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Safety-Focused School Layouts

Tower Pinkster Designs This High School to Be Adaptive to Terror

— October 9, 2019 — Art & Design
With an increase in shootings at educational institutions, many architects search for some resolve and protection through strategic concrete implementation of their skills-- as a result, many seek to reimagine the traditional school layout. American practice Tower Pinkster is the latest example of that as it optimizes a high school layout in Michigan to work to "reduce the number of student casualties in the event of a terror attack."

The institution boasts curved hallways that limit the line of sight and is divided into segments that are separated by "fire doors" that can be directly operated by a button. Moreover, Tower Pinkster install intermittent barriers "for schoolchildren to hide behind" in case of an attack. In addition, classrooms will have an internal locking mechanism, windows will be bullet-proof, and there will be short blockades behind classroom doors that can also provide cover.
Trend Themes
1. Safe School Designs - Opportunities for architects to innovate in the design of safe and secure school layouts by integrating advanced technologies and safety features.
2. Terrorism Resistant Architecture - Innovative architectural solutions integrating advanced technologies, such as biometric security systems and blast-resistant materials, to develop structures that resist terrorist attacks.
3. Adaptive School Layouts - Opportunities for architects to create adaptive school layouts, that can respond to emergency situations and protect students and faculty members while minimizing the loss of life.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture and Construction - Architects and contractors can provide innovative solutions for educational institutions by designing and building secure school layouts that prioritize safety of students and faculty.
2. Security Technology - Opportunities exist for companies that provide advanced security technologies, such as smart locks, surveillance systems, and biometric sensors, to integrate them into school designs, providing a more effective and safer environment.
3. Education and Safety Training - Education and training companies can provide specialized training to help schools respond to emergency situations, and also train students and teachers on safety protocols in case of a potential terror attack.
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