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Current Courses:

WINTER  2009

3.1 BLDG TECH NEW YORK
A.R.E.FAST 3/4 SAN DIEGO
A.R.E. 3/4 SANTA MONICA
A.R.E. AIA-PUERTO RICO
LEED NEW YORK
MORE LOCATIONS BY REQUEST
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Upcoming Courses:

SPRING  2009
A.R.E. 3/4 NEW YORK
A.R.E. 3/4 HOUSTON
A.R.E. 3/4 SANTA MONICA
A.R.E. AIA-CONVENTION
LEED SANTA MONICA
LEED NEW YORK
MORE LOCATIONS BY REQUEST
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SUMMER  2009
A.R.E. 3/4 SANTA MONICA
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FALL  2009
NO CLASSES OFFERED
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WINTER 2010
A.R.E. 3/4 SANTA MONICA
ONSITE IN YOUR OFFICE

SPRING 2010
A.R.E. 3/4 NEW YORK
A.R.E. 3/4 SANTA MONICA
ONSITE IN YOUR OFFICE

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ARCHITECT REGISTRATION EXAMINATION v3.1

A.R.E. READY COURSE - NEW YORK

REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED
capacity reached

EMAIL US TO GET ON WAITLIST FOR FULL SESSIONS

2960 Broadway, New York, NY

Hamilton Building

facilities


SESSION (A)

April 12, 2008 - June 28, 2008

(9) Saturdays, 9a-12p most days




 


SESSION (B)

Mar 29, 2008 - June 7, 2008

(9) Saturdays, 9a-12p most days


June 21

Site Planning
(9a-12:30p)
Room 306*

PC LAPTOP PREFFERED
Download NCARB Software

FULL
  

  Mar 29 Site Planning
(9a-12:30p)
Room 607
PC LAPTOP PREFFERED

Download NCARB Software

FULL
  

Building Planning
(1:30p-4:30p)
Room 306*
PC LAPTOP PREFFERED
Download NCARB Software

FULL
  

 

Building Planning
(1:30p-4:30p)
Room 607
PC LAPTOP PREFFERED

Download NCARB Software

FULL
 

June 28

Building Technology
(9a-1:30p)
Room 302
PC LAPTOP PREFFERED
Download NCARB Software


RATE $110 FULL

  April 5 Building Technology
(9a-1:30p)
Room 607
PC LAPTOP PREFFERED

Download NCARB Software


FULL
 

 
April 12 Construction Documents
(9a-12p)
Room 303

FULL
  

April 19 Pre-Design
(9a-12p)
Room 303

FULL
  

April 26 Lateral Forces
(9a-12p)
Room 303

FULL
  

May 3 General Structures - Part I
(9a-12p)
Room 303

FULL

May 10 General Structures - Part II
(9a-12p)
Room 303
 
May 24 Mechanical & Electrical Systems - Part I
(9a-12p)
Room 303
UPDATED Fill-in-the-Blank and Check-All-That-Apply

FULL
  

  Mechanical & Electrical Systems - Part II
(1p-3:45p)
Room 303
June 7 Materials & Methods
(9a-12p)
Room 303 

FULL
  

On-Line Mock Exams
BETA 3.1 Mocks On-Line Mocks
Not included with course registration
Full course students now qualify for FREE online mocks for Multiple Choice sections after completion of student evaluation forms. Please ask instructor for details. Offer expires June 28, 2008

Course Details

Text books

Visual Dictionary of Architecture by Ching
Mechanical Electrical Equipment for Buildings
by Stein Reynolds
NALSA Archi-Flash Cards
On-Line Mock Exams
Textbooks are not included with course registration
Textbooks are not needed in class but required for home study

Class Checklist

Bring following items to class:
Basic Scientific Calculator (TI30XA recommended to all sessions)
Paypal registration slip as proof of registration to all sessions
Identification (such as driver's license to all sessions)
Laptop with NCARB software downloaded for Graphic sessions
Mouse and laptop power cord for Graphic sessions
notebook and pen for note taking (full-course students should bring 5-subject notebook)
NCARB

NCARB Book List

About Us

The Funkaar Studios Architect Registration Exam (A.R.E.) Ready Course is typically an (9) week course designed as a complete preparation package. The course offers a step-by-step approach for exam preparation. Sessions are sequenced in a progressive manner to guide students in the ARE process. This course is ideal for students seeking steady guidance in passing the exams. Lecture covers key ARE content and answering strategies. Students will be provided a Study Methodology with Syllabus, exam breakdown, daily study routine and a recommended timeline to take ONE exam per week for students who are interested in the challenge. Beginning summer 2008, the course will offer alternative exam sequence for 3.1-4.0 transition indicated as 3/4 courses

Unlike other seminar style classes, ARE READY Course is a cohesive college-level type course taught by a single instructor who has passed the 2006 ARE 3.1 Exam. The A.R.E. is comprised of (9) exams. Each class covers (1) exam. **General Structures and Mechanical are covered in (2) sessions due to the amount of material.

Please note that you need to bring a PC laptop to class where indicated. You must download NCARB software and ensure its functional prior to class arrival. (Mac with parallel windows can work for NCARB software) Its common to experience slow program start and initial installation glitches. A laptop is recommended for effective learning. If you donot own a laptop, try borrowing one from work, family or friend. Please bring trace, architectural scale and pencil if you donot bring a laptop.


Format

2.5 hr Lecture + 30 min Mock Exam, taught (1) day/week for (9) weeks

Facility

Classroom

Instructors

Professional Educators who have passed the 2006 ARE 3.1
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