the ARE Mock Exam series, theLEED Mock Exam series,and theLEED Exam Guides series, which includes one guidebook for each of the LEED exams. For more information, visit www.GreenExamEducation.com

What others are saying about ARE Mock Exam series

“Great study guide…”

“This was a great resource supplement to my other study resources. I appreciated the mock exam questions the most, and the solutions offer an explanation as to why the answer is correct. I will definitely check out his other ARE exam resources!

UPDATE: Got my PASS Letter!”

Sean Primeaux

“Tried everything 4 times before reading this book and PASSED!”

“I had failed this exam 4 times prior to getting this book…I had zero clue as to what I was doing wrong. I read Ballast, Kaplan and random things on the forum but for the life of me couldn’t pin point where I was missing it until I read THIS BOOK! Gang did an excellent job…I remember … reading Gang’s book and saying Ohhhh like 4 or 5 times. I read his book several times until I became comfortable with the information. I went in on test day and it was a breeze. I remember walking out of there thinking I couldn’t believe I struggled so much before. The tips in here are priceless! I strongly recommend this book…”
—hendea1

“Add this to your ARE study”

“This was a very helpful practice exam and discussion. I really appreciated the step-by-step review of the author’s approach… As I studied it last before taking the test, Gang Chen’s book probably made the difference for me.”

Dan Clowes (“XLine”)

“Good supplemental mock exam”

“I found the mock exam to be very helpful, all of the answers are explained thoroughly and really help you understand why it is correct…Also the introduction and test taking tips are very helpful for new candidates just starting the ARE process.”

Bgrueb01

“Essential Study Tool”

“I have read the book and found it to be a great study guide for myself. Mr. Gang Chen does such a great job of helping you get into the right frame of mind for the content of the exam. Mr. Chen breaks down the points on what should be studied and how to improve your chances of a pass with his knowledge and tips for the exam and practice vignettes.

I highly recommend this book to anyone…it is an invaluable tool in the preparation for the exam as Mr. Chen provides a vast amount of knowledge in a very clear, concise, and logical matter.”

Luke Giaccio

“Wish I had this book earlier”
“…The questions are written like the NCARB questions, with various types…check all that apply, fill in the blank, best answer, etc. The answer key helpfully describes why the correct answer is correct, and why the incorrect answers are not. Take it from my experience, at half the cost of other mock exams, this is a must buy if you want to pass…”
—Domiane Forte (“Vitruvian Duck”)

“This book did exactly like the others said.”

“This book did exactly like the others said. It is immensely helpful with the explanation… There are so many codes to incorporate, but Chen simplifies it into a methodical process. Bought it and just found out I passed. I would recommend.”

Dustin

“It was the reason I passed.”

“This book was a huge help. I passed the AREs recently and I felt this book gave me really good explanations for each answer. It was the reason I passed.”

—Amazon Customer

“Great Practice Exam”
“… For me, it was difficult to not be overwhelmed by the amount of content covered by the Exam. This Mock Exam is the perfect tool to keep you focused on the content that matters and to evaluate what you know and what you need to study. It definitely helped me pass the exam!!”
—Michael Harvey (“Harv”)

“One of the best practice exams”

“Excellent study guide with study tips, general test info, and recommended study resources. Hands down one of the best practice exams that I have come across for this exam. Most importantly, the practice exam includes in depth explanations of answers. Definitely recommended.”
—Taylor Cupp

“Great Supplement!!”

“This publication was very helpful in my preparation for my BS exam. It contained a mock exam, followed by the answers and brief explanations to the answers. I would recommend this as an additional study material for this exam.”

—Cynthia Zorrilla-Canteros (“czcante”)

“Fantastic! ”
“When I first began to prepare for this exam; the number of content areas seemed overwhelming and daunting at best. However, this guide clearly dissected each content area into small management components. Of all the study guides currently available for this test – this exam not only included numerous resources (web links, you tube clips, etc..), but also the sample test was extremely helpful. The sample test incorporated a nice balance of diagrams, calculations and general concepts – this book allowed me to highlight any “weak” content areas I had prior to the real exam. In short – this is an awesome book!”
—Rachel Casey (RC)

My new book, “Project Development & Documentation (PDD) ARE 5.0 Exam Guide (Architect Registration Exam)”, has been published!

July 14, 2025

My new book, “Project Development & Documentation (PDD) ARE 5.0 Exam Guide (Architect Registration Exam)”, has been published!

Many readers ask about this book. Your wait is over!

Here is more info:

Project Development & Documentation (PDD) ARE 5.0 Exam Guide (Architect Registration Exam): ARE 5.0 Overview, Exam Prep Tips, Guide, and Critical Content

ISBN: 9781612650555

ISBN: 978-1-61265-055-5

It is available at:

http://www.GreenExamEducation.com

Synopsis

A Practical Guide for the ARE 5.0 Project Development & Documentation (PDD) Division!

To become a licensed architect, you need to have a proper combination of education and/or experience, meet your Board of Architecture’s special requirements, and pass the ARE exams.

This book provides an ARE 5.0 exam overview, suggested reference and resource links, exam prep and exam taking techniques, tips, and guides for the ARE 5.0 Project Development & Documentation (PDD) Division.

