Spector, Tom, 1957-

The ethical architect : the dilemma of contemporary practice / Tom Spector.

New York : Princeton Architectural Press, ©2001.

xi, 252 pages ; 23 cm

"What makes a good building or a good architect? Are there limits to an architect's ethical or legal responsibilities in a building process where architecture plays an increasingly smaller role? Is preservation a moral imperative? What happens when building codes and professional responsibilities are in conflict? How do architects begin to craft a new design ethic to carry them into the new century?" "In this book Tom Spector addresses the dilemmas of architectural practice and offers a theoretical and practical basis for an examination and transformation of the quandaries the profession now faces. The Ethical Architect is a work of theory but refers to real buildings and real-world problems. Its conclusions provide a road map for architects to address the more than 100,000 decisions that go into the design of an average-sized building. Spector's call-to-arms for his profession is a must-read for practicing architects and students alike."--BOOK JACKET.

1568982844 (hardcover ; alk. paper)
9781568982847 (hardcover ; alk. paper)
1568982852 (paperback ; alk. paper)
9781568982854 (paperback ; alk. paper)

Architects Professional ethics.
Architecture Moral and ethical aspects.
Architectes Déontologie.
Architecture Aspect moral.
Architekt
Berufsethik
Architekturkritik
Architekturtheorie
Ethics (concept)
Architectural theory.

Location: Library main 216840
Call No.: NA1995. S6 2001
Status: Available