ABSTRACT
Architectural and urban designs that take into account safety from crime, and security against criminal damage or terrorism, are what I simply term here as security design. I am not ignoring other denitions of security or other forms of crime prevention. I am merely focusing on that specic element of security and crime prevention that relates to the physical opportunity for victimization, damage, and harm. From that perspective, security design is more than bars on windows, a security guard booth, a camera, or a barrier wall. Security design involves the systematic integration of design, technology, and operation for the protection of three critical assets-people, information, and property (PIP). Protection of these assets is a concern in all types of buildings and all forms of urban property. To the architect, these are considerations that need attention throughout the design and construction process from programming, schematic design, design development, preparation of construction documents, bidding, and through to the nal construction.