More specifically this book covers the following subjects:

• ARE 5.0, AXP, and education requirements

• ARE 5.0 exam content, format, and prep strategies

• ARE 5.0 credit model and the easiest way to pass ARE exams by taking only 5 ARE divisions

• Allocation of your time and scheduling

• Timing of review: the 3016 rule; memorization methods, tips, suggestions, and mnemonics

• Integration of Building Materials & Systems

• Construction Documentation

• Project Manual & Specifications

• Codes & Regulations

• Construction Cost Estimates

This book will help you pass the PPD division of the ARE 5 and become a licensed architect!

About the author

Gang Chen holds a master’s degree from the School of Architecture, University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles, and a bachelor’s degree from the School of Architecture, South China University of Technology. He has more than 30 years of professional experience. Many of the projects he was in charge of or participated in have been published extensively in Architecture, Architectural Record, The Los Angeles Times, The Orange County Register, and more. He has worked on a variety of unusual projects, including well-known, large-scale healthcare and hospitality projects with over one billion dollars in construction costs, award-winning school designs, highly-acclaimed urban design and streetscape projects, multifamily housing, high-end custom homes, and regional and neighborhood shopping centers. 

Gang Chen is a LEED AP BD+C and a licensed architect in California. He is also the internationally acclaimed author of other fascinating books, including Building Construction, Planting Design Illustrated, the ARE Mock Exam series, the LEED Mock Exam series, and the LEED Exam Guides series, which includes one guidebook for each of the LEED exams. For more information, visit http://www.GreenExamEducation.com

“Clear, concise and direct approach to the necessary knowledge” “Practice Management (PcM) ARE 5.0 Exam Guide (Architect Registration Examination)”

May 19, 2024

Here is another review for my book, “Practice Management (PcM) ARE 5.0 Exam Guide (Architect Registration Examination)”:

“Clear, concise and direct approach to the necessary knowledge”

This book begins with a delayed treasure for me: the general rules on the qualifications necessary for the ARE, a topic that, although it is known in academic circles and in the generality of the institutions that teach architecture in the USA, is very unknown to those who coming from abroad with the profession already learned and wish to continue. A book like this would have saved me years of research and almost detective efforts in universities and the Internet itself to find out how to continue my career. Many study programs already incorporate subjects with this content, which is very difficult for an outsider to access.

Very interesting in this first chapter is point D13, with tips for the exam, advice and study methods and specific strategies to face the ARE, the use of the time available for it and how to improve the study time.

Chapter 3 Business operations (26% of the exam) is summarized as in few places I have seen, as well as chapter 4 dedicated to finances, it does not boggle the mind with spreadsheets and endless reports, but rather breaks down the right information to face the calculations that commonly accompany those inevitable ARE questions.

In summary, the general tone of this work is a summary that does not stun, but rather gives a direction to study and try to memorize the minimum necessary to pass the exam. Its true value is how concise and truly necessary it is to be in command of the right knowledge from which the entire rationalization structure of the topics of this test begins.

—UssBea

Gang Chen, Author, AIA, LEED AP BD+C (GreenExamEducation.com)

Great! Great! Great! “Practice Management (PcM) ARE 5.0 Exam Guide (Architect Registration Examination)”

May 19, 2024


Thank you Natalie for a great review of my book, “Practice Management (PcM) ARE 5.0 Exam Guide (Architect Registration Examination)”:

Great! Great! Great!

I used many resources to study for PcM test; and a week before I took my test, I was fortune enough to study this book. I can only say that most of the stuff that I was tested on I’ve learned them form this book.

This is an “ESSENTIAL BOOK” to prepared for the PcM test. Good Luck on your test!

Natalia A Betancur

Gang Chen, Author, AIA, LEED AP BD+C (GreenExamEducation.com)

FREE review copies for “Practice Management (PcM) ARE 5.0 Exam Guide (Architect Registration Examination)”

March 17, 2024

Practice Management (PcM) ARE 5.0 Exam Guide (Architect Registration Examination),” (ISBN: 9781612650333) has been published!

We decided to give out a limited number of FREE review copies.

Here is how you can get a free custom-made PDF review copy:

1.   Send an e-mail to plantingdesign@yahoo.com including your full name and mailing address, and with the following as your subject line:

ARE PcM Guide

2.  The review copy is FREE if you are able to write a simple book review and post it at Amazon.com and bn.com within 30 days of receipt of the review copy. The book review needs to have 200 words minimum and describes one or two features of the book that you think is helpful to other readers. This review is to assist other readers who have no access to a complete copy of the book.

You must have spent $50 on Amazon.com, using a credit or debit card, in the past 12 months to be able to post a review.

3.   People with good writing skills, or previous experience in writing book reviews, or great teaching or professional experience will have a better chance than others. If you can briefly tell us why you are the best person to write a book review and tell others about this book, it will be very helpful.

We want to give the free review copies to the people who are really motivated and are seriously about writing the book reviews at Amazon.com and bn.com. Only people who are selected to receive a free review copy will be contacted.

For those who receive the free review copy, please do keep you promise and post a review at Amazon.com and bn.com because you have the advantage of looking through it or read it carefully, and know exactly what its content is, and you can tell people about it.

If you have requested a review copy for a book, but have not posted a review yet, you can NOT request review copy for any book from us in the future until you have posted a review for the previous book you have already received a review copy.

We give out limited free review copies for some new books when they are completed or published so that people can know about them quickly.


