What is the ARE?
The Architect Registration Examination (ARE®) is a six-division exam developed by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB). Completing the ARE is one of the biggest steps in...
June 8, 2022
A Letter from our CEO & Founder on Building upon the Black Spectacles Mission
Where We Started
It’s been an incredible journey thus far building Black Spectacles from an idea to...
May 24, 2022
The Ultimate Guide to the NCARB ARE 5.0
If you’re a budding architect looking to accelerate your career at your current firm, you should...
March 30, 2022
Architect Continuing Education: What Does it Mean and How Can Your Firm Support it?
Getting licensed is a major milestone for every architect, but the work doesn’t end there. In most...
March 15, 2022
4 Reasons Why Your Firm Should Sponsor ARE Prep
As a principal of your firm, you want your team of architects to be top-notch to build a solid...
February 22, 2022
Adult Learning and ARE Prep: 4 Considerations
From workload to social distractions, adult learning is a hot topic filled with challenges....
February 14, 2022
Celebrating Black Voices in Architecture
Throughout Black History Month and every month, Black Spectacles is committed to celebrating Black...
February 10, 2022
Architecture Career Path: A Framework for Your Career Transition
Are you a recent grad looking to build your career path and journey right on to success? Well, it...
January 26, 2022
Architectural Registration Exam Tutoring vs. Online Test Prep
Preparing for the ARE exam can be overwhelming — with six sections and the occasional ARE 5.0 test...
January 19, 2022
Black Spectacles Honored in 2022 Best Places To Work Awards by Built In
Chicago, Illinois - January 17, 2022 - Built In announced that Black Spectacles was honored in its...
January 18, 2022