THE ETHICAL ARCHITECTThe Dilemma of Contemporary Practice

Tom Spector

Many believe that the moral mission of architecture has been in serious decline for the last 25 years. In this important book, Tom Spector points out the dilemmas of architectural practice and offers a theoretical and practical basis for an examination and transformation of the quandaries the profession now faces. In The Ethical Architect, Spector investigates the moral underpinnings and implications of leading architectural theories, subjecting them to the analytical techniques of moral philosophy. The Ethical Architect is a work of theory but refers to real buildings and real-world problems. It is Spector's call-to-arms for his profession and a must-read for practicing architects and students alike.

2001 / 256 pp / 978-1-56898-2854-4 / pb / $25.00