Joseph M. Mrak
AIA, LEED AP, CPTED, NCARB
Consulting, Planning And Architecture
Certifications:
— NCARB Certified
— LEED Accredited Professional
— Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)
Licensed Architect:
Indiana | Florida | Georgia | Illinois | Kentucky | Michigan | Missouri | North Carolina | Ohio | South Carolina | Tennessee | West Virginia
Education:
Bachelor of Architecture
Ball State University
Education:
Bachelor of Environmental Design
Ball State University
Joe Mrak has been the driving force behind many unique architectural innovations in corrections, justice, and public safety projects for over 43 years. A registered Architect in twelve states, he is certified in CPTED—Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design. Joe’s experience as the architectural lead for more than 300 justice projects and his many award-winning security and technology innovations that are now the industry standard make him one of the most sought-after consultants in the industry. Joe leads the consulting, planning, and design efforts as president of Securitecture, an architectural firm specializing in corrections, justice, and public safety in the Midwest and Southeastern United States.
Key Accomplishments
Architectural
- Lead architect on more than 300 justice and public safety design projects; unparalleled expertise in the field
- 300+ justice projects with over 20,000 detention beds and 90+ courtrooms
- More than 4 million justice square feet and over $1.5 billion in construction costs
- Developed innovative architectural features which are now the standard in facilities design for justice, corrections, and public safety
- Award-winning form and function innovations, including modular steel cell and component jail design and construction, integrated electronic security systems, and low-maintenance jail interiors.
- Pioneered the jail design concepts of:
- modular steel cells with showers
- continuous rear perimeter plumbing chase
- double envelope design
- elevated control room
- industrialized building envelope
- modularized interior wall panels
- Implemented the following firsts in innovative jail design features in several states:
- use of modular steel cells
- touchscreen security automation system; PLC security automation system
- aerobic aeration lagoon septic system
- video visitation system
- podular jail design and construction
- direct supervision design
- Became premier corrections expert in the Midwest
- Training seminars on design, policies and procedures within design and construction of criminal justice and public safety facilities
- Developed security consulting practice from enhanced justice and public safety professional services
- Awards from the American Institute of Architects Justice Facilities Review and numerous other industry organizations
Professional Associations
- American Correctional Association (ACA)
- American Institute of Architects (AIA)
- American Jail Association (AJA)
- Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA); Indiana Sheriffs’ Association (ISA); Michigan Sheriffs’ Association (MSA)
- Indiana Association of County Commissioners (IACC)
- Indiana Society of Chicago (ISOC)
- National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)
- Knights of Columbus
- Waterscape Homeowners Association; Past President & Board of Directors Member
Honors and Awards
American Institute of Architects—Justice Facilities Review
2011 – Kalamazoo County Juvenile Home; Kalamazoo, MI (Merit Award)
2008 – Hamilton County Juvenile Services Center; Noblesville, IN
2001 – Cass County Jail; Logansport, IN
1999 – Pulaski County Justice Center; Winamac, IN
1997 – Harrison County Justice Center; Corydon, IN
1997 – Blackford County Security Center; Hartford City, IN
1996 – Fishers Police Station; Fishers, IN
1994 – Howard County Criminal Justice Center; Kokomo, IN
1991 – Dearborn County Law Enforcement Center; Lawrenceburg, IN
AIA Southwest Michigan Chapter Design Award
2009 – Kalamazoo County Juvenile Home
American Council of Engineering Companies
2004 – Marion County Arrestee Processing Center
2004 – West Lafayette Police Station
American Concrete Institute
1997 – Harrison County Justice Center
Guest Speaker
- Indiana Association of Chiefs of Police: “Building a New Police Station”
- Florida Chiefs of Police Association: “Latest Trends in Police Station Design”
- Ball State University College of Architecture and Planning: “CAP Conversations”
- Indiana Association of County Commissioners: “911 Consolidation—Getting it Right the First Time”