Design for Secure Residential Environments (Chartered Institute of Building) - Softcover

Crouch, S.; Shaftoe, Henry; Fleming, Roy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0582276608 ISBN 13: 9780582276604

Publisher: Routledge, 1998

Synopsis

There is currently a great deal of interest in crime prevention and how it can be reduced through better design. Design for a Secure Residential Environment provides the framework on which the risk of crime can be reduced through sensible design of the vulnerable parts of houses, community buildings and small commercial premises and the environment immediately surrounding the buildings.

This book looks at how buildings should be assessed for security measures. It then looks at the design of external and communal areas, how lighting can improve security and then covers methods of making doors and windows secure. It describes various methods of electronic security and concludes with a chapter on how to plan and implement suitable security measures.

About this title

About the Author

Steve Crouch, Henry Shaftoe and Roy Fleming all work for the Safe Neighbourhoods Unit. Henry Shaftoe is also a lecturer in the Facutly of the Built Environment, University of the West of England, Bristol.

From the Back Cover

Longman and The Chartered Institute of Building are working in partnership to publish a series of textbooks for the CIOB's Education Framework and other related topics. Each text in the series-
* has been written by an expert in the field
* provides an introduction to the topic
* gives practical guidance
* has been approved by The CIOB
There is currently a great deal of interest in crime prevention and how it can be reduced through better design. Design for a Secure Residential Environment provides the framework on which the risk of crime can be reduced through sensible design of the vulnerable parts of houses, community buildings and small commercial premises and the environment immediately surrounding the buildings.
This book looks at how buildings should be assessed for security measures. It then looks at the design of external and communal areas, how lighting can improve security and then covers methods of making doors and windows secure. It describes various methods of electronic security and concludes with a chapter on how to plan and implement suitable security measures.
Features
* shows how crime can be reduced and community safety improved through good practice in the construction or rehabilitation of buildings and their environments
* provides guidance on assessment, design, specification, detailing, installation and maintenance of security features
* deals with dwellings, community buildings and small commercial premises
* provides practical guidance on how to assess security measures
Design for a Secure Residential Environment is essential reading for all those involved in the design, management and rehabilitation of houses, housing developments, community buildings and small commercial premises. It will be suitable for students on courses in building, housing, town planning, urban design. estate and property management and surveying at both degree and HNC/D levels. It will also be an invaluable reference for professionals working in these areas.
Steve Crouch, Henry Shaftoe and Roy Fleming all work for the Safe Neighbourhoods Unit. Henry Shaftoe is also a lecturer in the Facutly of the Built Environment, University of the West of England, Bristol.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0582276608
• ISBN 13: 9780582276604
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 152