The ARE Blog. Thursday, 22 September 2011 12:14 The NCARB practice problem for this vignette requires "recessed accent light fixtures" along the west wall of the Architect's Office. NCARB also provides a Lighting Diagram which is to be used to determine the number of fixtures and their spacing. A strict reading of the Lighting Diagram suggests that three fixtures are to be located 2’ from the wall and spaced 4’ on center (left image).
However, the NCARB Building Systems Exam Guide sample passing solution shows four accent fixtures. Although many of the sample passing solutions that NCARB provides for their vignettes are less than ideal, some candidates have suggested that four fixtures is, in fact, a more accurate layout. Here's the key portion of the NCARB “Lighting System” program information: 2. Locate the accent light fixtures along the west wall of the Architect's Office so that the direct light level on the wall at a height of 5 ft above the floor is 80 footcandles. Architect Registration Exam Study Materials for ARE 4.0 That Work. ARE Forum - www.areforum.org - Architecture Forum. Academics.triton.edu/faculty/fheitzman/ARE/Beardsley_hand-outs.pdf. ARE Exam Study Guide Reviews ARE Test Practice Tips. Includes Practice Test Questions How to Pass the Architect Registration Examination (ARE), using our easy step-by-step ARE Test study guide, without weeks and months of endless studying...
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