Here is some more info on the book:
Practice Management (PcM) ARE 5.0 Exam Guide (Architect Registration Examination): ARE 5.0 Overview, Exam Prep Tips, Guide, and Critical Content

ISBN:   9781612650333

Gang Chen is a LEED AP BD+C and a licensed architect in California. He is also the internationally acclaimed author of other fascinating books, including Building Construction, Planting Design Illustrated, the ARE Mock Exam series, the ARE Exam Guide series, theLEED Mock Exam series,and theLEED Exam Guides series, which includes one guidebook for each of the LEED exams. You can find all his books at www.GreenExamEducation.com

My new book, 2nd Edition of “Programming & Analysis (PA) ARE 5.0 Exam Guide (Architect Registration Examination),” has been published!

September 5, 2022

My new book, 2nd Edition of “Programming & Analysis (PA) ARE 5.0 Exam Guide (Architect Registration Examination),” has been published!

Many readers ask about this book. Your wait is over!

It is available at:

http://www.GreenExamEducation.com

OR
Click here to see it

Here is more info:

Synopsis

A Practical Exam Guide for the ARE 5.0 Programming & Analysis (PA) Division!

This is the second edition of Programming & Analysis (PA) ARE 5.0 Exam Guide, with 120 pages of new content.

To become a licensed architect, you need to have a proper combination of education and/or experience, meet your Board of Architecture’s special requirements, and pass the ARE exams.

This book provides an ARE 5.0 exam overview, suggested reference and resource links, exam prep and exam taking techniques, tips and guides, and critical content for the ARE 5.0 Programming & Analysis (PA) Division.

More specifically this book covers the following subjects:

  • ARE 5.0, AXP, and education requirements
  • ARE 5.0 exam content, format, and prep strategies
  • ARE 5.0 credit model and the easiest way to pass ARE exams
  • Allocation of your time and scheduling
  • Timing of review: the 3016 rule; memorization methods, tips, suggestions, and mnemonics
  • Environmental & contextual conditions
  • Codes & regulations
  • Site analysis & programming
  • Building analysis & programming

This book will help you pass the PA division of the ARE 5.0 and become a licensed architect!

Can you study and pass the ARE 5.0 Programming & Analysis (PA)  exam in 2 weeks?

The answer is yes:  If you study the right materials, you can pass with 2 weeks of prep.

If you study our book, “Programming & Analysis (PA)  ARE 5.0 Exam Guide (Architect Registration Examination)” & “Programming & Analysis (PA) ARE 5.0 Mock Exam (Architect Registration Examination),” you have an excellent chance of studying and passing the ARE 5.0 Programming & Analysis (PA)  division in 2 weeks. We have added many tips and tricks that WILL help you pass the exam on your first try. Our goal is to take a very complicated subject and make it simple. “Programming & Analysis (PA)  ARE 5.0 Exam Guide (Architect Registration Examination)” & “Programming & Analysis (PA) ARE 5.0 Mock Exam (Architect Registration Examination)” will save you time and money and help you pass the exam on the first try!

ArchiteG®, Green Associate Exam Guide®, and GreenExamEducation® are registered trademarks owned by Gang Chen.

ARE®, Architect Registration Examination® are registered trademarks owned by NCARB.

About the author

Gang Chen holds a master’s degree from the School of Architecture, University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles, and a bachelor’s degree from the School of Architecture, South China University of Technology. He has more than 20 years of professional experience. Many of the projects he was in charge of or participated in have been published extensively in Architecture, Architectural Record, The Los Angeles Times, The Orange County Register, and more. He has worked on a variety of unusual projects, including well-known, large-scale healthcare and hospitality projects with over one billion dollars in construction costs, award-winning school designs, highly acclaimed urban design and streetscape projects, multifamily housing, high-end custom homes, and regional and neighborhood shopping centers. 

Gang Chen is a LEED AP BD+C and a licensed architect in California. He is also the internationally acclaimed author of other fascinating books, including Building Construction, Planting Design Illustrated, the ARE Mock Exam series, , the ARE Exam Guide series, theLEED Mock Exam series,and theLEED Exam Guides series, which includes one guidebook for each of the LEED exams. For more information, visit http://www.GreenExamEducation.com

What others are saying about ARE Exam Guide series & ARE Mock Exam series

“Great study guide…”

“This was a great resource supplement to my other study resources. I appreciated the mock exam questions the most, and the solutions offer an explanation as to why the answer is correct. I will definitely check out his other ARE exam resources!

UPDATE: Got my PASS Letter!”

Sean Primeaux

“Tried everything 4 times before reading this book and PASSED!”

“I had failed this exam 4 times prior to getting this book…I had zero clue as to what I was doing wrong. I read Ballast, Kaplan and random things on the forum but for the life of me couldn’t pin point where I was missing it until I read THIS BOOK! Gang did an excellent job…I remember … reading Gang’s book and saying Ohhhh like 4 or 5 times. I read his book several times until I became comfortable with the information. I went in on test day and it was a breeze. I remember walking out of there thinking I couldn’t believe I struggled so much before. The tips in here are priceless! I strongly recommend this book…”
—hendea1

“Add this to your ARE study”

“This was a very helpful practice exam and discussion. I really appreciated the step-by-step review of the author’s approach… As I studied it last before taking the test, Gang Chen’s book probably made the difference for me.”

