Design Create Inspire

Studying for the Architect Registration Exam (ARE 5.0) and working toward licensure? This podcast is for you. Hosted by Bryn Young, licensed architect, author, and founder of ABC Club and Mind Over ARE, each episode brings you exam prep strategies, study tips, and mindset tools to help you pass the ARE. You’ll also hear real insights from coaching calls on overcoming procrastination, staying motivated, and balancing architecture exams with life and work. Plus, episodes on the architecture profession itself, from contracts to practice management, so you’re prepared not just for the tests, but for your career as an architect.

Design Create Inspire is a arts podcast hosted by Bryn Young | BYoung Design, with 166 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Bryn Young | BYoung Design hosts Design Create Inspire, a arts show with 166 episodes published.

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  Mastering Passive Design Principles for the ARE 5.0 | PPD & PDD

  Sep 30, 20256 minS0

  <p>Send us a text</p><p>In this episode, we focus on understanding and answering a challenging ARE 5.0 question about passive cooling design strategies for a public library in Arizona. The discussion delves into the importance of thermal mass and how different structural systems impact passive cooling. Listeners are encouraged to carefully consider the material properties and their application in real-world scenarios to enhance their design thinking and exam preparation.</p><p>00:00 Introduction and Purpose</p><p>00:47 Coaching Highlight: Passive Design Principles</p><p>01:09 Analyzing Structural Systems for Passive Cooling</p><p>01:47 Thermal Mass and Its Importance</p><p>02:17...

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  Thermal Performance Cold Climate & Strategic Exam Tips | PA & PDD

  Sep 23, 202513 minS0

  <p>Send us a text</p><p>Join Bryn in this audio recap from a live 'Mind Over ARE' coaching call led by Head Coach Shikha. This deep dive is designed to give you strategic insights on tackling ARE 5.0 questions, focusing on understanding the 'why' behind the questions, not just the right answers. In this episode, discover how to think like the NCARB, recognize important phrasing, and identify key concepts like continuous insulation and thermal bridging in architecture. Learn valuable strategies on how to parse questions efficiently, an essential skill not only for exams but also in everyday complex information...

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  How to Calculate Labor Budget (Step by Step) | ARE 5.0 PcM

  Sep 18, 20257 minS0

  <p>Send us a text</p><p>In this episode, we dive into a <b>classic ARE 5.0 Practice Management (PcM)</b> practice question on <b>top-down budgeting</b>. Using a real-world style scenario, we break down step by step how to calculate a project’s <b>labor budget</b> from construction costs, gross fee, consultant fees, and contingency.</p><p>You’ll learn:</p>How to calculate <b>gross fee</b> as a percentage of construction costWhy consultant fees are taken from the <b>gross fee</b> (not the construction cost)How contingency and direct expenses factor into the calculationHow to a...

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  Understanding Floor Area Ratio (FAR) | PA

  Sep 16, 202511 minS0

  <p>Send us a text</p><p>In this special episode, we go into the complexities of Floor Area Ratio (FAR). Derived from a live Mind Over ARE coaching call, this recap offers crucial insights for navigating the ARE 5.0 exam and understanding key architectural concepts. The episode explores the significance of FAR in architectural practice, provides practical examples, and discusses how FAR impacts design feasibility, zoning regulations, and city planning. This session aims to transform a potential stumbling block into a definitive strength, equipping listeners with the knowledge to confidently tackle FAR-related questions in their exams and professional practice.</p><...

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  Architect Fee Methods: Top-Down, Bottom-Up, Fixed, and Not-to-Exceed for ARE 5 | PcM

  Sep 11, 20257 minS0

  <p>Send us a text</p><p>In this Coaching Highlight from our <b>Mind Over ARE</b> sessions (inside ABC Club Premium), we tackle a classic <b>ARE 5.0 Practice Management (PcM)</b> question:</p><p>👉 How do architects calculate fees — and what’s the difference between top-down budgeting, bottom-up budgeting, not-to-exceed hourly, and fixed fee?</p><p>These terms show up all the time in both the exam and real practice. In this episode, we break down:</p><b>Top-Down Budgeting</b> – starting with a gross fee and distributing it across phases<b>Bottom-Up Budgeting</b> – calculating actual staffing hours × hou...

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