Failed PPD again
Another failer of PPD. I don't worry about CODE because I know what to learn and haven't failed it before. What do I need to focus on to improve the results of content #4?
Thank you for your advice.
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Section 3: Building Systems, Materials, & Assemblies.
In section 3, you’ll focus on other disciplines with which an architect must be familiar, along with the various components that make up the building. OBJECTIVE 3.1 (5-9%) Determine mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems (A/E) You will need to evaluate mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, including their impact on building and site design. Based on function, cost, size, availability, programmatic needs, and energy/water usage, you will need to select the appropriate systems for a building. OBJECTIVE 3.2 (4-8%) Determine structural systems (A/E) You will need to evaluate different structural systems, including their cost, availability, load capacity, and impact on building design and configuration. Based on these factors, as well as building size and function, you will need to select the appropriate structural system and layout for a building. OBJECTIVE 3.3 (1-5%) Determine special systems such as acoustics, communications, lighting, security, conveying, and fire suppression (A/E) You will need to evaluate specialty systems and select the appropriate systems for a building based on the building type, function, and programmatic requirements. You will also need to assess the impact of these specialty systems on the overall design of a building. OBJECTIVE 3.4 (4-8%) Determine materials and assemblies to meet programmatic, budgetary, and regulatory requirements (A/E) You will need to select a building’s envelope system, interior materials, and other assemblies based on cost, availability, program requirements, environmental conditions, sustainability requirements, or other factors. You will also need to evaluate the impact of those decisions on building design.
Section 5: Project Costs & Budgeting.
In section 5, you’ll consider the bottom line: how much does this project cost. OBJECTIVE 5.1 (2-6%) Evaluate design alternatives based on the program (A/E) The first design is not necessarily the best, so analyzing design alternatives against the program requirements, project goals, and project budget, as well as considering the various factors that affect costs, is critical as you determine the most appropriate design option that fits within the project budget. OBJECTIVE 5.2 (1-5%) Perform cost evaluation (A/E) It is important for you to evaluate various methods of estimating project costs, including those based on program type, square footage, or systems/assemblies. You must be able to create a preliminary cost estimate, adjust the estimate as the design develops, calculate the cost of design alternatives, and reconcile the estimate with the project budget. OBJECTIVE 5.3 (2-6%) Evaluate cost considerations during the design process (A/E) Architects need to consider client priorities and life cycle costs when selecting materials and systems, and they must evaluate the cost effectiveness of various design decisions. As an architect, you will need to determine if a project design must be modified based on cost evaluations and budgetary needs.
Heating, Cooling, Lighting: Sustainable Design Methods for Architects Norbert Lechner John Wiley & Sons, 4th edition, 2014 Mechanical & Electrical Equipment for Buildings
Walter T. Grondzik and Alison G. Kwok John Wiley & Sons, 12th edition (2014) and 13th edition (2019).
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