Dan Clowes (“XLine”)

“Good supplemental mock exam”

“I found the mock exam to be very helpful, all of the answers are explained thoroughly and really help you understand why it is correct…Also the introduction and test taking tips are very helpful for new candidates just starting the ARE process.”

Bgrueb01

“Essential Study Tool”

“I have read the book and found it to be a great study guide for myself. Mr. Gang Chen does such a great job of helping you get into the right frame of mind for the content of the exam. Mr. Chen breaks down the points on what should be studied and how to improve your chances of a pass with his knowledge and tips for the exam.

I highly recommend this book to anyone…it is an invaluable tool in the preparation for the exam as Mr. Chen provides a vast amount of knowledge in a very clear, concise, and logical matter.”

Luke Giaccio

“Wish I had this book earlier”
“…The questions are written like the NCARB questions, with various types…check all that apply, fill in the blank, best answer, etc. The answer key helpfully describes why the correct answer is correct, and why the incorrect answers are not. Take it from my experience, at half the cost of other mock exams, this is a must buy if you want to pass…”
—Domiane Forte (“Vitruvian Duck”)

“This book did exactly like the others said.”

“This book did exactly like the others said. It is immensely helpful with the explanation… There are so many codes to incorporate, but Chen simplifies it into a methodical process. Bought it and just found out I passed. I would recommend.”

Dustin

“It was the reason I passed.”

“This book was a huge help. I passed the AREs recently and I felt this book gave me really good explanations for each answer. It was the reason I passed.”

—Amazon Customer

“Great Practice Exam”
“… For me, it was difficult to not be overwhelmed by the amount of content covered by the Exam. This Mock Exam is the perfect tool to keep you focused on the content that matters and to evaluate what you know and what you need to study. It definitely helped me pass the exam!!”
—Michael Harvey (“Harv”)

“One of the best practice exams”

“Excellent study guide with study tips, general test info, and recommended study resources. Hands down one of the best practice exams that I have come across for this exam. Most importantly, the practice exam includes in depth explanations of answers. Definitely recommended.”
—Taylor Cupp

“Great Supplement!!”

“This publication was very helpful in my preparation for my BS exam. It contained a mock exam, followed by the answers and brief explanations to the answers. I would recommend this as an additional study material for this exam.”

—Cynthia Zorrilla-Canteros (“czcante”)

“Fantastic! ”
“When I first began to prepare for this exam; the number of content areas seemed overwhelming and daunting at best. However, this guide clearly dissected each content area into small management components. Of all the study guides currently available for this test – this exam not only included numerous resources (web links, you tube clips, etc..), but also the sample test was extremely helpful. The sample test incorporated a nice balance of diagrams, calculations and general concepts – this book allowed me to highlight any “weak” content areas I had prior to the real exam. In short – this is an awesome book!”
—Rachel Casey (RC)

Videos on Gang Chen’s ARE 5.0 guide books and mock exam books:

July 30, 2022

  1. My video on “Practice Management (PcM) ARE 5.0 Mock Exam” by GreenExamEducation.com

1a. My video on “Practice Management (PcM) ARE 5.0 Exam Guide” by GreenExamEducation.com

  • My video on “Project Management (PjM) ARE 5.0 Mock Exam” by GreenExamEducation.com

2a. My video on “Project Management (PjM) ARE 5.0 Exam Guide” by GreenExamEducation.com

  • My video on “Programming & Analysis (PA) ARE 5.0 Mock Exam (Architect Registration Examination)” by GreenExamEducation.com

3b.  My video on “Programming & Analysis (PA) ARE 5.0 Exam Guide (Architect Registration Examination)” by GreenExamEducation.com

4. My video on “Project Planning & Design (PPD) ARE 5.0 Mock Exam” by GreenExamEducation.com

5. My video on “Project Development & Documentation (PDD) ARE 5 Mock Exam” by GreenExamEducation.com

6. My video on “Construction and Evaluation (CE) ARE 5 Mock Exam” by GreenExamEducation.com

6a. My video on “Construction and Evaluation (CE) ARE 5 Exam Guide” by GreenExamEducation.com

Gang Chen, Author, AIA, LEED AP BD+C (https://www.GreenExamEducation.com/ )

My new book, “Construction & Evaluation (CE) ARE 5.0 Exam Guide (Architect Registration Exam)”, has been published!

December 17, 2020

Many readers ask about this book. Your wait is over!

Here is more info:

Construction and Evaluation (CE) ARE 5 Exam Guide (Architect Registration Exam): ARE 5.0 Overview, Exam Prep Tips, Guide, and Critical Content

ISBN: 9781612650432

It is available at:

http://www.GreenExamEducation.com

Synopsis

A Practical Exam Guide for the ARE 5.0 Construction & Evaluation (CE)  Division!

To become a licensed architect, you need to have a proper combination of education and/or experience, meet your Board of Architecture’s special requirements, and pass the ARE exams.

This book provides an ARE 5.0 exam overview, suggested reference and resource links, exam prep and exam taking techniques, tips and guides, and critical content for the ARE 5.0 Construction & Evaluation (CE) Division.

