Architects Developing Security Measures For New Buildings
13 March 2002 - 8:00am
Designers of new buildings are employing a variety of security measures to make structures more resistent to terrorist attacks.
"Designers of new buildings are thinking of more robust structures in anticipation of possible changes in building codes... building designers are taking measures as simple as locating air intakes near the top of structures, to deter attempts to introduce poisonous gas or biological agents. "
Source:
The New York Times, March 10, 2002
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