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.

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• 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.

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• Unethical

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

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• Unethical

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

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• Unethical

The architect tells the client that the client’s requests cannot be incorporated in the design because it may put pedestrians in danger.

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• Unethical

The architect refuses to guarantee his or her estimates despite repeated requests by the client.

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• Unethical

The architect agrees to construct the building that he or she designed, and therefore becomes the designer AND builder at the same time.

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• Unethical

The architect declines a project because of a conflict of interest.

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• Unethical

The architect does not advise the client of a possible conflict of interest because the architect is 100% certain that he can be fair despite the conflict of interest and that he will be able to make sound and reasonable judgments.

• Ethical

• Unethical