In-depth, “what-to-do-now” building strategies to secure structures against natural forces as well as terrorism
This unique, practical resource is written for building owners, architects, engineers, construction managers, and other building professionals who must meet today's urgent security needs. Architectural Security Codes and Guidelines delivers effective, permanent solutions to securing structures right now.
The only resource to provide such on-the-job guidance, Architectural Security Codes and Guidelines defines all relevant issues, including the environment, sustainability, energy, information technology, changing demographics, safety vs. affordability, and much more, and outlines the roles and responsibilities of all participants.
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Provides step-by-step “best practices” guidelines and at-a-glance checklists for disaster preparation, mitigation, response, and recovery
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Fully addresses topics such as risk-threat assessments, recommended HVAC systems and emergency generators…how to ensure that the elderly/handicapped can exit buildings quickly and safely…more
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Lists the newest technologies and materials relevant to creating more secure structures…explains their advantages and disadvantages…tells how to incorporate them into new construction and/or use them for retrofitting
Foreward
Acknowledgments
Part I : Overview
Chapter 1 : Codes and Regulations and the Construction Team
Chapter 2 : Challenges Facing the Construction Team: Revising Codes and Standards, Redefining Roles and Responsibilities
Chapter 3 : Findings from the World Trade Center Towers Collapse and Other Post-9/11 Disasters : What is it that We want Buildings to Do?
Part II : Existing Guidelines, Codes and Standards and How They Protect Buildings and the Public from Disasters
Chapter 4 : Beginning with the End in Mind : Assessing Risk, Threats, and Mitigation Strategies
Chapter 5 : Existing Construction Standards, Codes, Practices, and Guidelines the Promote Security and Disaster Resilience in New Construction
Chapter 6 : Existing Buildings : Inspections and Retrofitting
Part III : Addressing New Issues : Viewing the Building as a Complete Life-Cycle System
Chapter 7 : Homeland Security and the Issues of Energy, Sustainability, Environment, Accessibility and New Products, Materials and Techniques
Chapter 8 : A World Transformed : A Vision of One Possible Future for the Construction Industry and Construction Team
Appendix : Resources, Web Sites, and Chapter Notes
Index
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