PPD: Project Planning and Design

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Find resources on preliminary design processes for sites and buildings. Topics include building systems integration, site design strategies, and environmental systems. This category covers content tested in the Project Planning & Design division of ARE 5.0. It focuses on schematic design, sustainability principles, universal design requirements, and code compliance. Materials emphasize cost-effective design solutions, building envelope considerations, and structural system selection in early design phases.

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Construction Contingency: Planning for the Project’s Unknown

In the world of architecture and construction, one truth remains constant: something will always go wrong. No matter how meticulously you plan, how carefully you design, or how thoroughly you prepare your construction documents, the...

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The Client Factor: Public vs Private Architecture Projects

This podcast is also available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts One question can determine the entire course of an architecture project: Is the client public or private? This seemingly simple distinction fundamentally transforms every...