This course will explore ethical practice through the lens of six intersecting and overlapping duties. It will cover the basic concepts and components of each duty and will also bring them to life through ethical dilemmas, considering possible courses of action before sharing views from others to provide further food for thought. Each module will introduce the behaviours which underpin ethical decision-making and ethical practice. Starting with a brief introduction to set the scene, and finishing with a short conclusion to tie the threads together this course will be split into the following four bite-sized modules:1. People and planet 2. Culture and clients 3. Professional and personal 4. Behaviours, frameworks and tools The first three modules will focus on the core aspects of the duties, pulling out key components and illustrating them through dilemmas, actions and views. They will also note the underlying behaviours which come to light, before the fourth modules takes a more detailed look at those behaviours, together with frameworks and tools which can help in practice where ethical dilemmas inevitably arise. This course draws on the RIBA Ethical Practice Guide and also supports the RIBA's Ethical Practice Knowledge Schedule.Learning outcomes• A thorough understanding of the 6 ethical duties of an architect, including how they intersect, overlap and interact with each other. This should include an understanding of how compromises may need to be made in practice, and how to approach balancing the requirements of the different duties and therefore the needs of different stakeholders. • An emerging understanding of the foundational behaviours which underpin ethical decision-making and ethical practice in different situations and across the six duties. • An awareness of a variety of views on the ethical duties and ethical dilemmas which arise in practice and an understanding of the importance of discourse and discussion in shaping ethical decision-making and practice and perhaps even reaching consensus on key ethical issues. • Some practical knowledge, skills and resources to support ethical decision-making in practice. Speakers Carys Rowlands Carys is a barrister (unregistered) and Head of Professional Standards at RICS. She is also co-author of the RIBA Ethical Practice Guide (2023), former Head of Professional Standards at RIBA, and former staff lead for the RIBA Ethics and Sustainable Development Commission and the review of the Code of Professional Conduct in 2019. Carys’ work now involves the development of Conduct Standards and the assurance of all Professional Standards. She is currently involved in developing RICS’ CPD framework, as well as standards in relation to both artificial intelligence and anti-corruption. Carys has written publications in collaboration with the UN Global Compact and has worked closely with other professional bodies and external stakeholders to raise standards of practice and behaviour across the built environment sector. She is passionate about raising standards of professionalism and driving forward ethical decision-making and practice through debate and discussion. Alasdair Ben Dixon Alasdair has long held a commitment to finding a better way for architects to balance the needs of the wider community with the needs of their clients and stakeholders. During his career he has balanced ethical demands within an established practice, an architectural charity, and whilst running a practice. Alasdair co-authored the RIBA Ethical Practice Guide, alongside Carys Rowlands, and has delivered CPD on Ethical Practice through RIBA and for universities across the country. Notable projects that he has completed include the Brixton Remakery, the RISE Theatre in Waterloo and several NHS Social Prescribing pilot projects. Alasdair is also a member of the Architects Declare steering group.RIBA Chartered Members are eligible to use their £200 voucher code for this course. For more information, please refer to our step-by-step instructions, terms and conditions and FAQs. Please note this course: Expires after 12 months of enrolment The course was recorded in October 2024 For more information on this course, or if there are no places available, please email us, or call +44 (0)20 7307 5355 to talk to a member of the team. Please view the Terms and Conditions for more information.
