The two men who discovered I. M. Pei.

 The two men who discovered I. M. Pei. See article at link below:https://www.meipian14.cn/556rjjc9?share_depth=1&first_share_uid=2596565&first_share_to=copy_link

PA Practice Exam - a question regarding the roof safety measure

 Question:

I am having difficulty to understand the intent of this question.

The explanation in the answer says, "They need to be installed outside of the 10-foot roof edge zone so the person connecting the fall protection does not have to encroach on the 10-foot roof edge zone."  Is the rationale of this based on the requirements given in the question(if so, which phrases)?  Or should be based on my own knowledge and judgement?

 

My answer:

This is a  question based on IBC 1015 that was provided in the question:

A is NOT correct because it does not prevent people from falling down from the other 2 sides.

B is correct based on the exception in the code provided.

C is NOT correct because the tiebacks cannot be put inside the 10-foot roof edge

D is NOT correct because the code section provided requires 42 inch high guardrail around the roof edge.

 

Gang Chen, Author, AIA, LEED AP BD+C (GreenExamEducation.com)

“Clear, concise and direct approach to the necessary knowledge” “Practice Management (PcM) ARE 5.0 Exam Guide (Architect Registration Examination)”

 

Here is another review for my book, “Practice Management (PcM) ARE 5.0 Exam Guide (Architect Registration Examination)”:

“Clear, concise and direct approach to the necessary knowledge”

This book begins with a delayed treasure for me: the general rules on the qualifications necessary for the ARE, a topic that, although it is known in academic circles and in the generality of the institutions that teach architecture in the USA, is very unknown to those who coming from abroad with the profession already learned and wish to continue. A book like this would have saved me years of research and almost detective efforts in universities and the Internet itself to find out how to continue my career. Many study programs already incorporate subjects with this content, which is very difficult for an outsider to access.

 

Very interesting in this first chapter is point D13, with tips for the exam, advice and study methods and specific strategies to face the ARE, the use of the time available for it and how to improve the study time.

 

Chapter 3 Business operations (26% of the exam) is summarized as in few places I have seen, as well as chapter 4 dedicated to finances, it does not boggle the mind with spreadsheets and endless reports, but rather breaks down the right information to face the calculations that commonly accompany those inevitable ARE questions.

 

In summary, the general tone of this work is a summary that does not stun, but rather gives a direction to study and try to memorize the minimum necessary to pass the exam. Its true value is how concise and truly necessary it is to be in command of the right knowledge from which the entire rationalization structure of the topics of this test begins.

—UssBea

Gang Chen, Author, AIA, LEED AP BD+C (GreenExamEducation.com)

Great! Great! Great! “Practice Management (PcM) ARE 5.0 Exam Guide (Architect Registration Examination)”

 

Thank you Natalie for a great review of my book, “Practice Management (PcM) ARE 5.0 Exam Guide (Architect Registration Examination)”:

 

Great! Great! Great!

I used many resources to study for PcM test; and a week before I took my test, I was fortune enough to study this book. I can only say that most of the stuff that I was tested on I've learned them form this book.

 

This is an "ESSENTIAL BOOK" to prepared for the PcM test. Good Luck on your test!

 

—Natalia A Betancur

 

Gang Chen, Author, AIA, LEED AP BD+C (GreenExamEducation.com)

The following message from one of my readers made my day today

 The following message from one of my readers made my day today:

“Good Morning! Gang, last night while I was studying for the ARE, it came to my mind that I heard your name before. So I looked around at all my study materials, and wow, I bought one of your books before. I’ve also seen your input on NCARB ARE discussion forums. I didn’t know I was next to a famous starchitect at the DSA appointment. I should have brought the book so I can get your autograph, haha. Your contributions to the profession is very inspirational! Have a nice day.”

Gang Chen, Author, AIA, LEED AP BD+C (GreenExamEducation.com)

What are good resources for Electrical distribution diagrams?

 

Question:

What are good resources for Electrical distribution diagrams?

Example, how to locate different elements on the diagram. i.e. kitchen appliances, electrical equipment, etc.

My answer:

Get a set of CD plans, look through the elec. Drawings, pay attention to the single line diagrams. Use the legend on the front to understand the symbols.

Gang Chen, Author, AIA, LEED AP BD+C (GreenExamEducation.com)

Advice for construction detailing areas to focus study time on?

 Question:

Advice for construction detailing areas to focus study time on?

I have moved on to CE from from PcM and PjM so I think I'm pretty comfortable with what I have to cover for the contracts and admin procedures side of things. Reading through posts on here and some advice blogs, it seems like there are quite a lot of specific construction detail and code questions - I had presumed they were all confined to the PA/PPD/PDD side of the exams. Any advice on the extent or depth of code & construction knowledge required for CE? Any recommended resources that have been helpful to you?

Thanks, and good luck on your journey!

My answer:

If you want to use one sentence to summarize the 2"-thick spec book: "Don't leak, don't fall."

Focus on the details that keep the water and moisture out of the building, the "don't leak" part.

The "don't fall" part is handled by the structural engineer.

Gang Chen, Author, AIA, LEED AP BD+C (GreenExamEducation.com)