Fundamental
Principle
It shall be the mission of the
Architectural Institute of Japan to contribute to enrichment of the
fabric of human life, by respecting the history, tradition and
culture of each region of the country, and achieving harmony with
the global environment through acquired wisdom and technology, while
recognizing the social role and responsibility of architecture,
which serves as the cornerstone of a rich civil infrastructure.
Fundamental Canons
of Behavior
Members of the
Architectural Institute of Japan shall
- aim to create architecture and urban
environments for the welfare of humankind, with courage and
enthusiasm, through application of their wisdom, acquired
scientific, technical and artistic abilities;
- spare no effort in enhancing public
safety and the quality of life through the application of expert
knowledge and professional judgment;
- aim for sustainable development and
recognize the finite nature of resources, while making the utmost
effort to minimize waste and pollution in order to protect and
preserve nature and the global environment;
- strive to understand and assess how
buildings affect the community and society-at-large, while acting at
all times for the improvement of sound social capital and the public
interest;
- strive to publicize and eliminate
all matters which may cause unreasonable damage to society;
- respect fundamental human rights and
not infringe upon the intellectual property or copyrights of others;
and
- disseminate information in their
specialized fields, and respect the Institute members as well as
other professional organizations while sparing no effort in
providing them with cooperation.
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