"The most comprehensive textbook for the Architect Registration Exam 5 (ARE 5). All six exam division and their sections are covered. Example problems demonstrate how to apply key architectural concepts, codes, and standards. Cross references to more than 100 tables and nearly 400 figures point you to additonal support material. The extensive index contains thousands of entries so you can quickly find the concepts you need to prepare for the exam.

ARE 5 Review Manual is tailored to the needs of those studying for 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 -- Division 2: Project management : Project planning and management ; Contracts ; Project execution and quality control -- Division 3: Programming & analysis : Building context ; Codes and regulations during programming ; Site analysis ; Building analysis ; Selection of structural systems -- 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 -- 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 ; Concrete construction ; Wall construction ; Lateral forces: wind ; Lateral forces: earthquakes ; Construction documentation ; The project manual and specifications ; Detailed regulatory and cost reviews -- Division 6: Construction & evaluation : Preconstruction activities ; Construction administration ; Project closeout.