"'ARE 5 Practice Problems for the Architect Registration Exam contains over 550 problems organized into six divisions that follow the structure of version 5 of the Architect Registration Examination (ARE 5)." --Page xi.

Includes index and glossaries.

Introduction -- Codes and standards used in this book -- Division 1: Practice management : Business operations ; Financial and risk management ; Delivery of services ; Case studies -- Division 2: Project management : Project planning and management ; Contracts ; Project execution and quality control ; Case studies -- Division 3: Programming & analysis : Building context ; Codes and regulations during programming ; Site analysis ; Building analysis ; Selection of structural systems ; Case studies -- Division 4: Project planning & design : Site work design development ; Sustainable design ; Codes and regulations during design development ; Barrier-free design ; Human comfort and mechanical system fundamentals ; Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems ; Structural systems ; Fundamentals of lighting and acoustics ; Vertical transportation ; Site work ; Concrete ; Masonry ; Metals ; Structural and rough carpentry ; Finish carpentry and architectural woodwork ; Moisture protection and thermal insulation ; Doors, windows and glazing ; Finish materials ; Building configuration and budgeting ; Case studies -- Division 5: Project development & documentation : Integration of building systems ; Integration of specialty systems ; Loads on buildings ; Structural fundamentals ; Beams and columns ; Trusses ; Foundations ; Connections ; Building code requirements on structural design ; Wood construction ; Steel construction ; Concrete construction ; Wall construction ; Lateral forces: wind ; Lateral forces: earthquakes ; Construction documentation ; The project manual and specifications ; Detailed regulatory and cost reviews ; Case studies -- Division 6: Construction & evaluation : Preconstruction activities ; Construction administration ; Project closeout ; Case studies.