Ethics for architects
By: Thomas Fisher.
Series: Architecture briefs series
Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press
Published: 2009
Place of publication: New York, N.Y
Language: eng
Number of pages: 151
ISBN-13: 9781568989464
Subjects: Architects -- Professional ethics; Architecture -- Moral and ethical aspects
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: 1. General obligations. Conflicts of interest; title: Uncompensated work; title: Community service; title: Pro bono work; title: Living conditions; title: Working conditions; title: Layoffs; title: Unequal pay; title: 2. Obligations to the public. Repressive governments; title: Corrupt politicians; title: Public officials; title: Public opinion; title: Public bailouts; title: Public reviews; title: Public health; title: Cultural differences; title: 3. Obligations to the client. Self-destructive behavior; title: Distrustful behavior; title: Dishonest behavior; title: Deceptive behavior; title: Spendthrift behavior; title: Solicitous behavior; title: Unrealistic expectations; title: Manipulative situations; title: 4. Obligations to the profession. Greed; title: Insensitivity; title: Jealousy; title: Betrayal; title: Treachery; title: Unfairness; title: Uncertainty; title: Cheating; title: 5. Obligations to colleagues. Office affairs; title: Working hours; title: Labor law violations; title: Crediting coworkers; title: Accommodating disabilities; title: Firm bankruptcy; title: Firm loyalties; title: Untrustworthy colleagues; title: 6. Obligations to the environment. Environmental hypocrisy; title: Environmental conflicts; title: Contextual conflicts; title: Social justice; title: Future generations; title: Other species; title: Reducing waste; title: Reducing consumption; title: Why ethics matters now.