About this lesson,
Welcome to the tenth lesson of the preparation course for the Italian architectural state exam! In this lesson, titled "Architects' Code of Ethics," we'll delve into the ethical and professional principles that govern the architectural profession in Italy.
Lesson Objectives
At the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
· Understand the definition of code of ethics and its importance to the profession:
o Historical evolution of the code of ethics
o Reform of the code of ethics and register of architects, planners, landscape architects and conservationists
· Analyze the articles of the code of ethics:
o Duties of the professional towards society, the order, colleagues and the profession
o Principles of correctness, competence, independence and decorum
· Apply the rules relating to the contract and the assignment specifications:
o Content and form of the contract
o Rights and duties of the professional and the client
· Calculate the professional's fee and understand the importance of professional liability:
o Criteria for determining compensation
o Professional risk insurance coverage
· Understand the structure and functions of the Order of Architects:
or Constitution of the Order
or Council of the Order and Disciplinary Council
o Functions of protection of the profession and competition
Lesson Plan:
1. Definition of the code of ethics and its reform:
o Principles and values on which the profession is founded
or New order structure
2. Analysis of the articles of the code of ethics:
o Duties towards society: protection of the public interest, respect for the environment
o Duties towards the order: loyalty, respect for the rules
o Duties towards colleagues: collaboration, correctness
o Duties towards the profession: competence, decorum, professional updating
3. Contract and assignment specifications:
o Essential elements of the contract
o Professional liability
o Method of drafting the specifications
4. Professional fees and professional liability:
o Criteria for determining compensation
or Professional rate
o Obligation to subscribe to a professional liability insurance policy
5. Structure and functions of the Order of Architects:
o Internal Organization of the Order
or Tasks of the Council of the Order
o Supervisory function of the Disciplinary Council
Instructor
Atie Diba