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Quality design doesn’t exist without proper safety considerations.
The design of a building and its surrounding environment serves as the frontline in safety and security. While there are many approaches to implementing and maintaining security, one of our go-to strategies is through CPTED.
Collaborative Design Approach
Safety and security are never afterthoughts for our team. They are integral to our design process. Our team collaborates closely with our safety and security professional, ensuring that security features seamlessly integrate into the overall design.
Safety First
Safety is at the core of our practices. Our team understands the importance of safeguarding your facilities and the people within them. We take pride in implementing cutting-edge security measures to keep you safe.
Elevating Quality
Our designs aren’t just about aesthetics and longevity. We integrate security considerations seamlessly into our designs to create spaces that are both safe and inspiring.
Elgin Community College - Health and Life Sciences Building
Elgin, Illinois
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Geneva, Illinois
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What is CPTED?
CPTED stands for Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design. It is a method of design that encourages the safety of building structures and those within and around them. Through simple additions like bright lighting, fence installation, and informational signage, safety can be encouraged and enforced. Kluber Architects + Engineers has a CPTED-certified Safety and Security Designer on-staff who is available to advise on projects and encourage safe environments.
CPTED is a multi-disciplinary approach to design, which means there are 4 types of changes that can help prevent crime. Those 4 areas include:
- Natural surveillance
- Natural access control
- Territorial reinforcement
- Maintenance and management
There isn’t a “one-size-fits-all” approach for enforcing and maintaining building security. However, CPTED serves as a critical tool for design professionals to use when it comes to implementing a wholesome safety strategy, utilizing the four focus areas included above.
What Are Some Examples of CPTED?
Some examples of CPTED principles being put into practice include defining walkways, repairing any damaged property, installing surveillance systems, and more. CPTED strategies can look different from property-to-property, but the intent of each strategy remains the same: to reduce the likelihood of crime occurring in the space through intentional building design, technology, and environmental details.
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Prioritizing Your Safety
In our ever-evolving world, ensuring safety in building design is crucial. At Kluber, we recognize that this is a priority, which is why we proudly maintain an on-staff Safety and Security Designer. With their specialized expertise, we go beyond aesthetics and functionality by integrating natural surveillance and other security measures into our design. Our dedication to this area of design demonstrates our commitment to creating spaces that withstand the challenges of our times.
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