Symposium & Lecture Series: "Emergency: Planning and Adaptation."
Hosted by Tulane School of Architecture & Built Environment
Sponsored by The Murphy Institute and the Louisiana State Board of Architectural Examiners
Louisiana State Board of Architectural Examiners
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Join the Tulane School of Architecture & Built Environment for a special two-day event exploring the intersection of design, civic leadership, and professional responsibility. Featuring prominent architectural thinkers Tom Fisher (University of Minnesota College of Design) and Victoria Beach (Principal of Arch-IO and former chair of the AIA National Ethics Council), this program delves into how ethical standards strengthen, rather than restrict, professional judgment and design practice. Organized by Casius Pealer, Professor of Practice in Real Estate, and co-sponsored by The Murphy Institute's Center for Ethics and the Louisiana State Board of Architectural Examiners. This event is open to the public.
Event Description & Schedule
Thursday, October 29, 2026 | 5:15pm - 6:30pm
Public lecture by Tom Fisher, "Ethics and the Paradoxes of Place" followed by a moderated conversation with Tom Fisher and Victoria Beach.
Thomson Hall (Room 202)
Friday, October 30, 2026 | 8:30am - 12:00pm
Symposium "Beyond the Law: How Ethical Standards Strengthen Professionalism" featuring Tom Fisher and Victoria Beach, and an interactive workshop highlighting the impact of the code of ethics for early career professionals. 1 HSW CEU Credit will be offered.
This event is part of the Fall 2026 Lecture Series and Public Programs: "Emergency: Planning and Adaptation." For more information, visit https://architecture.tulane.edu/events/lecture-series-tom-fisher-and-victoria-beach.