ARE Architect Registration Examination Pass Rates

ARE Pass Rates By Division

The pass rates below are by division for all candidates (first-time and repeat) who took the ARE for the last five years. 

ARE 4.0 Pass Rates
DIVISION	Abbr.	2010	2011	2012	2013	2014
Programming Planning & Practice	PPP	62%	62%	62%	61%	62%
Site Planning & Design	SPD	76%	73%	71%	67%	69%
Building Design & Construction Systems	BD/CS	63%	62%	62%	65%	64%
Structural Systems	SS	66%	71%	75%	71%	68%
Building Systems	BS	65%	68%	69%	67%	68%
Construction Documents & Services	CDS	63%	64%	63%	62%	62%
Schematic Design	SD	74%	77%	77%	76%	77%
Number of Candidates Testing		14,737	14,465	14,369	15,589	17,668

- See more at: http://www.ncarb.org/ARE/ARE-Pass-Rates/DivisionPR.aspx#sthash.AcR6PWOw.dpuf


Every year the number of candidates testing for Architect Registration Examination are increasing. However, the pass rates are maintained about the same rates every year.

Cite: http://www.ncarb.org/ARE/ARE-Pass-Rates.aspx

Hiring CAD draftsman designer architectural in San Diego Area

Job posted 6-11-15 on Craigslist

Small, well established, North County design firm specializing in broadcast design facilities and commercial office project looking for Designer/ CAD Draftsman.

• 1-5 years architectural experience
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, Outlook, Excel, Word
• 3D Studio Max knowledge a plus
• Good communication skills
• Ability to follow directions, work with a team, complete tasks correctly, accurately, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to resolve complex design issues and intricate technical problems
• Code knowledge a plus
• Excellent work ethic
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Commercial office experience a plus
• Compensation based on experience

Cite: https://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/egr/5069122361.html

Sketchup Tutorial Part 4 - Understanding the Basic

Shortcut settings in Sketchup  

Previously, in part 3, we have covered how to setting up Preference settings in Sketchup. Today, we are going to finish up our Preference settings by going over Shortcut settings in Sketchup.

The most important thing that you settings up the shortcut is because it will save you lots of time while you are working on the project. The only negative things of Shortcut is it might take little bit of learning curve.

It is very hard to remember all the Shortcut settings. My advise is trying to use Shortcut on things that you often uses (Pull/Push, Draw Line, Draw Rectangle, and etc.) and expand little by little.

In Sketchup, Shortcut settings are already been assigned as default. The default setting is very good. However, you might wants to change few settings later on.

In this tutorial, we are going to cover

1. Shortcut Settings


Software that we are using: Sketchup 2015
(Sketchup 8.0 or below have similar interface so you shouldn't have any issue with following the tutorial)

Shortcut Settings

1. Window > Preferences

Click on Shortcuts

1. Filter: Works as "Search" type the functions that you are looking for

2. Function: Lists of Function that you can assign Shortcuts

3. Add Shortcut: After you have selected Function, Assign your Shortcut here

4. Assigned: Showing Function Shortcut if it is already been Assigned


Here is my Example of using shortcut to speedup my work flow:

I often uses "Delete" a lot! Especially, when I am importing 3D models from Revit or other program, so many lines that I have to clean up the model. However, default setting in Sketchup for "Delete", you have to hit "Delete key" in your keyboard. It might seems not big of deal. But I often not just doing "Delete". I delete, draw lines, push/pull the object, and more almost at the same time! All of these other function Shortcut keys are located in left side of my keyboard.

Example:

Your Left hand mostly occupied with the shortcut keys and Right hand for the mouse

You see how does "Delete" key is that faraway from the shortcut keys that located in your left hand? Your Right hand is most of times on the mouse and left hand is for the Shortcut key that is located on the left side of the keyboard. So every time that I that I have to delete something, I need to come all the way to hit "Delete" key.

So I have changed my Shortcut key for "Delete" to hit "D" on the keyboard instead of hitting "Delete" key. So now I can do all my job without moving my left hand from my keyboard.
Isn't it efficient for simple change?

Here is the way you can change your Shortcut keys:

1. Type "delete" on the Filter box
2. Select "Edit/Delete"
3. Type "D" 
4. Click on the + 

You see now that "D" is also Assigned for Edit/Delete

Saving your Shortcut settings

1. Click Export 

2. Name the file

Importing your Shortcut or someone else's settings

1. Click Import

2. Select the file

Simple enough right?

