Project Planning & Design

PPD

Course curriculum

1. Programmatic Design Strategies
1. Building Typology - Introduction
2. Building Shape
3. Building Scale
4. Resilience Strategies
5. Waste & Recycled Content
6. Building Typology - Summary
7. Building Typology - Sample Question 1
8. Building Typology - Knowledge Check
1. Building Configuration - Introduction
2. Orientation
3. Arrangement
4. Fire Separation
5. Building Configuration - Summary
6. Building Configuration - Sample Question 1
7. Building Configuration - Knowledge Check
1. Outdoor Environmental Design - Introduction
2. Accessibility
3. Security
4. Lighting
5. Outdoor Environmental Design - Summary
6. Outdoor Environmental Design - Sample Question 1
7. Outdoor Environmental Design - Knowledge Check
1. Structural Systems
1. Structural Principles - Introduction
2. Structural Loads & Forces
3. Column & Beam Dynamics
4. Span Types & Methods
5. Lateral Stability
6. Load Tracing
7. Structural Principles - Summary
8. Structural Principles - Sample Question 1
9. Structural Principles - Knowledge Check
1. Foundation Systems - Introduction
2. Shallow Foundations
3. Shallow Foundation Types
4. Sloping Foundations
5. Piles & Caissons
6. Foundation Systems - Summary
7. Foundation Systems - Sample Question 1
8. Foundation Systems - Knowledge Check
1. Floor Systems - Introduction
2. Diaphragms
3. Concrete Slabs
4. Steel Deck
5. Steel Joists & Girders
6. Wood Joists
7. Floor Systems - Summary
8. Floor Systems - Sample Question 1
9. Floor Systems - Knowledge Check
1. Vertical Structure - Introduction
2. Structural Frames & Bearing Walls
3. Steel Framing Members
4. Concrete Columns
5. Concrete Walls
6. Masonry Walls
7. Wood Columns & Heavy Timber
8. Vertical Structure - Summary
9. Vertical Structure - Sample Question 1
10. Vertical Structure - Knowledge Check
1. Roof Systems - Introduction
2. Roof Types
3. Reinforced Concrete Roof Slabs
4. Steel Framed Roofs & Trusses
5. Roof Systems - Summary
6. Roof Systems - Sample Question 1
7. Roof Systems - Knowledge Check
1. Building Systems
1. Principles of Building Systems - Introduction
2. Indoor Air Quality
3. Building Thermal Control
4. Building Pressurization
5. Insulation & Vapor Concepts
6. Principles of Building Systems - Summary
7. Principles of Building Systems - Sample Question 1
8. Principles of Building Systems - Knowledge Check
1. Mechanical Systems - Introduction
2. Thermal Zones & Control
3. Heating Systems
4. Cooling Systems
5. Air Conditioning
6. Mechanical Systems - Summary
7. Mechanical Systems - Sample Question 1
8. Mechanical Systems - Knowledge Check
1. Electrical Systems - Introduction
2. Electrical Service
3. Electrical Distribution
4. Emergency/Standby Power Equipment
5. Energy Codes
6. Electrical Systems - Summary
7. Electrical Systems - Sample Question 1
8. Electrical Systems - Knowledge Check
1. Plumbing Systems - Introduction
2. Water Sources
3. Recycling & Graywater
4. Plumbing Fixture Counts
5. Plumbing Systems - Summary
6. Plumbing Systems - Sample Question 1
7. Plumbing Fixtures - Knowledge Check
1. Envelope, Materials, Environmental Control
1. Building Components & Interior Layout - Introduction
2. Active & Passive Systems
3. Passive-First Design
4. Conveying
5. Communications
6. Building Components & Interior Layout - Summary
7. Building Components & Interior Layout - Sample Question 1
8. Building Components & Interior Layout - Knowledge Check
1. Envelope & Exterior Design - Introduction
2. Facade Types
3. Active/Passive Envelope Systems
4. Noise Pollution & Acoustics
5. Allowable Openings
6. Envelope & Exterior Design - Summary
7. Envelope & Exterior Design - Sample Question 1
8. Envelope & Exterior Design - Knowledge Check
1. Access & Egress - Introduction
2. Accessible Route
3. Restrooms
4. Occupant Load
5. Means of Egress
6. Exits
7. Egress Travel Distance
8. Access & Egress - Summary
9. Access & Egress - Sample Question 1
10. Access & Egress - Knowledge Check
1. Fire & Life Safety - Introduction
2. Fire Separation - Construction Type
3. Fire Separation - Mixed Occupancy
4. Fire Separation - Egress
5. Fire Suppression
6. Fire & Life Safety - Summary
7. Fire & Life Safety - Sample Question 1
8. Fire & Life Safety - Knowledge Check
1. Project Cost
1. Evaluation of Project Cost - Introduction
2. Cost Metrics
3. Preliminary Estimates
4. Evaluating Alternatives
5. Life Cycle Costs
6. Resolving Cost Conflicts
7. Evaluation of Project Cost - Summary
8. Evaluation of Project Cost - Sample Question 1
9. Evaluation of Project Cost - Knowledge Check

About this course

158 lessons
13.5 hours of video content

Instructor

Kevin Griendling, AIA

Kevin Griendling is a licensed architect, educator, and mentor with over a decade of experience helping candidates pass the ARE. He’s taught architecture, created the Prepare for the ARE series on Pluralsight, and developed the xQ ARE 5.0 practice app. Licensed in eight states with broad practice experience, Kevin offers real-world insight and clear, supportive guidance. His goal is simple: help you navigate the licensure process with confidence—and pass.

Project Planning & Design

Course curriculum

Welcome to PrepARE!

Strategies for Success

Introduction to Project Planning & Design

Breakout 1 - Programmatic Design Strategies

1.1 - Building Typology

1.2 - Building Configuration

1.3 - Outdoor Environmental Design

Breakout 2 - Structural Systems

2.1 - Structural Principles

2.2 - Foundation Systems

2.3 - Floor Systems

2.4 - Vertical Structure

2.5 - Roof Systems

Breakout 3 - Building Systems

3.1 - Principles of Building Systems

3.2 - Mechanical Systems

3.3 - Electrical Systems

3.4 - Plumbing Systems

Breakout 4 - Envelope, Materials, Environmental Control

4.1 - Building Components & Interior Layout

4.2 - Envelope & Exterior Design

4.3 - Access & Egress

4.4 - Fire & Life Safety

Breakout 5 - Project Cost

5.1 - Evaluation of Project Cost

About this course

Instructor

Kevin Griendling, AIA