Prepare for your upcoming CE exam with a Construction & Evaluation mock exam hosted by licensed architect Garric Baker on the latest episode ARE Live! https://lnkd.in/g6iJBEs5
Black Spectacles
E-learning
Chicago, IL 18,857 followers
Black Spectacles provides the resources to help educate and inspire architects to thrive in their careers.
About us
Black Spectacles provides the resources to help educate and inspire architects to thrive in their careers. We’re the first NCARB approved test prep provider for all 6 divisions of the ARE 5.0. With an entire digital catalog of ARE test prep materials, Black Spectacles is the first to offer a guarantee that you’ll pass the ARE using our resources. We’re lucky to say we work at an award-winning place that offers autonomy, but with friends to lean on when a little direction is needed. A place small enough to see the difference you make, but big enough to grow in your career. We’re honored to say we’re a Great Place to Work-Certified organization. We got there by following these core values: *Encourage & take calculated risks *World-class in everything we do *Make it safe to share ideas *Take care of your people Benefits of working at Black Spectacles: Black Spectacles has implemented a "Work From Wherever" policy indefinitely and we're actively hiring remotely. At Black Spectacles, you'll find unmatched freedom to do world-class work, and ability to shape the direction of the company. If you're the kind of person who takes the bull by the horns, you can be sure that you through your work, you'll feel the impact you’re having in the company- on a daily basis. You'll be driven to excel in your work, receive the resources you need to achieve it, and the freedom to have no one in your way. Black Spectacles is a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company and ranked #11 in Education on the INC. 5000 America’s Fastest Growing Company List in 2019.
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http://blackspectacles.com
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- E-learning
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- 11-50 employees
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- Chicago, IL
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- Privately Held
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- 2010
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- e-learning, architecture, online learning, training, professional education, ARE Exam Prep, architecture software tutorials, architecture software training, design software tutorials, and AIA ARE Prep
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On the third episode of Licensure Stories, Marc Teer (founder of Black Spectacles) is joined by Jamie Bieser, Architect, M/Arch, an accomplished architect at Widseth based in Baxter, Minnesota. You’ll learn how Jamie achieved his "unreachable goal" of becoming a licensed architect, how he studied to pass each exam on the first try, and how his career changed once he became a licensed architect. Finally, Jamie wants to remind you to "remember to play" and "stay fascinated"! This is Jamie Bieser's Licensure Story. https://lnkd.in/gqVDdgra
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On the second episode of Licensure Stories, Marc Teer (founder of Black Spectacles) is joined by Jeff Head, an accomplished architect at Pivot North based in Boise, Idaho. You’ll learn how Jeff studied to pass all 6 exams of the ARE 5.0 in 4 months, what motivated Jeff to get licensed and how he celebrated once he passed. This is Jeff Head's Licensure Story. https://lnkd.in/gCMUfC6m
How I Passed All ARE 5.0 Exams in 4 Months Before My 6th Kid Was Born - Licensure Stories
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Introducing Licensure Stories! In this podcast series, we explore the personal journeys of architects who have successfully navigated the path to licensure. On this episode of Licensure Stories, Marc Teer (founder of Black Spectacles) is joined by Andres Gonzalez, an accomplished architect based in Atlanta, Georgia. You’ll learn why Andres chose to get licensed, how Andres studied with English as his second language, how he changed his mindset after failing two exams in a row, and what licensure means to him. Here's how Andres passed all 6 divisions of the ARE 5.0 Exam. This is Andres Gonzalez’s Licensure Story! #Architect #Architecture #CareerDevelopment #Design https://lnkd.in/g2AQsdst
How I Overcame 2 Failed Exams and a New Language to Become One of Ecuador's 1st Licensed Architects - Licensure Stories Podcast
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Hey Marc Teer here, founder of Black Spectacles! We’re on the lookout for a Sales Manager with a passion for architecture to lead our B2B sales team, drive strategic growth and make a major impact on the Architecture & Design world! Apply today using this link: https://lnkd.in/gSzSKnj8 #architecture #architects #hiring #sales #remote
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Behind the scenes in Chicago!🎬 Today, our team of learning experts is filming our 'Note from the Field' example videos with PPD lecturer Rob Reis! Stay tuned for more behind-the-scenes content as we create our new PPD course. #architecture #behindthescenes #Chicago #AREexams #PPD #ProjectPlanningandDesign
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This month on ARE Live, we're focusing on the Project Management (PjM) division with a mock practice exam! Follow this link to join ARE Live on April 24th at 12PM CST: https://bksp.es/4cKEhWo #architecture #projectmanagement #PjM #areexams #ncarb #mockexam
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Quiz update! We're following up yesterday's PA Mock Exam clip with an in-depth explanation from architect Marissa Yee. FULL VIDEO available on YouTube. 💡 Answer: B. 75 feet 🔍 Scenario: The developer is considering using the site for a multi-family residential building of type IIIA construction. The building will include laundry facilities, a gym, a lobby with a front desk, and a small coffee shop. The coffee shop will be accessible to the public from Peter Street. What is the maximum height of this building? A. 65 feet B. 75 feet C. 85 feet D. 90 feet #architecture #programmingandanalysis #PA #areexams #ncarb
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👇 Drop your answers in the comments and tomorrow we’ll post a clip with the answer and an explanation! FULL VIDEO available on YouTube. We're bringing you a clip from ARE Live featuring a PA Mock Exam question! 🔍 Scenario: The developer is considering using the site for a multi-family residential building of type IIIA construction. The building will include laundry facilities, a gym, a lobby with a front desk, and a small coffee shop. The coffee shop will be accessible to the public from Peter Street. What is the maximum height of this building? A. 65 feet B. 75 feet C. 85 feet D. 90 feet #architecture #programmingandanalysis #PA #areexams #ncarb
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Quiz update! We're following up yesterday's PA Mock Exam clip with an in-depth explanation from architect Marissa Yee. FULL VIDEO available on YouTube. 💡 Answer: C. 54 parking spaces 🔍 Scenario: The developer is concerned about the ability to develop a parking garage with adequate stall counts and parking flow. They are interested in providing only the minimum required number of spaces and are deciding between a residential building with 40 units or a mall building. How many more parking spaces will need to be provided for the mall building rather than the residential building? Assume a building area of 40,000 sq. ft. A. 134 parking spaces B. 80 parking spaces C. 54 parking spaces D. 50 parking spaces #architecture #programmingandanalysis #PA #areexams #ncarb