AIA Connecticut is excited to support you on your journey to become a licensed architect.
We developed this resource with YOU in mind. Learn from licensed architects, study at your own pace, and
prepare to pass your exams knowing that you have an advantage!
IN PERSON LECTURE SERIES
In 2023, we are once again offering the ARE Lecture Series, taught by qualified AIA Connecticut members and hosted at member firms. This in-person series is a great opportunity to learn among your peers, ask questions, and become better prepared to pass your exams!
Each session takes place on a Saturday from 9am-12pm at the architecture firm noted in the event description. See dates and presenters below.
Ticket Pricing
Member: $10/Session, $75/series
Non-member: $30/session, $250/series
Please note: the deadline to register for ALL eight sessions at the discounted price is February 24th. Dates subject to change.
DISCOUNTED PROGRAMS to assist you in finishing your exams!
Black Spectacles ARE 5.0 Expert
Black Spectacles is the first and only NCARB approved online test prep provider for all six divisions of the ARE 5.0. Feel confident going into exam day after studying with our NCARB-aligned materials for every division of the ARE. Their versatile resources accommodate every learning style and are available for you to study whenever and wherever you want.
Comprehensive lessons with full outlines and explanations of core topics in each division, led by engaging, expert architects and educators. Black Spectacles offers over 120 hours of video lectures, all built in alignment with NCARB's exam objectives.
Simulate the actual exam with the same look, functionality,and time constraints as the real deal. We use NCARB’s processes to design our ARE® practice questions, which are developed and vetted by leading learning designers and test question experts. With 3 distinct forms for each division, you’ll see every type of question ahead of exam day.
AIA Connecticut Rate: $390/3 months
Contact communications@aiact.org to sign up.
Amber Book
Because architects are visual learners, Amber Book offers 50+ hours of well-animated instruction, more than 600 practice problems with well-animated explanations, plus hundreds (more than 700) of digital flashcards.
For most people, this courses is intended to replace studying rather than initiate it (even if you study no other content).
Amber Book sees themselves not as study prep material, but rather as something approaching a university-level course, if the university-level course was focused on getting you licensed.
AIA Connecticut Rate: $145/month
Contact communications@aiact.org to sign up.
FREE Video Series
In 2021, AIA Connecticut offered a live video series to guide Emerging Professionals through the ARE testing process. In an effort to create a more accessible and flexible program, we have compiled those video lectures into our new ARE Advantage series. As an AIA CT member, you have free access as you prepare for your exams.
Have questions on AXP? Contact Manny Machado, AIA the CT NCARB Architect Licensing Advisor at mmachado@antinozzi.com
Scroll to the bottom of the page to learn how you can rent additional study materials through AIA Connecticut's ARE Advantage Library.
Please click here for access to all the lectures listed below.
Please Note: You will need to log in as an AIA CT member to partake in ARE Advantage.
If you are not a member but are interested in joining, please contact Gina Calabro.
Practice Management
Presented by Michael Ayles, FAIA
Programming and Analysis
Presented by Jeannette Penniman, AIA
Project Planning & Design, Part 1
Presented by Paolo Campos, AIA
Project Planning & Design, Part 2
Presented by Manny Machado, AIA
Project Management
Presented by Linda Blaszka, AIA
Project Development & Documentation, Part 1
Presented by Emily Ky, AIA
Project Development & Documentation, Part 2
Presented by Kristin Irwin, AIA
Construction and Evaluation
Presented by Rocco Petitto, AIA
Equip yourself with current study materials from the ARE Advantage Library!
Email AIA CT Communications to secure your spot in line for a study guide or flashcard box rental.
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