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by Bryn Young | BYoung Design
Studying for the Architect Registration Exam (ARE 5.0) and working toward licensure? This podcast is for you. Hosted by Bryn Young, licensed architect, author, and founder of ABC Club and Mind Over ARE, each episode brings you exam prep strategies, study tips, and mindset tools to help you pass the ARE. You’ll also hear real insights from coaching calls on overcoming procrastination, staying motivated, and balancing architecture exams with life and work. Plus, episodes on the architecture profession itself, from contracts to practice management, so you’re prepared not just for the tests, but for your career as an architect.
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- Sep 30, 20256 min
Mastering Passive Design Principles for the ARE 5.0 | PPD & PDD
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we focus on understanding and answering a challenging ARE 5.0 question about passive cooling design strategies for a public library in Arizona. The discussion delves into the importance of thermal mass and how different structural systems impact passive cooling. Listeners are encouraged to carefully consider the material properties and their application in real-world scenarios to enhance their design thinking and exam preparation. 00:00 Introduction and Purpo...
- Sep 23, 202512 min
Thermal Performance Cold Climate & Strategic Exam Tips | PA & PDD
Send us Fan Mail Join Bryn in this audio recap from a live 'Mind Over ARE' coaching call led by Head Coach Shikha. This deep dive is designed to give you strategic insights on tackling ARE 5.0 questions, focusing on understanding the 'why' behind the questions, not just the right answers. In this episode, discover how to think like the NCARB, recognize important phrasing, and identify key concepts like continuous insulation and thermal bridging in architecture. Learn valuable strategies on ho...
- Sep 18, 20256 min
How to Calculate Labor Budget (Step by Step) | ARE 5.0 PcM
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive into a classic ARE 5.0 Practice Management (PcM) practice question on top-down budgeting. Using a real-world style scenario, we break down step by step how to calculate a project’s labor budget from construction costs, gross fee, consultant fees, and contingency. You’ll learn: How to calculate gross fee as a percentage of construction costWhy consultant fees are taken from the gross fee (not the construction cost)How contingency and direct expenses fa...
- Sep 16, 202510 min
Understanding Floor Area Ratio (FAR) | PA
Send us Fan Mail In this special episode, we go into the complexities of Floor Area Ratio (FAR). Derived from a live Mind Over ARE coaching call, this recap offers crucial insights for navigating the ARE 5.0 exam and understanding key architectural concepts. The episode explores the significance of FAR in architectural practice, provides practical examples, and discusses how FAR impacts design feasibility, zoning regulations, and city planning. This session aims to transform a potential stumb...
- Sep 11, 20257 min
Architect Fee Methods: Top-Down, Bottom-Up, Fixed, and Not-to-Exceed for ARE 5 | PcM
Send us Fan Mail In this Coaching Highlight from our Mind Over ARE sessions (inside ABC Club Premium), we tackle a classic ARE 5.0 Practice Management (PcM) question: 👉 How do architects calculate fees — and what’s the difference between top-down budgeting, bottom-up budgeting, not-to-exceed hourly, and fixed fee? These terms show up all the time in both the exam and real practice. In this episode, we break down: Top-Down Budgeting – starting with a gross fee and distributing it across phases...
- Sep 9, 20256 min
Mastering Structural Systems for Dense Urban Environments | PPD & PDD ARE 5.0
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Bryn shares a coaching highlight from the ABC Club Premium coaching calls. Head coach Shikha dives into a crucial topic: selecting the optimal structural system for fast construction in dense urban settings. She breaks down common missteps with common materials and why one is more ideal than the others. Materials discussed: precast concrete, cast-in-place concrete, heavy timber framing, and steel framing with metal decking. The discussion emphasizes the impor...
- Sep 5, 202518 min
ARE 5.0 Scoring Guide 2025 | Pass with BYoung Design
Send us Fan Mail Let's uncover the nuances of ARE 5.0 scoring. Discover how to decode your NCARB score report and optimize your preparation by understanding the scoring criteria, and leverage free tools like the ARE 5.0 Score Calculator. Bryn also discusses the importance of the cut score, the significance of section percentages, and how NCARB ensures the fairness of exams. Get practical tips and strategies to boost your study efficiency and ensure you’re well-prepared for success. ...
- Sep 4, 20255 min
Utilization Ratio: Your Key to Firm Finances and the ARE 5 | PcM
Send us Fan Mail In this Coaching Highlight from our Mind Over ARE sessions (inside ABC Club Premium), we unpack a core financial concept that shows up on the ARE 5.0 Practice Management (PcM) exam and in everyday firm life: the utilization ratio. So what is it really measuring? Why does NCARB care about it? And how does it shape the way firms allocate time, staff, and resources? In this episode, we’ll cover: What utilization ratio actually means in an architecture firmCommon misconceptions a...
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Studying for the Architect Registration Exam (ARE 5.0) and working toward licensure? This podcast is for you. Hosted by Bryn Young, licensed architect, author, and founder of ABC Club and Mind Over ARE, each episode brings you exam prep strategies, study tips, and mindset tools to help you pass the ARE. You’ll also hear real insights from coaching calls on overcoming procrastination, staying motivated, and balancing architecture exams with life and work. Plus, episodes on the architecture profession itself, from contracts to practice management, so you’re prepared not just for the tests, but for your career as an architect.
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