AIA Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct

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The AIA Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct is a formal set of ethical standards and professional responsibilities that guide the behavior and practice of architects who are members of the American Institute of Architects.


Statements (48)

Predicate Object
instanceOf architectural ethics code
professional code of ethics
professional conduct standard
appliesTo AIA members
members of the American Institute of Architects
containsRule prohibition on bribery and kickbacks
prohibition on misrepresentation of qualifications
prohibition on plagiarism of design work
requirements for accurate and truthful statements in public
requirements for competence in professional services
requirements for conflicts of interest disclosure
requirements for proper use of the AIA name and symbols
requirements for responsible environmental practices
country United States of America
surface form: United States
enforcedBy American Institute of Architects
enforcementMechanism AIA National Ethics Council
field architecture
governs ethical responsibilities of AIA members
professional conduct of AIA members
relationships between architects and clients
relationships between architects and colleagues
relationships between architects and employers
relationships between architects and the environment
relationships between architects and the public
hasPart Canons
Ethical Standards
Rules of Conduct
includesPrinciple obligation to colleagues
obligation to the AIA
obligation to the client
obligation to the environment
obligation to the profession
obligation to the public
isBasisFor disciplinary actions against AIA members
language English
legalStatus contractual obligation for AIA members
publisher American Institute of Architects
purpose to define minimum standards of acceptable professional conduct for AIA members
to guide the behavior and practice of architects who are AIA members
to promote integrity and competence in the practice of architecture
to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public
relatedTo professional licensure laws for architects in the United States
scope professional advertising and public statements by AIA members
professional relationships and employment practices of AIA members
professional services provided by AIA members
targetAudience architectural firms with AIA membership
licensed architects who are AIA members
updatedBy American Institute of Architects
surface form: American Institute of Architects Board of Directors

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American Institute of Architects governs AIA Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct