Integration Flashcards
What are the two standalone exams in the ARE exam structure?
Practice Management and Project Management.
What are the four sequential ARE exams focused on?
Programming, Planning (Development & Documentation), Construction, and Integration.
What is the focus during the integration exam?
Analyzing whether final design choices integrate correctly with project goals.
What should be constantly updated during the design process?
Code analysis and cost analysis.
What aspects does the building shell include?
Aesthetics, insulation, solar orientation, solar gain, cost, and contextual fit.
What is analyzed in the core of a building?
Egress paths, structural systems, efficiency, mechanical and public space layout.
What should be considered in finishes analysis?
Partitions, ceilings, floors, millwork, fire ratings, and integration with systems.
How do fenestration and door systems support project goals?
They contribute to transparency, security, solar gain, and system integration.
What aspects are analyzed for structural system integration?
Spans, fire ratings, core usage, sheathing, moment connections, and shear walls.
What does a framing plan represent?
The structural system layout including spans, beam sizes, and load paths.
What must be verified about the foundation system?
It must align with soil reports, meet code, be cost-effective, and support load transfer.
What are the two levels of structural analysis?
Individual components (e.g. beams) and building-wide systems (e.g. shear walls, diaphragms).
What three main concerns are associated with mechanical systems?
Comfort, efficiency, and flexibility.
What defines occupant comfort in mechanical systems?
Temperature, humidity, air movement, lighting, and control.
Why is fresh air important in buildings?
It supports productivity, comfort, and air quality.
How is air typically exhausted from buildings?
Through bathrooms, kitchens, offices, and often integrated with HVAC systems.
Why must temperature and humidity be considered together?
Unbalanced control leads to discomfort and inefficiency.
What does R-value represent?
Resistance to heat flow.
How is U-factor related to R-value?
U-factor is the inverse of R-value and measures heat transmission.
What contributes to overall wall assembly R-value?
All materials including air films, insulation, sheathing, siding, etc.
How does wall framing affect R-value?
More insulation and fewer thermal bridges (like studs) increase R-value.
Why might rigid insulation be added outside studs?
To improve thermal performance and reduce heat bridges.
Why must HVAC systems and wall assemblies be considered together?
Envelope resistance impacts HVAC sizing and efficiency.
What are the three methods of heat transfer?
Convection, conduction, and radiation.
