Architecture and safety have an interdependent relationship. The design and construction of a building directly impact its safety features. For example, the layout of a building and the placement of exits and emergency systems can affect evacuation time and emergency response. Building materials, structural elements, and engineering techniques can also impact a building's ability to withstand natural disasters, fires, and other hazards.
Moreover, good architecture principles and practices promote safety by optimizing the usage of the available space to reduce risks posed by elements like lousy lighting, poor ventilation, or insufficient accessibility. In essence, buildings that are well designed and constructed with safety features in mind are less prone to accidents or other dangerous incidents.
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