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What are the two (2) factors that led to the split between Architecture, Construction, and Engineering? Explain how this occurred?. Drill. What does it mean to be a professional?. Applications of technology.
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What are the two (2) factors that led to the split between Architecture, Construction, and Engineering? Explain how this occurred? Drill
What does it mean to be a professional? Applications of technology
Architecture is the art, science, and PROFESSIONof planning, designing, and supervising the construction of new buildings, landscapes, communities, and furnishings in their totality, examining their environment in accordance with the principles of utility, strength, and aesthetics. Definition of Architecture
Occupations require expertise, training, and skill. Professions also require expertise, training, and skill. However, professions are based in fields of higher learning Occupation vs Profession • Why is it important for professions to be based in higher learning? • The judgments of professionals can either benefit or endanger the public good.
Lengthy and arduous education Characteristics of a professional • Expertise and judgment • Registration-requires internships to obtain credits toward licensing exam • Relative Autonomy-self-determined/governed, not controlled by owners/managers as in the production of goods • Rarely change vocations • High level of prestige and respect • High levels of compensation • Members of Professional Organizations
NCSEA-National Council of Structural Engineers Associations ASCE-American Society of Civil Engineers ASME-American Society of Mechanical Engineers IEEE-Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers AIA-American Institute of Architects NOMA-National Organization of Minority Architects Professional organizations
Standard of reasonable care with which to judge the appropriateness of professional actions The Last Characteristic • How can we summarize the last characteristic with one word? • ETHICS
Ethics are rules or standards for moral behavior. Ethics express a set of values held by a unique and finite group. Definition of Ethics
Ethics are based on common values and moral laws such as Religious doctrine Social conventions Secular beliefs Traditional philosophies Values of courtesy, civility, mutual respect, fairness, or equality Definition of Ethics
Society expects a professional to assume certain obligations: Establish and maintain standards for admission and practice Protecting the public good when working for an individual client Respecting public welfare over personal gain Demands from society