ARE 4.0 Seminar Series
The AIA Central Valley Chapter offers a series of seminars as an aid in studying for the Architectural Registration Exam (ARE). Register today for an upcoming seminar.
| ARE 4.0 Seminar | Date | Time | $Mbr $Non |
| Schematic Design | Saturday 07/31/10 | 10a-2p | $50 $100 |
| Site Planning & Design | Saturday 08/28/10 | 9a-4p | $50 $100 |
| Construction Documents | Saturday 09/11/10 | 9a-4p | $50 $100 |
| Program, Planning & Practice | Saturday 09/25/10 | 9a-4p | $50 $100 |
| Architectural History | Saturday 10/23/10 | 9a-4p | $25 $50 |
AIACV Lending Library
The Chapter has Kaplan study material available for Associate members to borrow. The library is open from 9am to 3pm, Monday – Thursday. We have three complete library sets of the Kaplan ARE 4.0 study materials. Each set includes:
Programming Planning & Practice: Study guide, Online Testing Access, Practice Vignette Book, Question & Answer Book, Flashcards Set
Site Planning & Design: Study guide, Online Testing Access, Practice Vignette Book, Question & Answer Book, Flashcards Set
Building Design & Construction Systems: Study guide, Online Testing Access, Practice Vignette Book, Question & Answer Book, Flashcards Set
Building Systems: Study guide, Online Testing Access, Practice Vignette Book, Question & Answer Book, Flashcards Set
Structural Systems: Study guide, Online Testing Access, Practice Vignette Book, Question & Answer Book, Flashcards Set
Construction Documents & Services: Study guide, Online Testing Access, Practice Vignette Book
Schematic Design: Study guide, Online Testing Access, Practice Vignette Book
Architectural History: Study guide
In addition to the Kaplan materials we have two CSE flashcard sets, a LEED Green Associate study pack, handy (and still relevant) ArchiFlash cards, and SOLUTIONS: Understanding the Graphic Vignettes of the Architect Regsitration Exam by Norman Dorf, AIA.
Want to know what is going on at the state level for emerging professionals? Click here to visit the AIACC website.
The National AIA web site has extensive information and links for those who are working toward licensure.
Feel free to contact the 2010 Associate Directors, Dustin Littrell, Assoc. AIA and Ian Merker, Assoc. AIA with any questions. It is their duty to make sure that the Associates are being properly represented at the local level, as well as representing AIACV Associate members at AIA California Council events.
Additional Resources
Click here to visit the California Architecture Board website for information on the licensing process and forms.
The Intern Development Program (IDP) is a required step in the road to licensure. For regular updates on important exam preparation, click here to sign up for NCARB’s electronic newsletter “IDP News.”
Do you have a council record with NCARB? If not, please click here to visit their website below and start your record today.
Did you know that there is a website specifically for emerging professionals? Click here to visit the Academy for Emerging Professionals website.




















