Cambridge Ridge and Latin High School

The following article is based on an excerpt from “Security Design for Sustainable Buildings and Campuses,” a book released this year by security consulting firm Applied Risk Management. It outlines several areas where sustainability and security collide, and solutions for both areas of facility management.

Outdoor Lighting

With respect to security, the more outdoor lighting a building has, the better. Lighting is considered a deterrent to crime because criminals prefer to carry out their activities under the cover of darkness.