Safety and Security Without the Fortress Look.

The article features the architectural design of the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) in New York City. The facility was completed in 2006 and is one of the public-sector emergency-response buildings designed in the U.S. after the September 11 tragedy. Contractors and designers demolished the building's interior partitions, finishes and exterior enclosure making the interior's structure environment-friendly. Because of this, county officials plan to pursue LEED certification for the new building.