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The True Cost for the Human Built Environment

The True Cost for the Human Built Environment:





Within the context of a physical world, whilst we design and construct thus ultimately modify the environment, we must always remember to be mindful of the true costs (beyond financial funding) and implications thereof: 

Energy + Resources + Time 

For registered architects, it is a legal requirement in England that is stipulated by the ARB 2017 Code of Professional Conduct and Practice; Standard 5.1.

It also forms a crucial part of ethical practice in account of responsibility.  

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