Bachelor of Landscape Architecture Practice And Ethics Flashcards
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Environmental justice in landscape architecture practice means:
Answer: Ensuring equitable distribution of environmental benefits and burdens across all communities regardless of income or race
Environmental justice requires that no community bears a disproportionate share of environmental harms or is excluded from environmental benefits.
Which federal act most directly governs the landscape architect's responsibilities when designing in wetland areas?
Answer: Clean Water Act Section 404
Section 404 of the Clean Water Act regulates the discharge of fill material into wetlands and requires Army Corps of Engineers permits.
A landscape architect working on a federally funded project must comply with which review process for potential impacts on historic resources?
Answer: Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act
Section 106 requires federal agencies and their permittees to identify and consider effects on historic properties and consult with the State Historic Preservation Office.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards for Accessible Design affect landscape architecture primarily by:
Answer: Setting minimum requirements for accessible routes, parking, and site amenities in public accommodations and commercial facilities
ADA standards establish minimum requirements for accessible paths of travel, parking, ramps, and outdoor amenities at covered facilities.
A landscape architect is approached by a potential client while still under contract with a competing firm on a similar project. The most ethical first step is:
Answer: Assess whether a conflict of interest exists and disclose it to all relevant parties before proceeding
Identifying and disclosing conflicts of interest to all affected parties is a foundational ethical obligation before accepting new commissions.
Professional liability (errors and omissions) insurance protects landscape architects against claims arising from:
Answer: Negligent acts, errors, or omissions in the performance of professional services
E&O insurance covers financial losses resulting from professional mistakes or failures to meet the standard of care in design and consulting services.
When a contractor submits shop drawings, the landscape architect's review obligation is to:
Answer: Check for conformance with design intent while the contractor retains responsibility for dimensions and means of construction
Shop drawing review verifies design conformance; the landscape architect is not responsible for construction accuracy or contractor fabrication methods.