By Christian Carpenter
Last Monday I logged into the California Architect's Board website and discovered that I passed the Programming, Planning and Practice division of the ARE (Architect's Registration Exam). This pass completes my third exam leaving FIVE more. This number is particularly grueling considering that Francisco (owner) is currently basking in the glory of licensure after he passed his final exam this summer. Don't be fooled, this glory comes with a price. Yes, he is plagued with the difficulties (via office manager Chovy) of selecting which unique features his architect's stamp will include. He carries the burden (again via Chovy) of selecting an appropriate venue for a festively grand exhale, where his family, friends and colleagues can partake in admiration of the distinguished architect in all of his magnificence as he begins his prosperous journey into architecture-dom.
Alright enough pity for Francisco, I sit writing this blog in the office on a Sunday morning preparing to have my first study session for exam #4. This requires re-entering the world of acronyms, the next ARE exam will be SD (Schematic Design) scheduled a little less than two moths from now. Take a break to get LEED certified and then maybe, SS (Structural Systems), BS (Building Systems), BD/CS (Building Design & Construction Systems) and finish up with the CSE (California Supplemental Exam). The CSE is an extra one for those of us privileged to live in California.
Meanwhile, here's a taste from our friends at Archiflash:
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Congrats FG.
