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Many homeowners today wish for their houses to be designed with security in mind. The aim is to ensure they can keep everything and everyone inside as safe as possible.

One of the key principles when it comes to design security is to make sure that the perimeter walls are secure enough. The walls to the front should ideally be 1m high in this instance. This would make them tall enough for intruders to have difficulties climbing them, yet not high enough to hide burglars who enter your premises.

The police initiative Secured By Design has also offered suggestions of their own. They recommend that the minimum height for all other perimeters should be 1.8m high with defensive, robust barriers of fences or walls. In addition, more trellises should be included on top in order to create extra height.

In terms of interior layout designs, there are two key elements to consider when looking to introduce security into your build. Firstly, you need to position the rooms to discourage trespassers. Secondly, you have to ensure that you’ve got the best chance of maximising your own safety should anyone enter.

At Coffey Architects, we can build a structure that focuses on security if this is a massive concern for you. By letting us know of your intentions, we can go over the designs with you, even offering input in some areas that you might not have considered. Working closely with clients to achieve their vision has established us as a leading architect operating in London.

If you have a plan in mind, our team can be depended on and give you the support of working with experienced, passionate people.