More specifically this book covers the following subjects:

  • ARE 5.0, AXP, and education requirements
  • ARE 5.0 exam content, format, and prep strategies
  • ARE 5.0 credit model and the easiest way to pass ARE exams
  • Allocation of your time and scheduling
  • Timing of review: the 3016 rule; memorization methods, tips, suggestions, and mnemonics
  • Preconstruction Activities
  • Construction Observation
  • Administrative Procedures & Protocols
  • Project Closeout & Evaluation

This book will help you pass the CE division of the ARE 5.0 and become a licensed architect!

Can you study and pass the ARE 5.0 Construction & Evaluation (CE) in 2 weeks?

The answer is yes:  If you study the right materials, you can pass with 2 weeks of prep.

If you study our book, “Construction and Evaluation (CE) ARE 5 Exam Guide (Architect Registration Exam),” and “Construction & Evaluation (CE) ARE 5.0 Mock Exam,” you have an excellent chance of studying and passing the ARE 5.0 Construction & Evaluation (CE) in 2 weeks. We have added many tips and tricks that WILL help you pass the exam on your first try. Our goal is to take a very complicated subject and make it simple. “Construction and Evaluation (CE) ARE 5 Exam Guide (Architect Registration Exam),” and “Construction & Evaluation (CE) ARE 5.0 Mock Exam,”  will save you time and money and help you pass the exam on the first try!

ArchiteG®, Green Associate Exam Guide®, GA Study®, and GreenExamEducation® are registered trademarks owned by Gang Chen.

ARE®, Architect Registration Examination® are registered trademarks owned by NCARB.

About the author

Gang Chen holds a master’s degree from the School of Architecture, University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles, and a bachelor’s degree from the School of Architecture, South China University of Technology. He has more than 20 years of professional experience. Many of the projects he was in charge of or participated in have been published extensively in Architecture, Architectural Record, The Los Angeles Times, The Orange County Register, and more. He has worked on a variety of unusual projects, including well-known, large-scale healthcare and hospitality projects with over one billion dollars in construction costs, award-winning school designs, highly-acclaimed urban design and streetscape projects, multifamily housing, high-end custom homes, and regional and neighborhood shopping centers. 

Gang Chen is a LEED AP BD+C and a licensed architect in California. He is also the internationally acclaimed author of other fascinating books, including Building Construction, Planting Design Illustrated, the ARE Exam Guide series, the ARE Mock Exam series, theLEED Mock Exam series,and theLEED Exam Guides series, which includes one guidebook for each of the LEED exams. For more information, visit http://www.GreenExamEducation.com

What others are saying about ARE Mock Exam series

“Great study guide…”

“This was a great resource supplement to my other study resources. I appreciated the mock exam questions the most, and the solutions offer an explanation as to why the answer is correct. I will definitely check out his other ARE exam resources!

UPDATE: Got my PASS Letter!”

Sean Primeaux

“Tried everything 4 times before reading this book and PASSED!”

“I had failed this exam 4 times prior to getting this book…I had zero clue as to what I was doing wrong. I read Ballast, Kaplan and random things on the forum but for the life of me couldn’t pin point where I was missing it until I read THIS BOOK! Gang did an excellent job…I remember … reading Gang’s book and saying Ohhhh like 4 or 5 times. I read his book several times until I became comfortable with the information. I went in on test day and it was a breeze. I remember walking out of there thinking I couldn’t believe I struggled so much before. The tips in here are priceless! I strongly recommend this book…”
—hendea1

“Add this to your ARE study”

“This was a very helpful practice exam and discussion. I really appreciated the step-by-step review of the author’s approach… As I studied it last before taking the test, Gang Chen’s book probably made the difference for me.”

Dan Clowes (“XLine”)

“Good supplemental mock exam”

“I found the mock exam to be very helpful, all of the answers are explained thoroughly and really help you understand why it is correct…Also the introduction and test taking tips are very helpful for new candidates just starting the ARE process.”

Bgrueb01

“Essential Study Tool”

“I have read the book and found it to be a great study guide for myself. Mr. Gang Chen does such a great job of helping you get into the right frame of mind for the content of the exam. Mr. Chen breaks down the points on what should be studied and how to improve your chances of a pass with his knowledge and tips for the exam.

I highly recommend this book to anyone…it is an invaluable tool in the preparation for the exam as Mr. Chen provides a vast amount of knowledge in a very clear, concise, and logical matter.”

Luke Giaccio

“Wish I had this book earlier”
“…The questions are written like the NCARB questions, with various types…check all that apply, fill in the blank, best answer, etc. The answer key helpfully describes why the correct answer is correct, and why the incorrect answers are not. Take it from my experience, at half the cost of other mock exams, this is a must buy if you want to pass…”
—Domiane Forte (“Vitruvian Duck”)

“This book did exactly like the others said.”

“This book did exactly like the others said. It is immensely helpful with the explanation… There are so many codes to incorporate, but Chen simplifies it into a methodical process. Bought it and just found out I passed. I would recommend.”

Dustin

“It was the reason I passed.”

“This book was a huge help. I passed the AREs recently and I felt this book gave me really good explanations for each answer. It was the reason I passed.”

—Amazon Customer

“Great Practice Exam”
“… For me, it was difficult to not be overwhelmed by the amount of content covered by the Exam. This Mock Exam is the perfect tool to keep you focused on the content that matters and to evaluate what you know and what you need to study. It definitely helped me pass the exam!!”
—Michael Harvey (“Harv”)

“One of the best practice exams”

“Excellent study guide with study tips, general test info, and recommended study resources. Hands down one of the best practice exams that I have come across for this exam. Most importantly, the practice exam includes in depth explanations of answers. Definitely recommended.”
—Taylor Cupp

“Great Supplement!!”

