Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation From Exact Extract:

Exterior shading devices control daylight penetration and solar heat gain:

Roof overhangs (A) shade upper window areas and reduce direct sunlight in summer.

Horizontal louvers (C) block high-angle summer sun but allow low-angle winter sun.

Vertical louvers (E) control low-angle sun from east/west directions and reduce glare.

Horizontal girts (B) and spandrel panels (D) are structural or opaque elements, not designed for

daylight control.

Parapet walls (F) can shade roof edges but are not primary daylight controls.

Reference:

ARE 5.0 PPD – Environmental Conditions and Context, Daylighting and Solar Control

The Architect’s Handbook of Professional Practice, 15th Edition – Sustainable Design

Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation From Exact Extract:

For shading design on west facades:

Height of the wall (A): Determines the scale and proportion of shading devices.

Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) of glazing (C): Influences how much solar radiation passes

through windows.

Spacing and depth of vertical louvers (D): Controls shading effectiveness against low-angle afternoon

sun.

Low-E glazing (E) helps but is glazing performance, not shading design.

Annual temperature (B) is climatic but less directly relevant.

Adjacent building heights (F) influence shading from surroundings but are secondary.

Reference:

ARE 5.0 PPD – Environmental Conditions and Context, Solar Control

The Architect’s Handbook of Professional Practice, 15th Edition – Sustainable Design

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Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation From Exact Extract:

Location C is centrally located near the main entrance lobby and accommodates program

requirements. It aligns with circulation patterns and building massing necessary to support efficient

vertical transportation and access to all unit types, including bicycle storage.

Locations A and B are less centralized or do not provide convenient access, making C optimal.

Reference:

ARE 5.0 PPD – Project Integration of Program and Systems

The Architect’s Handbook of Professional Practice, 15th Edition – Vertical Transportation

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Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation From Exact Extract:

A raised access floor system provides a flexible, accessible space beneath the finished floor for

routing power, data, telecommunications, and security cables. It facilitates easy reconfiguration and

tenant fit-out modifications without major disruption.

Poke-through systems (A) provide limited point access for power/data and are less flexible for

extensive rewiring.

Cellular deck systems (B) are structural components, not distribution systems.

Flat cable wiring (D) is a wiring method but does not provide the physical infrastructure for flexibility.

Reference:

ARE 5.0 PPD – Building Systems and Assemblies, Electrical and Communications Systems

The Architect’s Handbook of Professional Practice, 15th Edition – Data and Power Distribution

Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation From Exact Extract:

When converting a retail strip mall to a church, the architect must verify that the existing building

infrastructure supports the new occupancy:

(A) Exits and egress must be adequate per fire and life safety codes for assembly occupancy.

(B) Roof structure must be evaluated for installing skylights to bring natural light into central spaces.

(C) Water and sewer services need to support increased demand, especially with added restrooms

and nursery.

Demographic surveys (D, E) inform program design but do not determine feasibility.

Landscaping consultants (F) are part of later design phases, not initial feasibility.

Reference:

ARE 5.0 PPD – Project Integration of Program and Systems

The Architect’s Handbook of Professional Practice, 15th Edition – Adaptive Reuse

Comprehensive and Detailed

Dewatering during construction (A): The deep excavation (20’ below grade) near sea level likely

intersects the water table, necessitating dewatering to keep the site dry during construction.

Water table height (B): Proximity to the coast raises the water table, which affects foundation and

waterproofing design.

Potential corrosion due to salt (D): Salt in water vapor and marine air can corrode metal exterior

finishes and reinforcements; materials and coatings must be selected accordingly.

Hydrostatic pressure on basement walls (E): High water tables create significant lateral water

pressure requiring robust waterproofing and structural resistance.

Spread footings (C) may or may not be suitable depending on soil but are not specific to coastal or

basement conditions.

Radiant flooring (F) is unrelated to site conditions and more a mechanical choice.