It is very basic and simple move but it impacts on your working efficiency. 

Keep in mind that using Shortcut efficiently might take some time. 

Keep practice little by little and you will be using Shortcut like a master!!

Here is some Shortcut list that provided from Sketchup

 

So this is it for Today's Skecthup Tutorial.

Today, we covered in Sketchup

1. Shortcut Settings

Thank you for reading!

-Rendering-Studio-

NCARB Discards “Intern” Title

The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB), the governing body for much of the architectural profession in the US, is taking steps to take “intern” out of architectural vocabulary. In a press statement, NCARB president Dale McKinney, FAIA, NCARB, said that in the future, NCARB will only encourage regulatory language for post-licensure individuals

“Architects are those who have met all the requirements to become licensed in states and jurisdictions throughout the United States,” McKinney said. “Everyone else is not an architect. But their status also doesn’t need a regulatory title such as ‘intern’ or any similar reference. This has become a term that has been perceived as negative by many in the architecture community and a term that really does not fully value the work that aspiring architects bring to the profession.”

In 2014, McKinney formed the Future Title Task Force to begin a discussion on the importance of titles and guidelines for assigning them as the architecture profession expands to encompass new roles.  This group, made up of architects and interns alike, examined a wide variety of information including the implications of the term, and the potential ramifications of regulating titles for non-licensed individuals.

Based on recommendations from the Future Title Task Force, NCARB has decided to recommend that non-licensed architecture practitioners find descriptive titles that reflect the roles they fill in their jobs. “The new term? There isn’t one. Just don’t use ‘intern,’” states NCARB in a press release. The plan’s impacts on licensure requirements are still unclear, but NCARB acknowledges that the change in title would likely require a change to the name of the Intern Development Program.

Cite

http://www.archdaily.com/633696/ncarb-discards-intern-title/

Foster + Partners currently looking to hire Architect / Designer in Cupertino, CA, US

Architect / Designer

Foster + Partners the award winning, global architecture and design practice based in London have opportunities for experienced Architects/Designers to join their team in Cupertino CA.

We're looking for innovative, ambitious designers who want to forge a long term career working on very high profile projects within one of the most respected and prestigious architecture firms in the world. In this position, you will be directly involved with one of our most exciting projects working alongside our talented team in Cupertino.

Some of the responsibilities of this position include:

• Understanding the design project and the construction phase.
• Prepare, and develop where required, drawings, models, images and other documents relating to the design.
• Assist where required in the co-ordination of the internal design team.
• Take responsibility, where required by the project leader, for specific areas of the design and project development.
• Liaise, where appropriate, with members of the external design team and other associated organisations or companies.
• Working closely on site with all teams involved in construction, making sure that that everything is going to plan.

It would be beneficial if candidates were registered architects in the state of California – however this is not essential.

We believe in a pioneering and sustainable approach to architecture and integrated design which makes us one of the most innovative architectural practices in the world and therefore we seek the most talented and creative professionals to join our teams.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the USA.

This position comes with an immediate start date, and salary is dependent on experience.

If you are interested – please prepare a resume and portfolio, and make an application online.

Cite:

http://archinect.com/jobs/entry/127785005/architect-designer

Sketchup Tutorial Part 3 - Understanding the Basic

preference setting that boost up your speeed in Sketchup  

Previously, in part 1 and 2, we have covered how to setting up your Toolbars and Styles in Sketchup. In this tutorial, I will show my preference setting in Sketchup which I think it is efficient. It is only my preference setting that I come up with after the trials and fails. It is suitable for me and I think it is efficient when you are modeling in Sketchup. However, everyone have their own preference settings that works for themselves. So this is just giving you an idea if you don't have any preference setting not just yet.

In this tutorial, we are going to cover

1. Preference Settings
2. Toolbar Settings

Software that we are using: Sketchup 2015
(Sketchup 8.0 or below have similar interface so you shouldn't have any issue with following the tutorial)

Preference Settings

We will cover how to change measuring units, locations, and use it as template

Setting up the Location 

1. Drag down the existing Toolbars (IMG. 1)

1. Clck and hold with your left mouse button
2. Drag your Toolbar as the IMG.1
3.  You will see the name of this Toolbar is called  "It is Getting Started"   
4. Close the Getting Started Toolbar (It really sounds like we all newb lol)

It will be looks like this after you close up the "Getting Started" Toolbar

2. From your pull down menu

• Window > Model Info

Click "Geo-location" (Location)

Two options are available

1. Geographic Location

2. Advanced Settings

The primary reason to setting up the location is 

1. Shadow study 

2. Import Google Earth site image into the Sketchup

Some people do not need to setup the location if you are using Sketchup just to learn (just set it up to your location for now).

