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ARE & NCIDQ Exam Resources: NCIDQ

Study tools for Architecture and Interior Design Registration Examinations.

NCIDQ Handbook

NCIDQ Handbook
The NCIDQ Candidate Handbook is the primary source of information for the NCIDQ Exam and provides individuals with everything they need to know and understand while going through the certification process.

Standard forms and Documents

Make sure you familiarize yourself with project forms, contractual agreements, and construction documents

Building Codes and Standards

As of the April 2021 exam administration the NCIDQ exam sections will be based on the following building codes and standards:

Building Codes Illustrated: the Basics by Francis D. K. Ching; Steven R. Winkel
ISBN: 9781119772538
Publication Date: 2022-09-21
2021 International Building Code® Illustrated Handbook by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN: 9781264270125
Publication Date: 2021

NCIDQ Exam Reference Macerals: Books (Print and eBooks)

Building Systems for Interior Designers by Corky Binggeli
Call Number: TH6014 .B56 2016
ISBN: 1118925548
Publication Date: 2016-01-19
Interior Graphic Standards by Corky Binggeli; Patricia Greichen
Call Number: TH2031 .M34 2011
ISBN: 0470471573
Publication Date: 2010-12-14
Architectural Graphics by Francis D. K. Ching
Call Number: NA2700 .C46 2009
ISBN: 0470399112
Publication Date: 2009-11-23
The Project Resource Manual (PRM) by The Construction Specifications Institute
Call Number: TH420 .P76 2005
ISBN: 9780071370042
Publication Date: 2004-10-07
Construction Detailing for Interior Design by P. J. do Val
Call Number: NA2708 .D68 2019
ISBN: 1501352660
Publication Date: 2019-10-17
Interior Design Materials and Specifications by Lisa Godsey
Call Number: TX311 .G63 2017
ISBN: 1501317598
Publication Date: 2017-02-09
Interior Lighting for Designers by Gary Gordon; James L. Nuckolls
Call Number: TK4175 .G67 1995
ISBN: 9780471509707
Publication Date: 1995-03-20
The Codes Guidebook for Interiors by Katherine E. Kennon; Sharon K. Harmon
Call Number: KF5701 .H37 2018
ISBN: 1119343194
Publication Date: 2018-01-23
(eBook) International Code Council. International Building Code (IBC), 2018
ISBN: 9781260132304
Publication Date: 2018
Lighting Design Basics by Mark Karlen; James R. Benya; Christina Spangler
Call Number: TH7703 .K27 2012
ISBN: 1118287959
Publication Date: 2012-06-01
(eBook) Space Planning Basics by Mark Karlen; Rob Fleming
ISBN: 9781118882009
Publication Date: 2016-03-14
(eBook) Designing your business : professional practices for interior designers
ISBN: 1501325582
Publication Date: 2016
(eBook) The Interior Design Business Handbook by Mary V. Knackstedt
ISBN: 1118328205
Publication Date: 2012-08-22
Heating, Cooling, Lighting by Norbert. Lechner
Call Number: TH7222 .L33 2009
ISBN: 0470048093
Publication Date: 2008-11-24
Interior Design Visual Presentation by Maureen Mitton
Call Number: NK2113.5 .M58 2018
ISBN: 1119312523
Publication Date: 2018-05-08
Residential Interior Design by Maureen Mitton; Courtney Nystuen
Call Number: NA2850 .M56 2016
ISBN: 1119013976
Publication Date: 2016-04-25
Designing Commercial Interiors by Christine M. Piotrowski; Elizabeth A. Rogers
Call Number: NK2195 .C65 P56 2007
ISBN: 0471723495
Publication Date: 2007-03-05
Professional Practice for Interior Designers by Christine M. Piotrowski
Call Number: NK2116.2 .P57 2008
ISBN: 0471760862
Publication Date: 2007-11-02
Fundamentals of Lighting by Susan M. Winchip
Call Number: TH7703 .W56 2017
ISBN: 9781501317668
Publication Date: 2017-01-12
Professional Practice for Interior Designers in the Global Marketplace by Susan Winchip
Call Number: NK2116 .W56 2013
ISBN: 9781609011383
Publication Date: 2012-06-13

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