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Architect Exam Podcast
Free, high-value ARE prep broken into digestible episodes that make studying accessible and actually enjoyable. We translate complex exam content into clear, actionable strategies based directly on NCARB's objectives—not complicated study approaches that miss the mark. Young Architect has guided thousands to licensure since 2013 by simplifying ARE prep to what truly matters and keeping it fresh. Subscribe for practical ARE insights delivered in a format that fits your busy life.
Episodes
Architect Exam Podcast031 - Architect Standard of Care: It's Not About Perfection
The architect standard of care is the legal benchmark for measuring your professional performance, and it does not mean perfection. Standard of care defines…
Architect Exam Podcast030 - Project Closeout & Evaluation - Breaking Down CE Section 4
Substantial completion is the most important milestone in construction, and it triggers everything that happens during project closeout. This episode breaks…
Architect Exam Podcast029 - Business Entity Types for Architects: LLC, LLP, S-Corp
Business entity types for architects explained. This episode breaks down sole proprietorships, LLCs, LLPs, S-Corps, and C-Corps so you know which structure…
Architect Exam Podcast028 - Vent Stack vs Stack Vent: Clearing the Air for Good
Confused about the difference between vent stack vs stack vent and worried it might cost you points on the ARE? Layla breaks down these commonly confused…
Architect Exam Podcast027 - How to Build an ARE Study Schedule That Works
How to build an ARE study schedule that actually works starts with understanding what the exam really requires, and it's not what most ARE exam prep companies…
Architect Exam Podcast026 - CDT Certification: The Smart Move for ARE Candidates
CDT certification is one of the smartest moves an ARE candidate can make during their licensing journey. Offered by the Construction Specifications Institute…
Architect Exam Podcast025 - Building Area Measurements: The GRUN Framework Explained
Building area measurements explained using the GRUN framework: gross, rentable, usable, and net areas. If you've ever been confused about the difference…
Architect Exam Podcast024 - Architectural Specification Writing: 10 Common Errors
Architectural specification writing is one of the most important skills in practice, and one of the least taught. In this episode, Emily shares the 10 most…
Architect Exam Podcast023 - Construction Change Orders: Your Project's Plot Twist
What is a change order in construction? A change order is a formal amendment to the construction contract that adjusts cost, time, or both when the scope…
Architect Exam Podcast022 - Construction Administrative Procedures: CE Section 3
Construction administration is the documentation backbone of every construction project. This episode breaks down the five key construction administration…
Architect Exam Podcast021 - Architect Insurance: Types, Costs, and Risk Management Guide
Architect insurance is the safety net every design professional needs but nobody wants to think about. In this episode, we break down exactly what coverage you…
Architect Exam Podcast020 - Means of Egress: Understanding Safe Building Exits
Means of egress is one of the most heavily tested topics on the ARE, and it comes down to three components: exit access, exit, and exit discharge. This episode…
Architect Exam Podcast019 - Visual Learner Myth: Why You Need Multiple Study Methods
You watched 40 hours of ARE prep videos. You feel ready. You sit down on exam day, read the first question, and your mind goes completely blank. Sound…
Architect Exam Podcast018 - Construction Observation: Breaking Down CE Section 2
Construction observation is the heart of the architect's role during construction, and it makes up the largest section of the CE exam. This episode breaks down…
Architect Exam Podcast017 - Construction Submittals: No Exceptions Taken
Construction submittals are the quality control checkpoint between design intent and what actually gets built. This episode breaks down what submittals are…
Architect Exam Podcast016 - Fire Wall vs Fire Barrier vs Fire Partition: Key Differences
Struggling to understand the differences between fire walls, fire barriers, and fire partitions? In this episode, we break down all five fire and smoke…
Architect Exam Podcast015 - Construction Bidding Process: 8 Stages From Bid to Build
The construction bidding process on public projects follows a strict, regulated path from completed drawings to breaking ground. Most architects never see what…
Architect Exam Podcast014 - Unlock the Power of ARE Bootcamp: How to Maximize Your Success
ARE Bootcamp Insider's Guide: How to Get the Most Out of the Program Learn how to get the most out of ARE Bootcamp with this insider's guide to the program…
Architect Exam Podcast013 - QA vs QC in Construction: Prevention vs Detection
QA vs QC is one of the most confused topics in construction and architecture, and the ARE and CDT love to test it. This episode breaks down the difference…
Architect Exam Podcast012 - Construction Types 1-5: IBC Building Classifications
Construction types classify buildings by fire resistance and materials under the IBC. This episode breaks down all five types, from Type I fire-resistive to…
Architect Exam Podcast011 - Construction Punch List: Process, Items, and Who Creates It
The construction punch list is one of the most debated topics in the industry, and most people get the biggest question wrong: who actually creates the punch…
Architect Exam Podcast010 - Understanding Preconstruction Activities For Construction Evaluation
Preconstruction is the phase between design completion and construction start, and it's the last chance to control costs before the concrete hits the fan. This…
Architect Exam Podcast009 - IBC Occupancy Classifications: All 10 Groups Explained
Occupancy classifications are the foundation of everything in the building code. This episode walks you through all 10 IBC occupancy groups and explains how…
Architect Exam Podcast008 - Types of Specifications in Construction You Need to Know
Types of specifications in construction - prescriptive, performance, proprietary, reference, open, closed - this episode breaks down every major spec type so…
Architect Exam Podcast007 - Construction Specifications vs Drawings: Who Wins?
Construction specifications and drawings are complementary contract documents, not competing ones. If you think specs always take precedence, the ARE and real…
Architect Exam Podcast006 - Persistence, Practice, And Passing The ARE – Meet Layla Qarout
Layla Qarout had a unique journey to becoming a licensed architect, transitioning internationally from Palestine, adapting to ARE 5.0, and facing multiple exam…
Architect Exam Podcast005 - Construction Specifications 101: The Project Manual Explained
Construction specifications are the written instructions that tell contractors how to build what the drawings show. They define the exact materials, products…
Architect Exam Podcast004 - Construction Contingency: Types, Percentages, and How It Works
Construction contingency is the financial buffer that keeps your project alive when the unexpected hits. In this episode, we break down what contingency means…
Architect Exam Podcast003 - Community, Confidence, And Licensing – Meet Emily Hobbs
Emily Hobbs faced hurricanes, repeated exam failures, and plenty of self-doubt on her journey to becoming a licensed architect. In this episode, Emily shares…
Architect Exam Podcast002 - Construction Bonds: Types, Costs, and How They Work
Construction bonds explained simply. This episode breaks down what construction bonds are, how surety bonds differ from insurance, and the types of bonds used…
Architect Exam Podcast001 - Public Works Projects vs Private: 12 Key Differences
Public works projects and private construction projects follow completely different rules. From procurement and contracts to decision-making and change orders…
Architect Exam Podcast000- Welcome To The Architect Exam Podcast
Welcome to the first episode of The Architect Exam Podcast with Michael Riscica! In this episode, Michael introduces this new ARE-focused podcast. Perfect for…