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Holden, Tom – School Business Affairs, 1997
After a $7 million arson fire destroyed part of a Virginia Beach high school, about 1,200 students were temporarily relocated to a refurbished former mini-mall, and a 16-month recovery project was initiated. The new design improved library and art facilities. School officials have since learned to fight fire with simple precautions, such as…
Descriptors: Alarm Systems, Building Design, Fire Protection, High Schools
Progressive Architecture, 1978
Security in buildings ranges from simple locks to elaborate electronic systems. Most buildings do not need the level of sophistication it is possible to achieve. A survey of these products, however, is appropriate to appreciate their potential and variety. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Alarm Systems, Building Design, Crime, Doors