ARE Resource Library

The AIA San Diego Chapter has the following A.R.E. Study Materials available for check-out (materials are available for ARE 4.0 and 5.0 exams).

Ballast ARE 5.0 materials are available for in-office review only (not available for loan at this time).

KAPLAN ARE 4.0 (2010 and 2014 editions) Each exam division includes Study Guide, Question & Answer Book, Practice Vignettes, Flash Cards.

  • Building Design & Construction Systems

  • Building Systems

  • Construction Documents & Services

  • Programming, Planning & Practice

  • Structural Systems

  • Schematic Design

  • Site Planning & Design

Download the ARE 4.0 Check Out Policy and the ARE 4.0 Check Out Form ($200 deposit required)

BRIGHTWOOD ARE 5.0 (2017 edition) Each exam division includes Study Guide and Flash cards.

  • Practice Management

  • Project Management

  • Programming & Analysis

  • Project Planning & Design

  • Project Development & Documentation

  • Construction & Evaluation

Download the ARE 5.0 Check Out Policy and the ARE 5.0 Check Out Form ($200 deposit required)