Potreba po ločitvi med zemljišči in zagotavljanju varnosti se je pojavila zgodaj v zgodovini. Ograje kot rezultat tega procesa predstavljajo del arhitekturne in pokrajinske podobe podeželskega in urbanega prostora. S spreminjanjem pojmovanja varnosti so se spreminjali tudi oblika, material in funkcija ograj. Vsa ta različnost se odseva v podobi prostora, ki ga oplemeniti ali pa razvrednoti, ne glede na to, da imamo ograje večkrat le za manj pomemben del oblikovanja prostora oziroma so v ospredju tehnične lastnosti. Področje oblikovanja ograj bolj ali manj spretno urejajo prostorski akti lokalnih skupnosti. Stanje na terenu pa je različno. V članku predstavljamo model vrednotenja ograj, s katerim želimo bralce bolje seznaniti s to problematiko, obenem pa pomagati odgovornim deležnikom pri sprejemanju prostorskih aktov in projektantom ter izvajalcem pri graditvi, z namenom doseganja kakovostno oblikovanega bivalnega prostora. // The need to separate land lots and provide security for people and property arose early in history. Fences, as a result of this process, are an element of the architectural and landscape image in both rural and urban spaces. The evolution of the concept of security has been followed by the changes in the design, materials and functions of the fences and walls. All this variety is reflected in the image of the urban space, enhancing or reducing its value. The field of fence design is regulated, with more or less finesse, by spatial acts of local authorities. Fence, in practice, outcomes vary. In the scope of the research study, we undertook to develop a model to evaluate fences. With this model, we aim to acquaint the readers with the topic, assist the responsible stakeholders in their adoption of spatial development acts, as well as designers and contractors in their construction, with a view to achieving high quality design of the residential environment.