Thomas Fisher (1) (1953–)

Author of Lake/Flato (Contemporary World Architects)

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About the Author

Thomas Fisher is a Professor in the School of Architecture, Director of the Minnesota Design Center, and former Dean of the College of Design at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. He was previously the Editorial Director of Progressive Architecture magazine and has written nine books, over show more 50 book chapters or introductions and over 400 articles in professional journals and major publications. This is the third book he has written about architecture and ethics. show less

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Lake/Flato (Contemporary World Architects) (1996) — Introduction — 61 copies

Lake/Flato: Buildings & Landscapes (2005) 58 copies

Salmela Architect (2005) 48 copies

Ethics for Architects: 50 Dilemmas of Professional Practice (Architecture Briefs) (2010) 18 copies, 1 review

Architectural Design and Ethics (2008) 13 copies

The Invisible Element of Place: The Architecture of David Salmela (2011) 13 copies

Designing Our Way to a Better World (2016) 11 copies

Designing To Avoid Disaster: The Nature of Fracture-Critical Design (2012) 8 copies

The Architecture of Ethics (2018) 5 copies

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Birthdate: 1953
Gender: male

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Ethics for Architects: 50 Dilemmas of Professional Practice (Architecture Briefs) by Thomas Fisher

Book series come and go, many not taking off according to early (optimistic) plans. PAPress's Architecture Briefs series, on the other hand, is effectively churning out titles on "single topics of interest to architecture students and young professionals." These include model-making, lighting, materials, and even philosophy. Thomas Fisher tackles ethics, a topic with a potential for a big yaaaawn. But unlike the AIA Guide to Professional Practice, these 50 dilemmas are highly readable, show more providing an understanding through realistic scenarios across a broad range of obligations. Cross-referencing of the dilemmas and an index would have been helpful, but Fisher gives architects plenty to consider, even if the initial response is disagreement with his recommendations. show less

Dec 17, 2023