Ethical Considerations of Technical Sustainability in Architectural Production

Bilal Hussien Salim, Department of Architectural Engineering, University of Technology - Iraq, Baghdad, Iraq.Follow
Laheib Ali AbdulHussain Al-Sayigh, Department of Architectural Engineering, University of Technology - Iraq, Baghdad, IraqFollow
Abdullah Saadoon Salman Almaamoori, Department of Architectural Engineering, University of Technology - Iraq, Baghdad, Iraq.Follow

Keywords

Ethics, sustainability, Technological Sustainability, Ethical Theories

Document Type

Original Study

Abstract

This research explores the ethical considerations in architecture related to sustainable technologies, focusing on their integration with architectural practice. It identifies the research problem as the limited cognitive perception of ethical roles in sustainable architecture amidst technological advancements. The study aims to clarify both deep and superficial ethical structures in sustainable architectural practice under the use of sustainable technologies. The hypothesis posits that these ethical considerations, alongside their material and intellectual principles, significantly influence architectural outcomes. To address this, a conceptual framework was developed based on previous studies, which outlines two key indicators: deep and superficial ethical structures of technological sustainability. These indicators were applied to selected projects to assess their impact on architectural outcomes and establish guidelines for regulating ethical considerations in sustainable architectural production.

Recommended Citation

Salim, Bilal Hussien; Al-Sayigh, Laheib Ali AbdulHussain; and Almaamoori, Abdullah Saadoon Salman (2025) "Ethical Considerations of Technical Sustainability in Architectural Production," Iraqi Journal of Architecture and Planning: Vol. 24: Iss. 2, Article 2.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36041/iqjap.2025.153129.1110