Ethics for Architects by Thomas Fisher
In this new Architecture Brief, Ethics for Architects, Thomas Fisher presents fifty case studies representing a broad range of ethical dilemmas facing todays architects, from questions regarding which clients to work for, to the moral imperatives of reclaiming building materials for construction instead of sending them to landfills. This timely book features newly relevant interpretations adapted to the pervasive demands of globalization, sustainability, and developments in information technology. Fisher's analysis of architectures thorniestethical issues are written in a style that is accessible to the amateur philosopher and appealing to professional architects and students alike. Thought-provoking and essential, Ethics for Architects is required reading for any designer who wants to workresponsibly in today's complex world.
Thomas Fisher holds degrees from Cornell University and Case Western Reserve University. He was an editor at Progressive Architecture for fifteen years before entering academia at the University of Minnesota. According to the Kay Centre for Architectural Sociology, Thomas Fisher is the 5th most prolific architectural author in the English-speaking world.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781568989464 |
| ISBN 10 | 1568989466 |
| Title | Ethics for Architects |
| Author | Thomas Fisher |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Princeton Architectural Press |
| Year published | 2010-11-25 |
| Number of pages | 144 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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