Design Create Inspire

Design Create Inspire

Author: Bryn Young | BYoung Design Language: English Episodes: 100
If you're navigating the challenging path toward becoming a licensed architect, Design Create Inspire offers a companion for the journey. Host Bryn Young, a licensed architect and the founder behind ABC Club and Mind Over ARE, draws from her own experience and her work coaching others to create a resource that goes far beyond simple study tips. This podcast digs into the practical strategies for tackling the ARE 5.0, but its real strength lies in addressing the mental and logistical hurdles that come with exam preparation. You'll find episodes focused on effective study techniques, breaking down complex exam divisions, and building a sustainable study plan. More importantly, Bryn incorporates mindset tools and shares genuine insights from real coaching conversations, tackling common struggles like procrastination, maintaining motivation over the long haul, and finding a balance between exam demands and personal life. It’s a blend of tactical advice and psychological support, all aimed at helping you not just prepare for the test, but persevere through the entire licensure process. Tune in for honest discussions that acknowledge the difficulty of the endeavor while providing the clarity and encouragement needed to move forward.
Episodes
Mastering Passive Design Principles for the ARE 5.0 | PPD & PDD [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:19
Send a textIn 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 the…
Thermal Performance Cold Climate & Strategic Exam Tips | PA & PDD [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:45
Send a textJoin 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 understand…
How to Calculate Labor Budget (Step by Step) | ARE 5.0 PcM [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:52
Send a textIn this episode, we dive into a classic ARE 5.0 Practice Management (PcM) practice question on top-down budgeting. Using a real-world style scenario, we break down step by step how to calculate a project’s lab…
Understanding Floor Area Ratio (FAR) | PA [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:45
Send a textIn 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 understan…
ARE 5.0 Scoring Guide 2025 | Pass with BYoung Design [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:02
Send a textLet's uncover the nuances of ARE 5.0 scoring. Discover how to decode your NCARB score report and optimize your preparation by understanding the scoring criteria, and leverage free tools like the ARE 5.0 Score…
Utilization Ratio: Your Key to Firm Finances and the ARE 5 | PcM [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:40
Send a textIn this Coaching Highlight from our Mind Over ARE sessions (inside ABC Club Premium), we unpack a core financial concept that shows up on the ARE 5.0 Practice Management (PcM) exam and in everyday firm life: t…