Editor Introduction
The design of buildings encompasses many elements, from the practical to the aesthetic. Well-designed buildings should be functional, and they can also be beautiful and inspiring. But can security systems and building design coexist and complement each other? We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: How does building design impact physical security systems — and vice versa?
Daniel Reichman
Ai-RGUS
One way that building design impacts physical security is in terms of the placement of security hardware such as cameras and access control. Building design should take into account which wires to run and where. This is important because poor camera angles can affect artificial intelligence analytics performance. Specifically, camera angles can obscure important details or warp the view of people and license plates rendering them unrecognizable. A camera that is poorly positioned can have glare or be exposed to the elements, thus greatly reducing its usefulness.
Editor: Larry Anderson
June 13, 2024
Security Informed