{"product_id":"ethics-and-the-practice-of-architecture-isbn-9780471298229","title":"Ethics and the Practice of Architecture","description":"From theory to practice a unique, well-rounded guide to ethics fortoday s architect\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e How does an architect assist a community in evaluating alternativedesigns? Resolve a dispute with a contractor? Take into account aproject s impact on the natural environment?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e When it comes to questions like these, making decisions about whatought to be done or what is the \"best\" or \"right\" solution requiresmore than sound technical knowledge and strong design talent. Itdemands a solid understanding of the ethical issues that lie at theheart of architectural practice.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Ethics and the Practice of Architecture offers a complete,broad-based introduction to this crucial subject. First, itexamines basic ethical theories and their application toarchitecture, and discusses different ways of identifying ethicalcontent in architecture. Bridging the gap between theory andpractice, the second part of the book surveys differentprofessional settings and building project processes thatfrequently hold ethical concerns, and charts the ethical mandatesthat arise from them.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e In the final section of the book, thirty case studies explore awide range of ethical dilemmas encountered in architecturalpractice, with useful guidance on how to work through themeffectively. Arranged by topics that span the key phases of aproject from pre-design through post-occupancy evaluation, thesecase studies allow a detailed look at ethical concerns in real-lifesituations where multiple issues are often at stake.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Providing a practical framework for the exploration of ethicalissues in architecture today, Ethics and the Practice ofArchitecture is an excellent resource for present and futurearchitects in all areas of the field. AWARENESS.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Introduction to Awareness.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Some Basics About Ethics.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Ethical Nature of Architecture.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A More In-Depth Look at Ethical Concepts.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Businesses, Professions, and Ethical Obligations.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Ethics and Architectural Practices.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Ethical Reasoning.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e UNDERSTANDING.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A Closer Look at Being an Architect.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A Closer Look at Making Architecture.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A Closer Look at Doing Architecture Ethically.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e CHOICES.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Introduction to Choices.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Making Ethical Judgments.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Case Studies.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Epilogue.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendices.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Notes to the Text.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Works Cited in the Notes.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Works Recommended for Further Study.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Additional Architectural References.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Additional Information About the Photographs.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Index. \"...an invaluable piece of work, with its brisk tables andsummaries should be compulsory reading for architecture students.\"(Architecture Review, October 2000)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"The Authors of Ethics and the Practice of Architecture bring awealth of scholarship and experience to a subject that is not oftenso well explored.\" (Journal of Architectural Education,February 2003 BARRY WASSERMAN, FAIA, is Professor Emeritus in the Department ofArchitecture at California State Polytechnic University in Pomona,California, and heads his own architecture, urban design, andcommunity facilitation firm.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e PATRICK SULLIVAN, FAIA, is a professor in the Department ofArchitecture at California State Polytechnic University in Pomona,California, and Principal of Patrick Sullivan Associates.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e GREGORY PALERMO, FAIA, is Associate Professor and Associate Chairfor Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Architecture of theCollege of Design at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa.  From theory to practice?a unique, well-rounded guide to ethics for today?s architect  \u003cp\u003eHow does an architect assist a community in evaluating alternative designs? Resolve a dispute with a contractor? Take into account a project?s impact on the natural environment?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to questions like these, making decisions about what ought to be done?or what is the \"best\" or \"right\" solution?requires more than sound technical knowledge and strong design talent. It demands a solid understanding of the ethical issues that lie at the heart of architectural practice.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEthics and the Practice of Architecture offers a complete, broad-based introduction to this crucial subject. First, it examines basic ethical theories and their application to architecture, and discusses different ways of identifying ethical content in architecture. Bridging the gap between theory and practice, the second part of the book surveys different professional settings and building project processes that frequently hold ethical concerns, and charts the ethical mandates that arise from them.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn the final section of the book, thirty case studies explore a wide range of ethical dilemmas encountered in architectural practice, with useful guidance on how to work through them effectively. Arranged by topics that span the key phases of a project from pre-design through post-occupancy evaluation, these case studies allow a detailed look at ethical concerns in real-life situations where multiple issues are often at stake.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProviding a practical framework for the exploration of ethical issues in architecture today, Ethics and the Practice of Architecture is an excellent resource for present and future architects in all areas of the field.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989167292645,"sku":"NP9780471298229","price":81.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780471298229.jpg?v=1761783063","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/ethics-and-the-practice-of-architecture-isbn-9780471298229","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}