RIBA ethical practice guide. (2023)

• Record Type: Book
• Other Titles: Ethical practice guide
• Further Information: Note: Carys Rowlands, Alasdair Ben Dixon.
• Authors: Rowlands, Carys; Dixon, Alasdair Ben
• Other Names: Royal Institute of British Architects
• Contents: Intro: Ethics in practice - History & definitions - Ethics not morals - Ethics and culture - Virtue Ethics / Social Contract Ethics / Duty Ethics / Utilitarian Ethics - Defining behaviours - Codes, Regulations, Sanctions and Best Practice - The Public Interest - How it is defined and who is responsible - Professional ethics - Recognising an ethical issue - Ethical processes and techniques - Whistleblowing - The 6 duties Chapter 1 – Duty to the Wider World - Legal obligations - The Codes of Conduct and Practice - The Climate and Biodiversity emergency - Sustainable and Regenerative design (mitigation / adaptation) - Supply Chains and Resource Use - Rights of Nature - Whole life performance - Net Zero - Openness & transparency - Tools & techniques - Dilemma – Challenging the brief Chapter 2 – Duty to Society and the End User - Legal obligations (tort & company law) - Building Regs, Housing Standards and Planning Policy - The Codes of Conduct and Practice - Specification - Health and safety - Bribery & corruption - Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (including bias & discrimination) - Stakeholder Identification and Engagement - Social Value and Social Responsibility (including link to sustainable development and including embedding throughout organisation) - Regeneration - Evidence-informed design - Inclusive design and inclusive environments - Wellbeing - Accuracy & truthfulness - Rights of Future Generations - Tools & techniques - Dilemma - Affordable housing provision Chapter 3 – Duty to those Commissioning Services - Legal obligations - The Codes of Conduct and Practice - The client relationship - Conflicts of interest - Competence and diligence - Lay clients - Experienced private clients - Public Sector clients - Confidentiality - Time, cost, quality - Communication and complaints - Stewardship and aftercare - Learning and improvement - Tools & techniques - Dilemma - Client’s best interest Chapter 4 – Duty to those in the workplace - Legal obligations - The Codes of Conduct and Practice - Company culture - Respecting colleagues - Managing practice and work environment - Training and development - Health, safety and wellbeing - Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (including the RIBA EDI Policy Guide) - Modern Slavery - Tools & techniques - Dilemma – Workplace Chapter 5 – Duty to the Profession - The Codes of Conduct and Practice - Reputation & Value - Respecting previous appointments - Copyright & Credit - Whistleblowing and disclosure - Knowledge sharing - Research, Data Ethics, POE & Building Performance - Contributing to and representing the profession - Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (including the RIBA Inclusion Charter) - Tools & techniques - Dilemma - A competition Chapter 6 – Duty to Oneself - The Codes of Conduct and Practice - Principles and values - Competence - Accountability - Continuing Professional Development - Evaluation, reflection and positionality - Pro Bono work - Bribery & corruption - Tools & techniques - Dilemma - A conflict of interest Conclusion – Resolving Ethical Issues - Core values - Decision making - Lifelong learning - Independence - Leadership - Advocacy - Resources and toolkits - Reviews and feedback
• Edition: 1st
• Publisher Details: London : RIBA Publishing
• Publication Date: 2023
• Extent: 1 online resource (160 pages)
• Subjects: 174.972; Architects -- Professional ethics; Architecture -- Moral and ethical aspects -- Great Britain
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781000924411; 9781000924336
• Related ISBNs: 9781914124723
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