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Project Planning & Design

Project Planning & Design

Overview of the Project Planning & Design Division

The Project Planning & Design division will assess objectives related to the preliminary design of sites and buildings. The division will focus on issues related to the generation or evaluation of design alternatives that synthesize environmental, cultural, behavioral, technical and economic issues. Candidates must demonstrate an understanding of and abilities in design concepts, sustainability/environmental design, universal design, and other forms of governing codes and regulations.

Number of items: 100
Test duration: 4 hr 5 min
Allowed break time: 45 min
Total appointment time: 5 hr

This division is divided into five sections, each focusing on a different aspect of PPD. In parentheses, you’ll find the expected number of items (questions) of each section in the PPD exam.

1. Environmental Conditions & Context (10-16)
2. Codes & Regulations (16-22)
3. Building Systems, Materials, & Assemblies (19-25)
4. Project Integration of Program & Systems (32-38)
5. Project Cost & Budgeting (8-14)

Section 1: Environmental Conditions & Context

This section focuses on the environmental conditions and context that influence the design of a project. It covers topics such as site selection, site design, and the integration of sustainable design principles.

Section 2: Codes & Regulations

This section delves into the codes and regulations that govern architectural projects. It covers zoning regulations, building codes, and other regulatory requirements.

Section 3: Building Systems, Materials, & Assemblies

This section focuses on the building systems, materials, and assemblies used in a project. It covers the selection and integration of structural systems, environmental systems, and materials and assemblies.

Section 4: Project Integration of Program & Systems

This section focuses on the integration of programs and systems into a project. It covers the coordination of building systems, the integration of program requirements, and the coordination of documentation. This section is about putting together all the decisions made in the previous sections.

Section 5: Project Cost & Budgeting

This section focuses on the cost and budgeting aspects of a project. It covers cost estimating, budgeting, and the development of a project schedule.

 

For more detailed information, refer to the ARE 5.0 Guidelines and NCARB’s website.

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