ROLE OF UNIVERSITY EDUCATION IN FORMING THE ARCHITECT'S SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

In the context of accelerated urbanization, sustainable development, and cultural heritage protection, fostering ethical conduct and social responsibility in architecture becomes essential for adequately addressing the challenges of contemporary society. The lack of effective integration of ethical and social principles in university education can limit the ability of future architects to make responsible decisions and respond to community needs. Research objective: To analyze the role of university education in developing architects’ social and moral responsibility, emphasizing the importance of the responsibility dimension in shaping students’ ethical and civic competencies. The study is based on an analysis of both local and international specialized literature and highlights the integration of ethical and social principles into the curriculum, as well as the role of professors in shaping moral conduct. The focus is on developing creativity, social responsibility, and the ability to make decisions that positively impact the community and the built environment. The results confirm that university education is a determining factor in strengthening the social and professional responsibility of architects, preparing them to face professional challenges within an ethical and responsible framework.