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ARE Update: Digital Whiteboard Replacing Physical Scratch Paper

A digital whiteboard will replace paper-and-pencil scratch paper for online and in-person exams. Released September 24, 2020.

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Historic Preservation Part 2: What Is Historic?

We preserve buildings to tell our stories, provide continuity in our culture, and stabilize our structures for public safety. In the past century...
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Baseline on Belonging: Overview Report

Read initial findings from NCARB and NOMA's joint study exploring how diverse professionals experience obstacles on the path to licensure.
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ARE Update: ARE Online Testing Launches Mid-November

ARE candidates will be able to schedule online-proctored appointments in mid-November 2020. Released September 1, 2020.

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ARE Update: New Rolling Clock Extension and Remote Proctoring Update

NCARB is issuing an additional six-month rolling clock extension to ARE candidates. Released August 18, 2020.

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Destination Architect: Explore Our New Online Tool!

We're excited to share our new Destination Architect website, where you can explore essential tools and resources that’ll assist you on every step of...

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Living, Regenerative, and Adaptive Building Design Strategies

Living, regenerative, and adaptive design incorporates interrelated, innovative concepts that challenge traditional building paradigms and even...
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Destination Architect [Flyer]

The road to becoming an architect may seem complicated, but it’s simpler than you think. Start your journey by learning the basics.
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National Architect: Explore New Diversity & Licensure Data (July 2020)

Explore the latest edition of NCARB’s annual data publication, which includes expanded diversity and exam insights, plus a preview of our joint survey...

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Architecture to Calm the Unseen Trauma of Combat Veterans

The way in which combat veterans perceive their postdeployment environment is impacted by their training and military experiences. In this course, we...
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