Code of Ethical Conduct

The architect writes a column tackling architecture in the newspaper. Three weeks after the column is published, the architect notices a marked increase in the influx of clients and commissions.

• Ethical

• Unethical

The architect’s friends start a Kickstarter campaign to solicit funds from the public and sponsors for an upcoming book showcasing his past projects and upcoming works.

• Ethical

• Unethical

The architect agrees to a 5-second radio commercial for a brand of solar panels to generate public awareness of green architecture initiatives and renewable energy sources.

• Ethical

• Unethical

The architect who has extensive experience designing hospitals locally and abroad claims that he is an expert in hospital design and planning.

• Ethical

• Unethical

The architect puts up a sign showing his name, his title “Architect” and his company logo outside of his office.

• Ethical

• Unethical

Any registered and licensed architect who violates the code of ethical conduct shall have a penalty of

• Php 100,000 - Php 5,000,000

• Php 100,000 - Php 1,000,000

• 6 months - 3 years

• 6 months - 6 years

Shall not solicit, nor permit to solicit, in his/her name, advertisements or other support towards the cost of any publication presenting his/her work. He/she shall refrain from taking part in paid advertisement endorsing any materials of construction or building equipment.

• Relations with the public

• Relations with his/her subordinates

• Relations with Contractor

• Relations with suppliers

Shall, immediately upon his/her personal knowledge and inspection, reject or condemn material, equipment, or workmanship which is not in conformity with the Contract Documents in order not to cause unnecessary delay and additional expense to the _________.

• Relations with Manufacturers

• Relations with Contractor

• Contractor

• Owner

The profession of Architecture calls for men and women of the highest integrity, responsiveness, business acumen, sensibility, as well as artistic and technical ability.

• Duties and Responsibilities

• Code of Ethics

• Traits of Architects

Shall not seek commissions, discounts, fees, gifts, or favors from agents or firms handling building materials or equipment which may place him/her in a reciprocal frame of mind.

• Relations with public

• Relations with Manufacturers

• Relations with his/her colleagues

• Relations with suppliers