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Architects Developing Security Measures For New Buildings

Posted by: Abhijeet Chavan
Thanks to: Abhijeet Chavan
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. "

Full Story: More Attention to Security in Designing Buildings
Source: The New York Times, March 10, 2002
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