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This article is the second article in a three part series. To read the first article in the series, please click on the link below:
- Previous Article: Designing Architecture for a Sense of Building Safety — Part 1
SAFETY INSIDE AND OUT
In my previous article entitled Designing Architecture for a Sense of Safety — Part 1, I explained why the “context” surrounding your building is so important. This led to my discussing “The Big Question” that cuts to the heart of what your building is truly promoting — fortress-like protection or a shelter that also provides a sense of safety which spreads into the surrounding community.
It is so important to provide your visitors with a sense of safety through your architectural designs. Of course, the way you go about doing this can take different forms, but there are some overriding principles that can help your building to foster these feelings of safety. This involves building an environment which promotes trust by building community. (1)
IN AN IDEAL WORLD
Many buildings today, depending on their surroundings and context, seek to have a presence which is unique, safe and extends out into the community.
Yet, in some places around the world, crime is rising to a point that is “forcing” designers to turn their built environments inward, to shut their occupants out from their surroundings. Yes, this is a form of protection, but does it really provide occupants with feelings of safety? And is this “gated-type” approach truly helping the overall problem? (1)
In an ideal world, buildings should Read more
