In What Order Should I Take the ARE 5.0?
The age-old question for ARE candidates remains: What order do I take the ARE in? We’re here to...
March 5, 2021
The Top 10 Tips for Passing the ARE
Mike Newman famously said, “There is no big secret to passing the ARE.” That doesn’t mean don’t...
March 3, 2021
5 of the Best Architect Internships You Should Apply to This Summer
School’s out for summer! Not if you want to be a licensed architect, it’s not. Say goodbye to...
February 23, 2021
Top 10 Pros and Cons of Being a Licensed Architect
Are you weighing the pros and cons of getting licensed? Ok, spoiler alert - it’s not a bad idea....
February 18, 2021
Cast Perfect Shadows on Your Model with the Vray Sun
In this Black Spectacles free tutorial, you will learn how to set up your sun and shadow...
February 16, 2021
How to Find a Mentor in Architecture
Mentors are crucial to the architecture industry; they help guide and shape the next generation...
February 12, 2021
ARE 5.0 Could Save You a Lot of Time
A few years ago, NCARB moved the ARE from seven divisions to a more focused six, which saved you...
February 10, 2021
The Top 10 Bachelor of Architecture Programs in the US
The road to a career as a licensed architect begins with getting a degree. And most state...
February 8, 2021
Black Spectacles is NCARB’s First-Ever Approved Test Prep Provider
Black Spectacles is the first and only NCARB-approved test prep provider for all six divisions...
February 4, 2021
Top 10 Masters of Architecture Programs in the US
There are several routes you can take in pursuing a Masters of Architecture (M.Arch), and it...
February 2, 2021