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Emerging Rochester Architects  (ERA)

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Become a Licensed Architect

AIA Rochester ARE Study Materials Library

There are three major components to becoming an architect:

Education

The chapter owns some ARE study materials which can be borrowed by any AIA Rochester member in good standing. Contact our Director of Emerging Professionals Emily Steinbacher for more information.

Education requirements vary by state. Check your local jurisdiction. NYS residents can look here.

Examination

The Architect Registration Examination® (ARE®)  is a multi- division exam that assesses your knowledge and skills.

Experience

You’ll need to document real-world experience through the Architectural Experience Program® (AXP®)

AXP Licensing Advisors

AIA Rochester has two AXP Licensing Advisors. Please reach out to either advisor for guidance and answers to your licensing questions:

William C. Dean, RA, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP

Professor of Architecture and Chair

Department of Architecture and Design

Alfred State College

Julius J. Chiavaroli, AIA

Professor, Department of Architecture

Golisano Institute for Sustainability

Rochester Institute of Technology

Resources & Quick Links

NAAB

List of accredited architecture programs

NCARB

Organization associated with experience, examination, and reciprocity

NCARB/NOMA Candidate Guide

Finding an employer that will support your licensure goals

NCARB/NOMA Firm Guide

Best practices in licensure support for firms

BRIGHTWOOD 5.0 - FLASHCARDS

  Project Development & Documentation

  Project Planning & Design

  Construction & Evaluation

  Practice Management

  Project Management

  Programming & Analysis

 

BRIGHTWOOD 5.0 – STUDY GUIDES

  Practice Management

  Project Management

  Programming & Analysis

  Project Development & Documentation

  Construction & Evaluation

  Project Planning & Design

 

BOOK

  Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings

 

BALLAST – 2nd Edition

  ARE Review Manual (Covers all 7 sections) – 2 copies

  Construction Document & Services – ARE Sample Problems & Practice Exam

  Schematic Design

  Site Planning & Design

  Building Systems

  Building Design & Construction Systems

 

PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS INC.

  ARE 5 Practice Problems for the ARE Exam

  Flash Card set covering:  Codes & standards, Programming,   Planning & Practice, Site Planning & Design, Building Design &   Construction Systems, Structural Systems & Construction   Documents & Services

Events of Interest for Emerging Professionals:

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ERA News

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2025-2026 Emerging Professionals Director

Emily Steinbacher, Associate AIA

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The Emerging Rochester Architects (ERA) is a subcommittee of AIA Rochester, and is chaired by the AIA Rochester Emerging Professionals Director.

Our membership includes associates, architects, and architectural students who have an enthusiasm for architecture, design, and Rochester. ERA is the vehicle for hosting events and programs that are fun, foster professional development, and engage the community with a focus on architecture and design. The broad nature of ERA’s framework allows the members to steer it in a direction that is their passion and will best benefit them, allowing future generations to make ERA their own.

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