Obj. 1.3 Ethics

Question 1

ADA (American With Disabilities Act)

Answer 1

Civil rights act enacted in 1990 prohibiting against person with disabilities.

Prescribes standards that architects must observe in design of building

Question 2

Professional Code of Conduct

Answer 2

Any set of rules governing the behavior and comportment of professionals as they carry out their work
Example AIA Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.

Question 3

ANSI

Answer 3

American National Standards Institute: A non-profit standards organization that develops voluntary consensus standards for products, services, processes, systems and personnel.

Can impact building design and construction

Question 4

Breach of Contract

Answer 4

When either party to a contract does not follow through with responsibilities outlined in the contract

Question 5

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

Answer 5

Self regulation in which charitable or philanthropic activities and practices are promoted by a business

Question 6

International Ethics Standards Coalition (IES)

Answer 6

A professional body which advances a set of ten ethical principles for professionals in architecture and related fields

Question 7

Code of Ethics

Answer 7

Provides min. standards of conduct , procedures, and sanctions against AIA members who violate standards.

Describes in Canon- specific goals towards which members should aspire