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Due to the rising concerns over violence, various agencies and organizations, including the Office of Justice Programs, are re-examining concepts such as Secured by Design and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) to understand and establish their roles in preventing crime in justice facilities. Courthouse security is achieved through design, technology, and operations that include the involvement of policies, procedures, and personnel. The architect plays a crucial role in incorporating security measures in a courthouse. |
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ASHRAE’s new publication contains recommendations on how to achieve 30-percent energy savings over minimum code requirements. This guidance for new hotel design is the first step toward achieving a net-zero energy hospitality facility.
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Historic Hurt Building Certified as Georgia’s First LEED-EB Gold Building
The Hurt Building is the first commercial office tower and the oldest building in Georgia to earn the prestigious LEED-EB Gold certification.
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The New Buildings Institute (NBI) and the American Institute of Architects (AIA) are proposing comprehensive changes to a national model energy code for new commercial buildings.
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Some of the most attractive buildings we’ve seen are virtual “security traps” or “incidents waiting to happen.” The public expects a sense of security and safety wherever they go, and the courts have determined that building owners, operators, architects, and designers have a responsibility to provide such.
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If there’s a bright side to 9/11, it’s that awareness of security has been sharpened to a fine point, and that technologies to help keep structures secure have proliferated in the last several years.
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With Vitrulan wallcovering systems, interior walls can be treated as a design element, without sacrificing function or durability.
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These valves promote water and energy savings by using an infrared sensor beam to activate a flush cycle when a user is in range.
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The GLS-SIM is a system integration module that connects Crestron Green Light™ and third-party sensors directly to the lighting-control system.
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Stretching Your Clients' Roofing Dollars
Video Conferencing: It's All About Location
Get Educated on Prototype Design
Integrate Weather Data into Building Automation
Insulation and the Technology Behind It
Making Room for CLA Systems
REI Saves Big with Solar
Malcolm Holzman on Design Inspiration
Energy-Efficient Lighting Design
Acoustical Wall Design
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