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The Architect’s Ultimate Guide to Continuing Education: Why It’s Essential and How to Excel

Continuing education (CE) is essential to an architect’s professional journey. It supports architects through ...Read More

NCARB 11/22/2024

How Captain Chad Pentecost Passed 6 ARE Divisions in 6 Days

While on a 14-month military deployment, Captain Chad Pentecost hatched an ambitious plan: pass all six ARE ex...Read More

NCARB 10/21/2024

Why Investing in Paid Continuing Education Courses Yields Greater Benefits For Architects

When considering the right continuing education (CE) provider, you're faced with a dilemma — choosing free ver...Read More

NCARB 10/09/2024
3 Reasons to Invest in Aspiring Architects: World Architecture Day 2024

3 Reasons to Invest in Aspiring Architects: World Architecture Day 2024

This year’s World Architecture Day (WAD) theme, “Empowering the Next Generation in Participatory Urban Design,...Read More

Amber Book Announces Course Updates to Reflect the Latest NCARB Standards

Today, Amber Book, a leader in architectural examination preparation, announces an update to its Architect Reg...Read More

NCARB 02/27/2024
NCARB AXP

How to Establish an NCARB Record and Transcript

The logistics of beginning the testing process are tedious and can seem daunting to those of us who stress ove...Read More

NCARB 12/18/2022
AXP Portfolio

How Long Does It Take To Finish NCARB AXP Hours?

You place six different water glasses, each a different size, on the ground in six different climates. How lon...Read More

NCARB 07/18/2022
How to Read NCARB Fail Reports

How to Read NCARB Fail Reports

How to Read NCARB Fail Reports...Read More

ARE 5.0 04/20/2022

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