Michael Riscica is a registered architect and the founder of Young Architect, a platform dedicated to helping emerging professionals succeed in their architectural careers, particularly through passing the Architect Registration Exam (ARE). With extensive expertise in exam preparation, Michael has mentored thousands of aspiring architects nationwide through his popular ARE Bootcamp and the Young Architect Academy.
An active public speaker and educator, Michael is passionate about demystifying complex architectural concepts and industry standards, emphasizing clarity, accessibility, and practical understanding. His commitment to fostering professional growth has made him a trusted voice within the architectural community.
Michael is also an engaged member of the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI), leveraging his deep understanding of construction documents, specifications, and project management to bridge the gap between design and practical implementation. Passionate about CSI certification, Michael sees it as a perfect complement to architectural registration. In 2024, he created the CDT 101 course, which includes over 12 hours of CDT prep videos and more than 300 challenging CDT practice questions, further demonstrating his dedication to comprehensive professional education.
Additionally, Michael hosts The Architect Exam Podcast, which condenses key topics tested on the ARE into 10-20 minute digestible podcast episodes. The podcast covers critical areas such as professional practice, construction administration, building science, building codes, and construction specifications, providing a valuable free resource for ARE and CDT candidates.
Originally from New York and now based in Orlando, Florida, Michael enjoys traveling, public speaking engagements, and continuously innovating ways to support the next generation of architects.