ARE - Project Management Exam With
Complete Solutions (A+)
Horizontal Organization
firm organization in which the firm has separate departments for separate phases of the
project, such as design, production, and construction administration. No single
individual or team takes the project from start to finish.
Vertical Organization
also known as Studio Style organization. One project will be staffed by a single team or
"studio" from start to finish. Each team may specialize in certain project typologies
Matrix Organization
Organization form that includes both vertical and horizontal organization. PMs are
maintained during all phases of project and are augmented throughout the project
Evidence Based Design
A design process that begins in the post occupancy evaluation. Data is collected on
energy use of building, thermal performance, and occupant satisfaction to more
precisely develop future designs.
Building Information Modeling (BIM)
A tool that enables the project team to develop a virtual building model composed of 3D
building components and properties on which an architect can chisel out and work
through the design solution.
Architect of Record
Architect who is in responsible control of the construction documents and is licensed in
the jurisdiction where the building or project is located. They sign and seal the project,
taking professional responsibility for the design.
,Construction Manager
Oversee all or part of a building project. Sometimes referred to as General Contractors.
Can be an entity or person. Can be advisor or agent for the owner. Can be actual
constructor of the project.
Fast Track
Fast-track process The process whereby some design services and construction
activities may overlap to complete the project more quickly.
Consultant
A person or firm that may be employed by the owner or architect to render advice or
services on a project.
Basic Service
Described in the standard owner-architect agreement as a service that is provided by
the architect for basic compensation. Examples in the AIA B101 include schematic
design, design development, construction documents, bidding or negotiation and
construction phase services.
MEP Engineer
A consultant, usually employed by the architect, who provides the design of the
mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems for a project.
C401
Standard Form of Agreement Between Architect and Consultant. Sometimes referred to
as the prime agreement.
Principal in Charge
The architect responsible for the services of their firm in respect to a project.
, Project Manager
Sometimes referred to as the project architect, is responsible at a firm for overseeing
services, deadlines and technical aspects for a specific project.
Project Architect
Person at a firm responsible for technical aspects of a particular project and who leads
designers.
Designer
Firm members responsible for a majority of the production work during the design
development and construction document phases and many construction administration
duties during the CA phase, including submittal review and RFI responses. Not licensed,
but title of Architect I or Architect II may be held.
Team Chart
An organized chart showing, in simple form, the hierarchy of the project team to further
explain relationships of the various project team members to each other.
Fee Structure
The method by which an architect is compensated, usually as a lump sum, a percentage
of construction cost, an hourly charge with or without a not-to-exceed price, or per unit
of construction.
Fee Distribution
How the total architectural fee is apportioned by phases. In a traditional
design-bid-build project, for example, about 15% of the project fee would be spent on
Schematic Design, 20% on Design Development, 45% on Construction
Documents-through bidding and negotiation-and 20% on the Construction
Administration phase.
Stipulated Lump Sum
Fixed price under contract that would cover the costs for a well-defined scope against
Complete Solutions (A+)
Horizontal Organization
firm organization in which the firm has separate departments for separate phases of the
project, such as design, production, and construction administration. No single
individual or team takes the project from start to finish.
Vertical Organization
also known as Studio Style organization. One project will be staffed by a single team or
"studio" from start to finish. Each team may specialize in certain project typologies
Matrix Organization
Organization form that includes both vertical and horizontal organization. PMs are
maintained during all phases of project and are augmented throughout the project
Evidence Based Design
A design process that begins in the post occupancy evaluation. Data is collected on
energy use of building, thermal performance, and occupant satisfaction to more
precisely develop future designs.
Building Information Modeling (BIM)
A tool that enables the project team to develop a virtual building model composed of 3D
building components and properties on which an architect can chisel out and work
through the design solution.
Architect of Record
Architect who is in responsible control of the construction documents and is licensed in
the jurisdiction where the building or project is located. They sign and seal the project,
taking professional responsibility for the design.
,Construction Manager
Oversee all or part of a building project. Sometimes referred to as General Contractors.
Can be an entity or person. Can be advisor or agent for the owner. Can be actual
constructor of the project.
Fast Track
Fast-track process The process whereby some design services and construction
activities may overlap to complete the project more quickly.
Consultant
A person or firm that may be employed by the owner or architect to render advice or
services on a project.
Basic Service
Described in the standard owner-architect agreement as a service that is provided by
the architect for basic compensation. Examples in the AIA B101 include schematic
design, design development, construction documents, bidding or negotiation and
construction phase services.
MEP Engineer
A consultant, usually employed by the architect, who provides the design of the
mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems for a project.
C401
Standard Form of Agreement Between Architect and Consultant. Sometimes referred to
as the prime agreement.
Principal in Charge
The architect responsible for the services of their firm in respect to a project.
, Project Manager
Sometimes referred to as the project architect, is responsible at a firm for overseeing
services, deadlines and technical aspects for a specific project.
Project Architect
Person at a firm responsible for technical aspects of a particular project and who leads
designers.
Designer
Firm members responsible for a majority of the production work during the design
development and construction document phases and many construction administration
duties during the CA phase, including submittal review and RFI responses. Not licensed,
but title of Architect I or Architect II may be held.
Team Chart
An organized chart showing, in simple form, the hierarchy of the project team to further
explain relationships of the various project team members to each other.
Fee Structure
The method by which an architect is compensated, usually as a lump sum, a percentage
of construction cost, an hourly charge with or without a not-to-exceed price, or per unit
of construction.
Fee Distribution
How the total architectural fee is apportioned by phases. In a traditional
design-bid-build project, for example, about 15% of the project fee would be spent on
Schematic Design, 20% on Design Development, 45% on Construction
Documents-through bidding and negotiation-and 20% on the Construction
Administration phase.
Stipulated Lump Sum
Fixed price under contract that would cover the costs for a well-defined scope against
