Fresh Construction & Evaluation Materials to Help You Pass the ARE
Black Spectacles ARE test prep gets an upgrade with new Construction & Evaluation video lectures and quizzes.
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Why You Should Get Licensed in 2021
NCARB reports licensure numbers down in 2020 due to COVID-19. Here are four reasons why you should take the ARE this year and get licensed in 2021.
Piper Schad
• Jul 21, 2021
ARE Live Recap: ARE 5.0 Study Plan
Create a study plan for the ARE with a Learning Designer, complete with a study guide handout and full instruction from an expert during ARE Live.
Kate Brennan
• Jun 4, 2021
Which Architecture Firms to Work For
Learn about the varying types of architecture firms and which are the best architecture firms to work at.
Kate Brennan
• May 27, 2021
How to Get Licensed by Summer
Pass the ARE by summer with our Black Spectacles ARE Test Prep and our free ARE resources.
Kate Brennan
• Apr 30, 2021
Getting Freelance Work as an Architect
Find freedom and get freelance work as an architect. We outline the pros of freelance work for architects and how to protect yourself in the process.
Kate Brennan
• Apr 22, 2021
How to Get a Job in Architecture
Industry experts educate on how to get a job in architecture.
Kate Brennan
• Apr 9, 2021
3 Best Techniques for Creating Solids in Dynamo
Learn the 3 best techniques for creating solids in Dynamo from our resident architect, Chris Hopstock.
Chris Hopstock
• Mar 31, 2021
The Best Resources to Help You Pass the ARE Online
A collection of Black Spectacles and NCARB resources to help you pass the ARE 5.0 online
Kate Brennan
• Mar 26, 2021
Firms
Ways Firms Can Provide Continuing Education
Ways architects access continuing education through their firm.
Kate Brennan
• Mar 12, 2021