“This publication was very helpful in my preparation for my BS exam. It contained a mock exam, followed by the answers and brief explanations to the answers. I would recommend this as an additional study material for this exam.”

—Cynthia Zorrilla-Canteros (“czcante”)

“Fantastic! ”
“When I first began to prepare for this exam; the number of content areas seemed overwhelming and daunting at best. However, this guide clearly dissected each content area into small management components. Of all the study guides currently available for this test – this exam not only included numerous resources (web links, you tube clips, etc..), but also the sample test was extremely helpful. The sample test incorporated a nice balance of diagrams, calculations and general concepts – this book allowed me to highlight any “weak” content areas I had prior to the real exam. In short – this is an awesome book!”
—Rachel Casey (RC)

My new book, “Programming & Analysis (PA) ARE 5.0 Exam Guide (Architect Registration Examination),” has been published!

September 12, 2020

My new book, “Programming & Analysis (PA) ARE 5.0 Exam Guide (Architect Registration Examination),” has been published!

Many readers ask about this book. Your wait is over!

It is available at:

http://www.GreenExamEducation.com

Here is more info:

Synopsis

A Practical Exam Guide for the ARE 5.0 Programming & Analysis (PA) Division!

To become a licensed architect, you need to have a proper combination of education and/or experience, meet your Board of Architecture’s special requirements, and pass the ARE exams.

This book provides an ARE 5.0 exam overview, suggested reference and resource links, exam prep and exam taking techniques, tips and guides, and critical content for the ARE 5.0 Programming & Analysis (PA) Division.

More specifically this book covers the following subjects:

  • ARE 5.0, AXP, and education requirements
  • ARE 5.0 exam content, format, and prep strategies
  • ARE 5.0 credit model and the easiest way to pass ARE exams
  • Allocation of your time and scheduling
  • Timing of review: the 3016 rule; memorization methods, tips, suggestions, and mnemonics
  • Environmental & contextual conditions
  • Codes & regulations
  • Site analysis & programming
  • Building analysis & programming

This book will help you pass the PA division of the ARE 5.0 and become a licensed architect!

Can you study and pass the ARE 5.0 Programming & Analysis (PA)  exam in 2 weeks?

The answer is yes:  If you study the right materials, you can pass with 2 weeks of prep.

If you study our book, “Programming & Analysis (PA)  ARE 5.0 Exam Guide (Architect Registration Examination)” & “Programming & Analysis (PA) ARE 5.0 Mock Exam (Architect Registration Examination),” you have an excellent chance of studying and passing the ARE 5.0 Programming & Analysis (PA)  division in 2 weeks. We have added many tips and tricks that WILL help you pass the exam on your first try. Our goal is to take a very complicated subject and make it simple. “Programming & Analysis (PA)  ARE 5.0 Exam Guide (Architect Registration Examination)” & “Programming & Analysis (PA) ARE 5.0 Mock Exam (Architect Registration Examination)” will save you time and money and help you pass the exam on the first try!

ArchiteG®, Green Associate Exam Guide®, and GreenExamEducation® are registered trademarks owned by Gang Chen.

ARE®, Architect Registration Examination® are registered trademarks owned by NCARB.

About the author

Gang Chen holds a master’s degree from the School of Architecture, University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles, and a bachelor’s degree from the School of Architecture, South China University of Technology. He has more than 20 years of professional experience. Many of the projects he was in charge of or participated in have been published extensively in Architecture, Architectural Record, The Los Angeles Times, The Orange County Register, and more. He has worked on a variety of unusual projects, including well-known, large-scale healthcare and hospitality projects with over one billion dollars in construction costs, award-winning school designs, highly acclaimed urban design and streetscape projects, multifamily housing, high-end custom homes, and regional and neighborhood shopping centers. 

Gang Chen is a LEED AP BD+C and a licensed architect in California. He is also the internationally acclaimed author of other fascinating books, including Building Construction, Planting Design Illustrated, the ARE Mock Exam series, , the ARE Exam Guide series, theLEED Mock Exam series,and theLEED Exam Guides series, which includes one guidebook for each of the LEED exams. For more information, visit http://www.GreenExamEducation.com

What others are saying about ARE Exam Guide series & ARE Mock Exam series

“Great study guide…”

“This was a great resource supplement to my other study resources. I appreciated the mock exam questions the most, and the solutions offer an explanation as to why the answer is correct. I will definitely check out his other ARE exam resources!

UPDATE: Got my PASS Letter!”

Sean Primeaux

“Tried everything 4 times before reading this book and PASSED!”

“I had failed this exam 4 times prior to getting this book…I had zero clue as to what I was doing wrong. I read Ballast, Kaplan and random things on the forum but for the life of me couldn’t pin point where I was missing it until I read THIS BOOK! Gang did an excellent job…I remember … reading Gang’s book and saying Ohhhh like 4 or 5 times. I read his book several times until I became comfortable with the information. I went in on test day and it was a breeze. I remember walking out of there thinking I couldn’t believe I struggled so much before. The tips in here are priceless! I strongly recommend this book…”
—hendea1

“Add this to your ARE study”

“This was a very helpful practice exam and discussion. I really appreciated the step-by-step review of the author’s approach… As I studied it last before taking the test, Gang Chen’s book probably made the difference for me.”

