Ethics and the Practice of Architecture
Barry Wasserman
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Description for Ethics and the Practice of Architecture
Paperback. From local AIA (American Institute of Architects) chapters to magazine cover stories, architectural ethics is a topic of growing interest. This book offers a much-needed primer on the subject, covering the theoretical and historical aspects of ethics as well as practical, design-related issues. Num Pages: 336 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AM; HPQ; KJG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 257 x 179 x 20. Weight in Grams: 616.
From theory to practice a unique, well-rounded guide to ethics fortoday s architect
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?
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.
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From theory to practice a unique, well-rounded guide to ethics fortoday s architect
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?
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.
Ethics and the Practice of Architecture ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
Number of Pages
336
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780471298229
SKU
V9780471298229
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99-50
About Barry Wasserman
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. PATRICK SULLIVAN, FAIA, is a professor in the Department ofArchitecture at California State Polytechnic University in Pomona,California, and Principal of Patrick Sullivan Associates. GREGORY PALERMO, FAIA, is ... Read more
Reviews for Ethics and the Practice of Architecture
"...an invaluable piece of work, with its brisk tables andsummaries should be compulsory reading for architecture students."(Architecture Review, October 2000) "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