Thoughtful Planning Needed for School Security
Over the past two years a number of “personal bullet proof shield” products have been heavily promoted as a low-cost...
Architecture and Design for Today’s Schools: Secure and Inviting
Architects are increasingly asked to consider security—and especially ballistic security—when designing or renovating...
Designing for the Job at Hand: If We Can Do It, We Will Do It
Ballistic glazing isn’t only for stopping bullets. From weather-hardened research stations to zoo and aquarium...
Crime Doesn’t Pay…Unless You’ve Hit Viral Marketing Gold
Take a real life botched robbery (trust me, you can’t make this video up), add in a catchy little jingle and voila,...
Architects Use Bulletproof Glass to Protect from Harsh Weather
In many parts of the US, the major threat to a busy government office or university building is not a terrorist cell or...
Architects and Contractors: Bulletproof Glass Installation is Finish Work
Ballistic glass stops bullets, but it’s not absolutely impervious to damage–especially during installation. If...
The Evolution of Architectural Glass
Clear, tinted, bulletproof, solar, energy efficient – the list goes on. Glass is a staple in both residential and...