Security planning and design : a guide for architects and building design professionals / the American Institute of Architects ; Joseph A. Demkin, editor.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Demkin, Joseph A.

American Institute of Architects.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Buildings--Security measures.

Buildings.

Physical Description:

xvi, 240 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

Hoboken, N.J. : J. Wiley & Sons, [2004]

Summary:

This important reference from the American Institute of Architects provides architects and other design professionals with the guidance they need to plan for security in both new and existing facilities Security is one of the many design considerations that architects must address and in the wake of the September 11th 2001 events, it has gained a great deal of attention This book emphasises basic concepts and provides the architect with enough information to conduct an assessment of client needs as well as work with consultants who specialise in implementing security measures. Included are chapters on defining security needs, understanding threats, blast mitigation, building systems, facility operations and biochemical protection. * Important reference on a design consideration that is growing in importance * Provides architects with the fundamental knowledge they need to work with clients and with security consultants * Includes guidelines for conducting client security assessments * Best practices section shows how security can be integrated into design solutions * Contributors to the book represent an impressive body of knowledge and specialise in areas such as crime prevention, blast mitigation, and biological protection

Contents:

1 Security in the Built Environment 1

A Contextual Perspective 2

Emerging Security Needs 8

Design Professionals and Security 10

Security Design Issues and Challenges 13

2 Understanding Threats 21

Threats in Perspective 21

How Threats Are Carried Out 28

Reducing Threat Effectiveness 33

A Basis for Security Planning 34

3 Security Design Concepts 37

The Purpose of Security 38

A Framework for Security Design 40

Security Layering and Zoning 44

Bringing Security into Design 49

4 Security Planning and Evaluation 55

Overview of Security Assessment 55

The Security Assessment Process 60

Security Design Strategies 75

Security Strategy Selection and Integration 80

5 Building Hardening 83

Forced-Entry and Ballistic Hardening 83

Blast-Resistant Hardening 87

Building Hardening Techniques 95

Applying New Knowledge 106

6 Building Security Technologies 109

Design and Selection Issues 109

Process-Driven Systems Design 114

Security Equipment Profiles 116

Security Systems Integration 134

7 Biochemical and Radiological Building Protection 137

CBR Threats to Buildings 138

Designing for CBR Protection 143

Sample CBR Protection Schemes 153

Application Considerations 156

An Evolving Threat 157

8 Security and Emergency Operations 159

Security Operations 160

Emergency Preparedness Planning 168

9 Putting Security into Practice 183

Security Issues in Firm Operations 183

Security Issues in Project Delivery 191

New Practice Outlook 209

Security Design Examples 209.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 229-231) and index.

ISBN:

047127156X

OCLC:

52547609

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