Continuing Education

WBDG03 Planning for Secure Buildings

Course: WBDG03
Duration: 1.5 hour
Learning Units: 1.5 LU
Prerequisites: None
HSW: Yes

Security and safety have become paramount in buildings. But it is essential to balance the approach to security with other project requirements and goals. This course will introduce you to the key elements of determining and analyzing the risks and threats to your building and provide recommendations and responses for a balanced approach to safety and security in building projects.

Learning Objectives

By completing this course you will learn and be able to:

• Define the synergies and tradeoffs associated with balancing security and sustainable site planning
• List 5 synergies to consider when balancing security and energy
• Understand the possible attacks and threats to consider in a risk assessment and vulnerability analysis
• Understand appropriate countermeasures for possible threats
• Describe elements of the risk and vulnerability assessment process
• Explain the intent of the UFC/IFC Security Design Criteria

Instructions

1. Read the required WBDG pages.
   All course materials are contained within the pages found in the Whole Building Design Guide. You are not required to utilize any of the links or additional resources while taking this course. There is no time limit for reading the materials. However, you are encouraged to continue learning beyond the course requirements at your leisure and convenience.
   
   Please read the following pages in their entirety.
   • Balancing Security/Safety & Sustainability Objectives
   • Provide Security for Building Occupants and Assets
   • Threat/Vulnerability Assessments and Risk Analysis
   • UFC/IFC Security Design Criteria Overview and Comparison
   
   To move from page to page within each course, click on the links located in the upper right hand corner in the gray WBDG Continuing Education box located on each required page. Within the WBDG Continuing Education section, navigate using the links on the page or the breadcrumb links located at the top of each page.
2. Take the Test.
   Upon completion of the test and a passing grade of 80% or more, you will receive a certificate of completion and your learning units will be processed with the AIA. Other professionals must submit their certificate of completion to their professional organization for credit.
3. Complete and Submit the Evaluation Form and Affidavit.
   To receive your certificate of completion or learning units, you must complete and submit the evaluation form and affidavit.

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