The Ethical Architect - The Dilemma of Contemporary Practice (Hardcover, Revised Edition)

Many believe that the moral mission of architecture has been in serious decline for the last 25 years. In this important new book, Tom Spector points out the dilemmas of architectural practice and offers a theoretical and practical basis for an examination and transformation of the quandaries the profession now faces. 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 ethical responsibilities are in conflict? In "The Ethical Architect, Spector investigates the moral underpinnings and implications of leading architectural theories, subjecting them to the analytical techniques of moral philosophy. His conclusions provide a road map to help architects make the right decision in the difficult tradeoffs that confront designers on a daily basis: Spector estimates that more than 100,000 decisions go into the design of an average sized building. "The Ethical Architect is a work of theory but refers to real buildings and real-world problems. It is Spector's call-to-arms for his profession and a must-read for practicing architects and students alike.

General

Imprint:	Princeton Architectural Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	May 2019
First published:	June 2001
Authors:	Tom Spector
Dimensions:	236 x 161 x 26mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	256
Edition:	Revised Edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-56898-284-7
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Architecture > Theory of architecture Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Ethics & moral philosophy > General Books > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Ethics & moral philosophy > General
LSN:	1-56898-284-4
Barcode:	9781568982847

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