Building Security

Whether planning for new construction, renovations, or security upgrades of existing facilities, Building Security: Handbook for Architectural Planning and Design is the definitive twenty-first century reference on security design, technology, building operations, and disaster planning. Award-winning architect and author Barbara A. Nadel, FAIA provides security design solutions for creating safe commercial, institutional, industrial, and residential buildings in the post-September 11, 2001, environment. Generously illustrated with 600 photos, drawings, tables, and checklists, this comprehensive compendium addresses protection from terrorism, natural disasters, chemical and biological agents, crime, and workplace violence, along with thorough, detailed coverage of:
Lessons learned from benchmark events
Planning and design of over 20 building types
Historic preservation security guidelines
Home and business disaster planning, response, and recovery
Emergency management and facilityprocedures
Protective structural design
Mechanical, electrical, and fire protection design
Chemical and biological protection
Construction site emergency response guidelines
Technology and security design
Codes, standards, and security guidelines
Liability exposure after September 11, 2001
This essential volume is the single-source reference for architects, engineers, planners, building owners, facility managers, construction and real estate professionals, public officials, safety specialists, educators, and students seeking to create safe, secure, and well-designed environments. Building Security: Handbook for Architectural Planning and Design received the 2003 Milka Bliznakov Prize Commendation from the International Archive of Women in Architecture.
Book Description :
Illustrates how to assess and respond to threats from terrorism, natural disasters, emergencies, chemical and biological agents, crime, and workplace safety
Provides one-stop reference on security planning,