September 16, 2002—The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has published a security booklet for commercial facilities, now available through their Web site. Building Security Through Design: A Primer for Architects, Design Professionals, and their Clients frames several key security concepts and design challenges to help architects and their clients make appropriate decisions on security for facilities. The 24-page booklet’s overview of security issues reinforces the value of collaboration among facility and building owners, security personnel, engineers, architects, and others when security strategies and enhancements are being considered.
The booklet includes sections on defining security needs and shaping security responses and includes a detailed explanation of how to analyze potential threats to security.
The booklet can be purchased through the national AIA bookstore by calling 800/242-3837 or by visiting the AIA Web site.
