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What authority does the provincial or territorial association of architects primarily have?

  • To regulate its members and the practice of architecture (correct)
  • To enforce national architecture standards
  • To provide financial support for architectural projects
  • To create public architecture works
  • Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the provincial or territorial associations of architects?

  • Developing architectural design software (correct)
  • Administering disciplinary action for misconduct
  • Setting eligibility criteria for becoming an architect
  • Investigating allegations of professional misconduct
  • What may happen to an architect who fails to comply with conduct regulations?

  • They may automatically advance to a senior architect position
  • They may be appointed as a design consultant
  • They may receive a government grant
  • They may have their license temporarily or permanently revoked (correct)
  • Ethical regulations in the architectural profession primarily aim to achieve what?

    <p>Maintain public trust in the profession's integrity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following traits is emphasized in the ethical codes for architects?

    <p>Honesty and integrity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of using social clauses in public procurement?

    <p>To promote fair competition and better value for money</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a new responsibility of architects according to the AIA's updated ethical standards?

    <p>To make reasonable efforts to advise on environmental obligations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What challenge do architects face concerning environmental protection and contracting?

    <p>Dealing with excessive contract conditions and risk transfer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the concept of 'Wild Law' associated with?

    <p>Regulations concerning the rights of the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What controversy is mentioned regarding environmental rights in building projects?

    <p>They are typically undiscussed in contractual relationships.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Provincial and Territorial Architect Associations

    • The Provincial and Territorial Associations of Architects set professional regulations for registered architects.
    • These associations are empowered by law to define eligibility criteria for becoming an architect.
    • They set conduct regulations, require continuing education, investigate professional misconduct, and administer disciplinary action.
    • Provincial and Territorial architects acts are unique to each jurisdiction and reflect local customs and history.

    Ethics and Regulations

    • Ethical regulations and codes of ethics are important to maintain public trust in the architectural profession.
    • They emphasize honesty, integrity, impartiality, and respect for the law (virtue ethics).
    • Ethical principles are foundational to all rules and regulations.
    • Regulations can focus on labour, local social enterprises, and access issues (examples include social procurement, public procurement for social progress, and social clauses in public procurements).
    • Environmental rights are becoming increasingly important considerations.

    Environmental Rights

    • Architects are urged to play an ethical role in combatting climate change.
    • Many municipal jurisdictions are passing regulations concerning the rights of the environment.
    • The AIA (American Institute of Architects) has incorporated sustainable design principles into its ethical standards.
    • The Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund (CELDF) assists municipalities in drafting regulations concerning the rights of nature.
    • There is ongoing controversy about the validity of environmental rights claims within building projects, as these rights traditionally exist outside of contractual relationships.

    Full Disclosure

    • Architects have a responsibility to fully disclose relevant information.
    • This includes personal or business interests when making public statements.
    • Architects must accurately represent their qualifications and scope of responsibilities.
    • If a client or employer is acting against professional advice and violating building regulations, an architect should: refuse to consent, report the action to authorities, and terminate services on the project.
    • An architect must disclose any financial interest they have in building products that they specify for a project, receiving the client's written approval.

    Compliance with Laws

    • Architects must comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
    • This includes building codes, bylaws, and regulations at the federal, provincial, territorial, and municipal levels.
    • Architects should not violate laws or make payments to public officials to influence decision making.

    Professional Conduct

    • This section includes rules based on principles not covered by other sections.
    • Architects should be compensated by only one party on a project unless all interested parties agree to a different arrangement.
    • They must disclose any personal associations or interests in a project.
    • Architects should not accept compensation or benefits from suppliers in return for specifying their products.
    • They must render decisions impartially when acting as interpreters of construction contract documents.
    • An architect can be both an owner and the constructor of their own design and must disclose this interest to all parties.
    • An architect cannot provide services to a winning competitor in a competition where they were a juror or advisor.

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