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, and over 50 national experts provide 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. 672 pp.

Building Security - Table of Contents:

• Part 1: Achieving Transparent Security
  • Lessons Learned from September 11, 2001 and other Benchmark Events
  • Security Master Planning
  • Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
• Part 2: Planning & Design
  • Arenas, Sports Facilities, Convention Centers, Performing Arts Facilities: Safety and Security after September 11, 2001
  • Commercial High-Rise Egress Systems
  • Courthouse Security
  • Federally Owned or Leased Office Buildings: Security Design
  • Health Care Security
  • Historic Preservation Guidance for Security Design
  • Hospitality Facility Security
  • Multifamily Housing: Security Checklist for Building Owners and Real Estate Professionals
  • Home and Business Security, Disaster Planning, Response and Recovery
  • Industrial Facilities and Office Buildings: Safety, Security, Site Selection and Workplace Violence
  • Lobby Security Design: First Impressions
  • Museum and Cultural Facility Security
  • Perimeter Security: The Aesthetics of Protection
  • Religious Institutions and Community Centers
  • Research Facilities: Security Planning
  • Retail Security Design
  • School Security: Designing Safe Learning Environments
  • Women's Health Centers: Workplace Safety and Security
• Part 3: Engineering
  • Protective Design of Structures
  • Mechanical, Electrical, Fire Protection Design
  • Chemical and Biological Protection
• Part 4: Construction
  • Construction Cost Estimating for Security- Related Projects
  • Construction: Emergency Response - Lessons Learned from September 11, 2001
• Part 5: Technology and Materials
  • Security Technology
  • Selecting and Specifying Security Technology Products: A Primer for Building Owners and Facility Managers
  • Glazing and Security Glass Applications
• Part 6: Codes and Liabilities
  • Codes, Standards, and Guidelines for Security Planning and Design
  • Liability Exposure After September 11, 2001
• INDEX