The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) has released new study material to prepare for the computer-based Architect Registration Examination (ARE). The new study guide, Preparing for the Architect Registration Examination, includes a video and a book to guide candidates through the new exam, from testing environment to the software used, and the scoring and reporting process.
With the ARE now administered exclusively by computer, NCARB's study materials have been extensively revised to reflect these changes. The videotape provides a "look" at the ARE. The video shows a computer-based test center, a brief demonstration of the multiple-choice questions, and how each of the graphic divisions - Site Planning, Building, Planning and Building Technology - vignettes work.
The study guide sells for $85 (plus $5 for shipping and handling). Contact the Chapter office for detailed ordering information.
NCARB Offers New Study Guide | ARE Update
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At a recent meeting of the TBAE board, it was voted to allow candidates to take all parts of the exam effective immediately, in an amount not to exceed $525, the limit imposed by the current appropriations bills. Any eligible applicant may take the exam whether or not he or she has already completed any parts. The applicant may take as many parts as $525 will allow.
The 1998-99 Appropriations Bill will take effect on September 1. This bill allows TBAE to offer the exam for the amount ($980) that NCARB currently charges. Call TBAE at 512-805-9000 for detailed information.
NCARB Offers New Study Guide | ARE Update
Thanks From Sheltering Arms | Announcements | Merit Badge Counselor Needed
Chapter Sponsors Town Meeting on KUHT Houston Public Televition
During the recent move, several boxes of "old" Sandcastle T-shirts were donated to Sheltering Arms. The Chapter office received the following note: "Just a note of thanks for the recent donation of T-shirts. What a great success. The members, volunteers and caregivers at both Day Centers have enjoyed the "surprises" so much: from bingo prizes, contests, games and birthday remembrances. Each person has said 'thanks, thanks, thanks.' I appreciate your kindness and brightening up our place.
NCARB Offers New Study Guide | ARE Update
Thanks From Sheltering Arms | Announcements | Merit Badge Counselor Needed
Chapter Sponsors Town Meeting on KUHT Houston Public Televition
The Texas Department of Transportation has released a list of projects that will involve the execution of consulting engineering and architectural contracts through March 31, 1998. The list, with instructions for requesting additional information, is available in the AIA Chapter office.
Law Engineering and Environmental Services, Inc. announces the addition of Morteza K. Jafari, P.E., as Industrial Services Leader. Jafari, a graduate of the University of Oklahoma, is associated with the Industrial Services Unit.
Gregory Stringer has been named Vice President at Tellepsen. Tellepsen is a family-owned construction and management services company headquartered in Houston with projects throughout the United States and abroad.
Tellepsen also announces construction of the Terrace at West University, a 565 unit residential community for independent retirees. Completion is scheduled for the summer of 1998.
Chambers Company announces that they now offer, in addition to mason contracting, all aspects of a full services contractor, including free estimating, custom homes, remodeling, additions, and repairs.
Meredith Wargo Bena has joined The Lentz Group as Project Manager.
The Boston Society of Architects has prepared a catalogue of special publications. Included in the catalogue are recent publications, Time-Saver Details for Exterior Wall Design and Time-Saver Standards for Interior Design and Space Planning. Contact the Houston Chapter office for a copy of the catalogue.
Need a 1996 Sweet's General Catalogue? Call the Chapter office, 713-520-0155.
Reminder: the submission deadline for the AIA Religious Art Architecture Design Awards is July 25.
The Society of Design Administration (SDA) announces the creation of a job bank for administrative personnel for architectural and engineering forms. Contact Michele Mollers at 713-522-1666 for additional information.
NCARB Offers New Study Guide | ARE Update
Thanks From Sheltering Arms | Announcements | Merit Badge Counselor Needed
Chapter Sponsors Town Meeting on KUHT Houston Public Televition
If you are interested is assisting an young man
interested in architecture in achieving his BSA
architecture merit badge, please call the Chapter
office 713-520-0155.
NCARB Offers New Study Guide | ARE Update
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Chapter Sponsors Town Meeting on KUHT Houston Public Televition
In August AIA Houston, in collaboration with KUHT
Houston Public Television, will present an evening of
programming focused on the urban environment and its
relationship to public policy. This community outreach
initiative is intended to raise public awareness of the
importance of planning and thoughtful design in shaping
the city, as well as to introduce these issues into the
campaigns for Mayor and City Council.
The evening will begin with a broadcast of Back from
the Brink: Saving America’s Cities by Design, a
one-hour documentary produced by the American
Architectural Foundation to demonstrate that America’s
urban problems can be addressed. Following the
documentary will be a locally produced hour-long Town
Meeting with live audience and viewer call in. This
segment will seek to raise questions, explore
solutions, and engage the voting public in conversation
about the issues raised in Back from the Brink and
their application to Houston. It will suggest that
would-be leaders of Houston should be asked to explain
their urban policies and to consider the economics of
sprawl, the effects of regional cooperation, and the
role of city government in enhancing quality of life
for its citizens.
The project has received grants from the American
Architectural Foundation, the Houston Architecture
Foundation, and the AIA College of Fellows. Additional
sponsorships are being sought from architecture firms
and other Houston civic and business leaders. If you
would like to see your firm’s name on the screen, call
the Chapter office for information.
Tune in to Channel 8 on August 20. Call in with your
questions and comments. Invite your neighbors to watch
the program with you. Challenge your favorite
candidate for city office to consider these very
important issues. This is an opportunity for
architects to take the initiative in framing the debate
in this fall’s elections. Seize it.
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Chapter Sponsors Town Meeting on KUHT Houston Public Televition