Some professionals might already have clear idea where the model should be located. If so, setup the location so you get the shadows that corresponding to the location. 

It won't be big of deal if you want to skip this step. You can always able setup the location anytime.setup the location or not in Sketchup.

Geo-location is for you to grab the site image from Google Sketchup

Putting Location to where you located in or specific location for your project

Now, you can grab the image that you wanted to imported in to Sketchup

Imported the image into Sketchup. You can see the Current location setting in the Model info

As I have mentioned. It is not required for you to setup the location. But it is recommended. 

Setting up the Measuring Units

1. Model Info > Units 

Change to Decimal and Inches (Prefer Milliliter if you are in Asia).  

Uncheck Length snapping and Angle snapping (we will go over further details in later tutorial)

We just finished up with Model info setting so you can close up the Model info setting box from your Sketchup.

 

Now let's save our setting. 

File > Save As Template

If your Sketchup Version doesn't have Save As Template, use Save As

 

Name your Template and add description if it is needed. [Check the box] if you want the Template to be used whenever you open up the Sketchup.

If you are using Sketchup that does not have Save As Template:

File > Save As 

and save your template file to 

C:/Program Files (x86)/Google SketchUp 8/Templates

Now, Let's check that we created the Template correctly. 

• Window > Preferences

Setting up the Toolbars

1. Window > Preferences  

Click Extensions and Make sure Advanced Camera Tools, Dynamic Components, Sandbox Tools, and Photo Textures

2. View > Toolbars  

Select all the boxes that is been checked

Click Option and Check the boxes as the Image (We don't need to click on Large Icon if you are comfortable with the Sketchup and maximize your work space.

This is my Toolbars layout. We will have similar to this or little bit different. You can follow my layout or you can create your own layout. Check our Sketchup Tutorial Part 1 - 2 for layout tips for Sketchup

So this is it for Today's Skecthup Tutorial. Pretty easy right? 

Today, we covered in Sketchup

1. Preference Settings
2. Toolbar Settings

In Next Tutorial, we will be continuing with shortcut key Setting. 

Thank you for reading!

-Rendering-Studio-

Looking for Residential Interior Design Assistant in San Diego

May 21, 2015

Unidentified Residential Interior Design Firm in San Diego currently looking for Residential Interior Design Assistant. Contact them for more detail about their Firm.




High end interior design firm is seeking an interior design assistant and drafter!

Candidate must have: 
- Architecture or Interior Design degree
- At least 2-4 years of experience in residential interior design
- Comfortable working with AutoCAD, SketchUp and Layout 
- Familiar with residential interior design process from concept to construction document stage
- Able to create and complete construction documents, including specifying plumbing, appliances, lighting and finish materials
- Team player with a great attitude, strong work ethic and ability to take direction 
- Detail oriented and work well under pressure and tight deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience in casework construction, materials, finishes and construction detailing 

Job Roles Include:
- Creating 3D renderings, construction documents and detail drawings for custom designs
- Sourcing new products and updating/maintaining our in-house resource library
- Speaking to clients, vendors and contractors on a daily basis
- Staying organized while multitasking and performing work for many different projects
- Having fun and keeping a positive attitude when working on tight deadlines

About Our Firm: 
We are a fun, motivated and (very) busy high end residential interior design firm looking to add another rock star designer to our team. If you are positive, ambitious and looking for a flexible position with lots of growth potential, email us! We are looking to train the right candidate to be a long term member of our team. 

Individual must be very motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment with high-end clientele and products. Should be able to quickly and professionally produce SketchUp renderings and interior elevations/sections in CAD. The position starts at 20-30 hours per week and we don't work on Fridays! 

Position is available immediately. 

If you are interested: 
Please email us your resume and digital portfolio including CAD drawings and 3D renderings in PDF format. 

Salary: 
Commensurate with experience and abilities.

Cite:
https://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/egr/5036285379.html