Reference:

ARE 5.0 PPD – Environmental Conditions and Context, Site and Foundation Design

The Architect’s Handbook of Professional Practice, 15th Edition – Coastal and Marine Environment

Design

Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation From Exact Extract:

According to IBC Table 508.4, with sprinklers installed throughout (S), a 1-hour fire separation is

required between A-2 and B occupancies in Type II-A construction.

Open web steel joists (C) can be used in 1-hour-rated assemblies, providing cost efficiency and

structural flexibility.

Wood joists (A) might not meet Type II-A non-combustible requirements.

2-hour-rated precast concrete (B) is more costly than needed per code.

Thus, option C balances code compliance and cost.

Reference:

IBC Table 508.4

ARE 5.0 PPD – Codes and Regulations, Fire Separation

The Architect’s Handbook of Professional Practice, 15th Edition – Fire-Resistive Construction

Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation From Exact Extract:

The design must balance client priorities, regulatory requirements, and site conditions:

Vehicular Circulation:

Separating traffic flows by function reduces conflicts and improves safety—patients, staff, deliveries,

and emergency vehicles each require distinct circulation paths.

Building Orientation:

The main entrance facing northwest towards parking prioritizes user convenience, even if this

orientation has less highway visibility. The southeast facade, visible from the highway, is dedicated to

service equipment screened per PD document restrictions.

Pedestrian Plaza:

Providing a pedestrian plaza connected to mixed-use development sidewalks, with bicycle parking

and bus stop, aligns with site accessibility and transit integration goals.

Future Expansion:

Positioning the site elements to accommodate Phase 2 on the adjacent southwest vacant site

facilitates growth without major disruption.

Screening and Material Use:

Service equipment screening and adherence to PD exterior material percentages maintain design

compliance.

Acoustical Privacy:

The layout supports departmental adjacency and separation for privacy, crucial in healthcare design.

Option B best addresses these concerns and reflects the project’s functional, regulatory, and

contextual needs as outlined in NCARB ARE 5.0 Project Integration and Site Planning content.

Reference:

ARE 5.0 Project Planning & Design Content Outline: Project Integration of Program and Systems —

Site Planning and Circulation

City-approved Planned Development Document

ADA Standards for Accessible Design

The Architect’s Handbook of Professional Practice, 15th Edition, Chapters 6 and 7 on Site Design and

Program Integration

Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation From Exact Extract:

Native or adapted plantings are used primarily to reduce long-term environmental and maintenance

costs in sustainable site design. The most significant life-cycle benefit is the reduction in irrigation

water and fertilizer requirements because native plants are naturally suited to local climate and soil

conditions. They typically require less supplemental watering, fertilizer, and pesticide use, which

reduces resource consumption and maintenance efforts over the plantings’ lifespan.

Option B (Reduction in root adaptation time period) is a minor factor relative to water and nutrient

needs.

Option C (Reduction in transplantation costs) relates more to initial installation cost rather than long-

term life-cycle impacts.

Using native or adapted plant species supports sustainable landscape design principles emphasized

in the NCARB PPD content, contributing to water conservation, reduced chemical use, and improved

ecological performance.

Reference:

ARE 5.0 PPD – Environmental Conditions and Context, Sustainable Site Design

The Architect’s Handbook of Professional Practice, 15th Edition – Landscape and Site Planning

NCARB Sustainable Design Guidelines

Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation From Exact Extract:

B: Structural support must accommodate PV panel weight and wind loads.

C: Number of panels is calculated by dividing total roof area by panel area (total panel count ≈ 273).

F: Peak power output = number of panels × wattage per panel (273 × 350 W ≈ 95.5 kW).

A: Grid-tied systems without batteries do not provide power during outages.

D: PV panels generate electricity but do not directly reduce artificial lighting needs.

E: Panels are mounted for optimal solar exposure, not necessarily toward pick-up areas.

Reference:

ARE 5.0 PPD – Environmental Conditions and Context, Solar Energy

The Architect’s Handbook of Professional Practice, 15th Edition – Renewable Energy