Laoag City, Ilocos Norte

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 2:
Professional Ethics
(PP2)
Module I: TABLE of CONTENTS

1.1 Course Syllabus

1.2 WEEK1-PP2-PR-1S2223-NWU-The Architect
1.3 WEEK2-PP2-PR-1S2223-NWU-The Architecture Profession
1.4 WEEK3-PP2-PR-1S2223-NWU-The Architect and the Law
1.5 WEEK4-PP2-PR-1S2223-NWU-Professional Life
1.6 WEEK5-PP2-PR-1S2223-NWU-Professional Ethics

WEEK #5-1S2223-PP2-NWU-LECTURE

Video1: The life of an architect

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPAXl02M9cg

CODE OF ETHICAL CONDUCT

The profession of Architecture calls for men of the highest integrity, judgment, business
capacity and artistic and technical ability. An Architect’s honesty of purpose must be above
suspicion; he acts as professional adviser to his client and his advice must be unprejudiced; he is
charged with the exercise of judicial functions as between client and contractor and must act with
entire impartiality; he has moral responsibilities to his professional associates and subordinates;
and he is engaged in a profession which carries with it great responsibilities to the public. These
duties and responsibilities cannot be properly discharged unless his motives, conduct, sense of
moral values and ability are such as to command respect and confidence.

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In order to promote the highest standards of ethical conduct in the practice of Architecture, the United
Architects of the Philippines; with the approval of the Board of Architecture and the Professional
Regulation Commission, has codified and formulated at the following principles for adoption and
compliance of the Architect

THE ARCHITECT’S CODE OF ETHICS (OLD VERSION)

I shall work with this general objective – that my duty is not only to myself, but also to my Country and
God.

I shall uphold the ideas and follow the norms of conduct of a noble profession and endlessly endeavour to
further its just ends.

I shall humbly seek success not through the measure of solicited personal publicity, but by industrious
application to may work, strive to merit a reputation for quality of services and for fair dealing.

I shall ask from all, fair remuneration for my services while expecting and asking no profits from any
other source.

I shall hold the interest of my Client over and above any self-interest for financial returns.

I shall exercise my professional prerogatives always with impartiality and disinterestedness.

I shall avoid any private business investments or venture which may tend to influence my professional
judgment to the detriment of the trust placed upon me.

I shall inspire by my behavior the loyalty of my associates and subordinates and take upon me the
mentorship of the aspirants to the profession.

I shall confine my criticisms and praises within constructive and inspirational limits and never resort to
these means to further malicious motives.

I shall dedicate myself to the pursuit of creative endeavor towards the goal of enlightened Art and Science
generously sharing with colleagues, friends and strangers alike the benefits of my experience and
experiments

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The ARCHITECT’S CODE OF ETHICS

THE ARCHITECT CREDO (2018)

ACCOUNTABILITY

I shall work with this general objective : that I’am accountable to God, to mother earth, to my
country, to my fellowmen, and to myself.

NORM OF CONDUCT

I shall uphold the ideals and follow the norms and ethical conduct of this noble profession.

PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE

I shall pursue moral and professional excellence to the utmost level of integrity through
industrious dedication and meaningful application to my work that merits a reputation for quality
of services worthy of fair remuneration.

ETHICAL RELATIONSHIP

I shall pledge myself to the highest standard of professionalism in relation to clients, colleagues,
industry partners and society.

SHARING

I shall dedicate myself to the pursuit of creative endeavor towards the goal of enlighten Art and
Science, generously sharing it.

RESPECT

I shall respect the rights and works of my colleagues in the profession and confine my comments
to constructive intents.

LEGACY

I shall endeavor to do my duty in the protection of our common environment and the preservation
of architectural heritage for the sake of the present and future generations.

So help me God.

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Use A4 size bond paper, HAND WRITTEN, UPPER CASE LETTER ONLY

Read the two versions of Architect’s Credo and make/ create your own interpretation in
ESSAY form.

References:

United Architects of the Philippines. (n.d.). United Architects of the Philippines.

https://www.united-architects.org/

Republic Act No. of 9266. (n.d.). United Architects of the Philippines.

https://united-architects.org/publications/republic-act-no-9266/

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