Dan Clowes (“XLine”)

“Good supplemental mock exam”

“I found the mock exam to be very helpful, all of the answers are explained thoroughly and really help you understand why it is correct…Also the introduction and test taking tips are very helpful for new candidates just starting the ARE process.”

Bgrueb01

“Essential Study Tool”

“I have read the book and found it to be a great study guide for myself. Mr. Gang Chen does such a great job of helping you get into the right frame of mind for the content of the exam. Mr. Chen breaks down the points on what should be studied and how to improve your chances of a pass with his knowledge and tips for the exam and practice vignettes.

I highly recommend this book to anyone…it is an invaluable tool in the preparation for the exam as Mr. Chen provides a vast amount of knowledge in a very clear, concise, and logical matter.”

Luke Giaccio

“Wish I had this book earlier”
“…The questions are written like the NCARB questions, with various types…check all that apply, fill in the blank, best answer, etc. The answer key helpfully describes why the correct answer is correct, and why the incorrect answers are not. Take it from my experience, at half the cost of other mock exams, this is a must buy if you want to pass…”
—Domiane Forte (“Vitruvian Duck”)

“This book did exactly like the others said.”

“This book did exactly like the others said. It is immensely helpful with the explanation… There are so many codes to incorporate, but Chen simplifies it into a methodical process. Bought it and just found out I passed. I would recommend.”

Dustin

“It was the reason I passed.”

“This book was a huge help. I passed the AREs recently and I felt this book gave me really good explanations for each answer. It was the reason I passed.”

—Amazon Customer

“Great Practice Exam”
“… For me, it was difficult to not be overwhelmed by the amount of content covered by the Exam. This Mock Exam is the perfect tool to keep you focused on the content that matters and to evaluate what you know and what you need to study. It definitely helped me pass the exam!!”
—Michael Harvey (“Harv”)

“One of the best practice exams”

“Excellent study guide with study tips, general test info, and recommended study resources. Hands down one of the best practice exams that I have come across for this exam. Most importantly, the practice exam includes in depth explanations of answers. Definitely recommended.”
—Taylor Cupp

“Great Supplement!!”

“This publication was very helpful in my preparation for my BS exam. It contained a mock exam, followed by the answers and brief explanations to the answers. I would recommend this as an additional study material for this exam.”

—Cynthia Zorrilla-Canteros (“czcante”)

“Fantastic! ”
“When I first began to prepare for this exam; the number of content areas seemed overwhelming and daunting at best. However, this guide clearly dissected each content area into small management components. Of all the study guides currently available for this test – this exam not only included numerous resources (web links, you tube clips, etc..), but also the sample test was extremely helpful. The sample test incorporated a nice balance of diagrams, calculations and general concepts – this book allowed me to highlight any “weak” content areas I had prior to the real exam. In short – this is an awesome book!”
—Rachel Casey (RC)

My new book, “Project Management (PjM) ARE 5.0 Exam Guide (Architect Registration Examination)”, has been published!

March 20, 2020

My new book, “Project Management (PjM) ARE 5.0 Exam Guide (Architect Registration Examination)”, has been published!

 

Many readers ask about this book. Your wait is over!

 

Here is more info:

Project Management (PjM) ARE 5.0 Exam Guide (Architect Registration Examination): ARE 5.0 Overview, Exam Prep Tips, Guide, and Critical Content

ISBN: 9781612650418

 

It is available at:

http://www.GreenExamEducation.com

http://www.amazon.com/author/gangchen

 

Synopsis

 

A Practical Exam Guide for the ARE 5.0 Project Management (PjM) Division!

 

To become a licensed architect, you need to have a proper combination of education and/or experience, meet your Board of Architecture’s special requirements, and pass the ARE exams.

 

This book provides an ARE 5.0 exam overview, suggested reference and resource links, exam prep and exam taking techniques, tips and guides, and critical content for the ARE 5 Project Management (PjM) Division.

 

More specifically this book covers the following subjects:

  • ARE 5.0, AXP, and education requirements
  • ARE 5.0 exam content, format, and prep strategies
  • ARE 5.0 credit model and the easiest way to pass ARE exams by taking only 5 ARE divisions
  • Allocation of your time and scheduling
  • Timing of review: the 3016 rule; memorization methods, tips, suggestions, and mnemonics
  • Resource Management
  • Project Work Planning
  • Contracts
  • Project Execution
  • Project Quality Control

 

This book will help you pass the PjM division of the ARE 5.0 and become a licensed architect!

 

Can you study and pass the ARE 5.0 Project Management (PjM) exam in 2 weeks?

The answer is yes:  If you study the right materials, you can pass with 2 weeks of prep.

If you study our book, “Project Management (PjM) ARE 5.0 Exam Guide (Architect Registration Examination)” & “Project Management (PjM) ARE 5.0 Mock Exam (Architect Registration Examination),” you have an excellent chance of studying and passing the ARE 5.0 Project Management (PjM)) division in 2 weeks. We have added many tips and tricks that WILL help you pass the exam on your first try. Our goal is to take a very complicated subject and make it simple. “Project Management (PjM) ARE 5.0 Exam Guide (Architect Registration Examination)” & “Project Management (PjM) ARE 5.0 Mock Exam (Architect Registration Examination)” will save you time and money and help you pass the exam on the first try!

