PC1:2 - The Architect’s Obligation to Society and the Protection of the Environment

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* 1. Which one of the following standards from The Architects Code is most relevant when considering society and the environment?

Standard 9: Maintain the reputation of architects

Standard 5: Consider the wider impact of your work

Standard 12: Have respect for others

Standard 11: Co-operate with regulatory requirements and investigations

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* 2. What is the definition of ‘Social Value’?

The quantifiable area dedicated to community use, creation of jobs and local businesses.

The term is synonymous with 'Affordable Housing'.

Measuring the positive value business creates for the economy, communities and society

Definitions vary between institutions

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* 3. Is a sustainable agenda one of specialist interest, or one for consideration for all professionals as Architects?

Specialist Interest

Consideration for All

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* 4. What percentage of annual global CO2 emissions does the built environment produce?

40%

30%

20%

10%

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* 5. What is the purpose of a ‘Sustainability Strategy’ and at what stage should one be completed?

The purpose of to develop an approach towards zero-carbon design proposals, going beyond the Project Brief and elevating the sustainable aspirations. This should be started at Stage 0 and finalised by Stage 2.

This only exists on projects that are aspiring to achieve third-party certification, such as BREEAM or Passivhaus, etc.

To be implemented only on medium to large projects with a 'Sustainability Champion' to research building type standards and how the Project Brief can aspire to be leading in terms of quantifiable sustainability outcomes.

The purpose is to develop high level measurable, ambitious and unambiguous project outcomes that are relevant to the Client Requirements and integrated into the Business Case and Project Brief. This should be completed at Stage 0.