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There was a time when security was considered the rich man's prerogative in India. The masses, in general, felt that since it's the rich who are subjected to burglaries and thefts, electronic security systems and devices are their takeaways. However, few would disagree that this perception is fast changing in these times, reports S D Khan.
A safe and secure building is the bare essential today. And there are reasons that buttress this contention. If we look closely, the average incomes of Indian households have risen considerably over the past decade or so. The burgeoning middle-class, which comprises a substantial chunk of the population, is thinking beyond the necessities. Take tier-I and tier-II cities for example, where a considerable lot of homes of even the salaried are adorned with luxury items. Protection and safety is undoubtedly on the occupants' minds all the time.
A safe and secure building is the bare essential today. And there are reasons that buttress this contention. If we look closely, the average incomes of Indian households have risen considerably over the past decade or so. The burgeoning middle-class, which comprises a substantial chunk of the population, is thinking beyond the necessities. Take tier-I and tier-II cities for example, where a considerable lot of homes of even the salaried are adorned with luxury items. Protection and safety is undoubtedly on the occupants' minds all the time.
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- MGS Architecture January-February 2012