 

ArchiteG®, Green Associate Exam Guide®, and GreenExamEducation® are registered trademarks owned by Gang Chen.

 

ARE®, Architect Registration Examination® are registered trademarks owned by NCARB.

 

 

About the author

 

Gang Chen holds a master’s degree from the School of Architecture, University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles, and a bachelor’s degree from the School of Architecture, South China University of Technology. He has more than 20 years of professional experience. Many of the projects he was in charge of or participated in have been published extensively in Architecture, Architectural Record, The Los Angeles Times, The Orange County Register, and more. He has worked on a variety of unusual projects, including well-known, large-scale healthcare and hospitality projects with over one billion dollars in construction costs, award-winning school designs, highly acclaimed urban design and streetscape projects, multifamily housing, high-end custom homes, and regional and neighborhood shopping centers.

 

Gang Chen is a LEED AP BD+C and a licensed architect in California. He is also the internationally acclaimed author of other fascinating books, including Building Construction, Planting Design Illustrated, the ARE Mock Exam series, , the ARE Exam Guide series, the LEED Mock Exam series, and the LEED Exam Guides series, which includes one guidebook for each of the LEED exams. For more information, visit http://www.GreenExamEducation.com

 

 

What others are saying about ARE Exam Guide series & ARE Mock Exam series

 

“Great study guide…”

“This was a great resource supplement to my other study resources. I appreciated the mock exam questions the most, and the solutions offer an explanation as to why the answer is correct. I will definitely check out his other ARE exam resources!

 

UPDATE: Got my PASS Letter!”

Sean Primeaux

 

“Tried everything 4 times before reading this book and PASSED!”

“I had failed this exam 4 times prior to getting this book…I had zero clue as to what I was doing wrong. I read Ballast, Kaplan and random things on the forum but for the life of me couldn’t pin point where I was missing it until I read THIS BOOK! Gang did an excellent job…I remember … reading Gang’s book and saying Ohhhh like 4 or 5 times. I read his book several times until I became comfortable with the information. I went in on test day and it was a breeze. I remember walking out of there thinking I couldn’t believe I struggled so much before. The tips in here are priceless! I strongly recommend this book…”
—hendea1

 

“Add this to your ARE study”

“This was a very helpful practice exam and discussion. I really appreciated the step-by-step review of the author’s approach… As I studied it last before taking the test, Gang Chen’s book probably made the difference for me.”

Dan Clowes (“XLine”)

 

“Good supplemental mock exam”

“I found the mock exam to be very helpful, all of the answers are explained thoroughly and really help you understand why it is correct…Also the introduction and test taking tips are very helpful for new candidates just starting the ARE process.”

Bgrueb01

 

“Essential Study Tool”

“I have read the book and found it to be a great study guide for myself. Mr. Gang Chen does such a great job of helping you get into the right frame of mind for the content of the exam. Mr. Chen breaks down the points on what should be studied and how to improve your chances of a pass with his knowledge and tips for the exam and practice vignettes.

 

I highly recommend this book to anyone…it is an invaluable tool in the preparation for the exam as Mr. Chen provides a vast amount of knowledge in a very clear, concise, and logical matter.”

Luke Giaccio

 

“Wish I had this book earlier”
“…The questions are written like the NCARB questions, with various types…check all that apply, fill in the blank, best answer, etc. The answer key helpfully describes why the correct answer is correct, and why the incorrect answers are not. Take it from my experience, at half the cost of other mock exams, this is a must buy if you want to pass…”
—Domiane Forte (“Vitruvian Duck”)

 

“This book did exactly like the others said.”

“This book did exactly like the others said. It is immensely helpful with the explanation… There are so many codes to incorporate, but Chen simplifies it into a methodical process. Bought it and just found out I passed. I would recommend.”

Dustin

 

“It was the reason I passed.”

“This book was a huge help. I passed the AREs recently and I felt this book gave me really good explanations for each answer. It was the reason I passed.”

—Amazon Customer

 

“Great Practice Exam”
“… For me, it was difficult to not be overwhelmed by the amount of content covered by the Exam. This Mock Exam is the perfect tool to keep you focused on the content that matters and to evaluate what you know and what you need to study. It definitely helped me pass the exam!!”
—Michael Harvey (“Harv”)

 

“One of the best practice exams”

“Excellent study guide with study tips, general test info, and recommended study resources. Hands down one of the best practice exams that I have come across for this exam. Most importantly, the practice exam includes in depth explanations of answers. Definitely recommended.”
—Taylor Cupp

 

“Great Supplement!!”

“This publication was very helpful in my preparation for my BS exam. It contained a mock exam, followed by the answers and brief explanations to the answers. I would recommend this as an additional study material for this exam.”

—Cynthia Zorrilla-Canteros (“czcante”)

 

“Fantastic! ”
“When I first began to prepare for this exam; the number of content areas seemed overwhelming and daunting at best. However, this guide clearly dissected each content area into small management components. Of all the study guides currently available for this test – this exam not only included numerous resources (web links, you tube clips, etc..), but also the sample test was extremely helpful. The sample test incorporated a nice balance of diagrams, calculations and general concepts – this book allowed me to highlight any “weak” content areas I had prior to the real exam. In short – this is an awesome book!”
—Rachel Casey (RC)

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