Architects and Sustainable Development Quiz

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What is the Partnership Framework for Sustainable Development (PFSD)?

A policy statement on human rights

A sustainability strategy for architects

A UN country plan for the Philippines (correct)

A guide for architects on sustainable development

What is the role of architects in shaping communities?

To balance environmental, social, and economic aspects of building projects (correct)

To promote greater environmental responsibility

To design physical structures only

To develop and promote a human rights due diligence strategy

What is the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) guide for architects?

A guide on inclusive design

A guide on human rights due diligence strategy

A guide on environmental stewardship

A guide on basic application of the 17 SDGs (correct)

What is the Philippine Development Plan (PDP)?

A socioeconomic development plan for the Philippines Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the Partnership Framework for Sustainable Development (PFSD)?

To address challenges in areas such as poverty reduction, health, education, environmental sustainability, and governance Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of architects in addressing human rights?

To develop and promote a human rights policy statement Signup and view all the answers

What are the three pillars of the Philippine Development Plan (PDP)?

Malasakit (enhancing the social fabric), Pagbabago (reducing inequality), and Patuloy na Pag-unlad (increasing potential growth) Signup and view all the answers

What is the Partnership Framework for Sustainable Development (PFSD)?

A collaboration in a strategic partnership that directs the United Nations Country Team (UNCT) attention and resources towards areas where the country's medium- and long-term sustainable development targets are likely to be out of reach otherwise. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) guide for architects?

An overarching guide for architects on the basic application of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the profession. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Philippine Development Plan (PDP)?

The first of four socioeconomic development plans that will operationalize Ambisyon 2040, explicitly addressing inequalities and pursuing inclusive development, with all SDGs incorporated. Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of architects in building projects?

To ensure that their influence is positive by balancing environmental, social, and economic aspects of building projects. Signup and view all the answers

What is the best practice for architects in building projects?

Consideration of the impact of construction and buildings on people through inclusive design and health, safety, and wellbeing. Signup and view all the answers

How can architects address environmental stewardship?

Reviewing business policies, developing sustainability strategies, promoting greater environmental responsibility, entering awards, and assisting local charities and community groups on sustainable building projects in a pro bono capacity. Signup and view all the answers

How can architects support human rights?

By developing and promoting a policy statement, engaging in pro bono work, and developing and promoting a human rights due diligence strategy. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the Royal Institute of British Architects?

To serve society and deliver better buildings and places Signup and view all the answers

What does the RIBA aim to achieve with their strategy for 2016 to 2020?

Build a body of knowledge and facilitate collaboration, research and innovation in practice Signup and view all the answers

What values underpin all that the RIBA does?

Inclusive, ethical, environmentally aware and collaborative Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Role of Architects in Shaping Communities and the Partnership Framework for Sustainable Development in the Philippines

Architects have a significant role in shaping communities and society as a whole beyond the physical structures they design.
Architects have a responsibility to ensure that their influence is positive by balancing environmental, social, and economic aspects of building projects.
Best practice now involves consideration of the impact of construction and buildings on people through inclusive design and health, safety, and wellbeing.
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) provides an overarching guide for architects on the basic application of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the profession.
Architects can support human rights by developing and promoting a policy statement, engaging in pro bono work, and developing and promoting a human rights due diligence strategy.
Architects can address environmental stewardship by reviewing business policies, developing sustainability strategies, promoting greater environmental responsibility, entering awards, and assisting local charities and community groups on sustainable building projects in a pro bono capacity.
The Partnership Framework for Sustainable Development (PFSD) 2019-2023 is the fifth Philippines-UN country plan since 1995 and the first that redefines the nature of UN System engagement in the Philippines.
The PFSD is a collaboration in a strategic partnership that directs the United Nations Country Team (UNCT) attention and resources towards areas where the country's medium- and long-term sustainable development targets are likely to be out of reach otherwise.
The PFSD is the initial investment in a longer-term UN effort to support the Filipinos' own vision for their country as articulated in Ambisyon Natin 2040.
The Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2017-2022, the first of four socioeconomic development plans that will operationalize Ambisyon 2040, explicitly addresses inequalities and pursues inclusive development, with all SDGs incorporated.
The strategies of the PDP are organized into three pillars: Malasakit (enhancing the social fabric), Pagbabago (reducing inequality), and Patuloy na Pag-unlad (increasing potential growth).
The PFSD takes as its reference the PDP 2017-2022 and focuses on addressing challenges in areas such as poverty reduction, health, education, environmental sustainability, and governance.

The Role of Architects in Shaping Communities and the Partnership Framework for Sustainable Development in the Philippines

Architects have a significant role in shaping communities and society as a whole beyond the physical structures they design.
Architects have a responsibility to ensure that their influence is positive by balancing environmental, social, and economic aspects of building projects.
Best practice now involves consideration of the impact of construction and buildings on people through inclusive design and health, safety, and wellbeing.
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) provides an overarching guide for architects on the basic application of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the profession.
Architects can support human rights by developing and promoting a policy statement, engaging in pro bono work, and developing and promoting a human rights due diligence strategy.
Architects can address environmental stewardship by reviewing business policies, developing sustainability strategies, promoting greater environmental responsibility, entering awards, and assisting local charities and community groups on sustainable building projects in a pro bono capacity.
The Partnership Framework for Sustainable Development (PFSD) 2019-2023 is the fifth Philippines-UN country plan since 1995 and the first that redefines the nature of UN System engagement in the Philippines.
The PFSD is a collaboration in a strategic partnership that directs the United Nations Country Team (UNCT) attention and resources towards areas where the country's medium- and long-term sustainable development targets are likely to be out of reach otherwise.
The PFSD is the initial investment in a longer-term UN effort to support the Filipinos' own vision for their country as articulated in Ambisyon Natin 2040.
The Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2017-2022, the first of four socioeconomic development plans that will operationalize Ambisyon 2040, explicitly addresses inequalities and pursues inclusive development, with all SDGs incorporated.
The strategies of the PDP are organized into three pillars: Malasakit (enhancing the social fabric), Pagbabago (reducing inequality), and Patuloy na Pag-unlad (increasing potential growth).
The PFSD takes as its reference the PDP 2017-2022 and focuses on addressing challenges in areas such as poverty reduction, health, education, environmental sustainability, and governance.

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Do you know the important role that architects play in shaping communities and promoting sustainable development? Test your knowledge with this quiz that covers topics such as the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, inclusive design, the Partnership Framework for Sustainable Development in the Philippines, and more. Learn about the responsibility architects have to balance environmental, social, and economic aspects of building projects and support human rights and environmental stewardship. Take the quiz to see how much you know about the impact of architects on society beyond the physical structures they create