Building Security, Handbook for Architectural Planning and Design--------------------------------------------------Whether planning for new construction, renovations, or security upgradesof existing facilities, Building Security: Handbook for ArchitecturalPlanning and Design is the definitive twenty-first century referenceon security design, technology, building operations, and disaster planning.Award-winning architect and author Barbara A. Nadel, FAIA, and over50 national experts provide security design solutions for creatingsafe commercial, institutional, industrial, and residential buildingsin the post-September 11, 2001, environment. Generously illustratedwith 600 photos, drawings, tables, and checklists.--------------------------------------------------Author Biography: Barbara A. Nadel, FAIA, principal of Barbara NadelArchitect, specializes in planning and design of justice, healthcare,and institutional facilities. As an accomplished practitioner and journalist,Ms. Nadel's work on design, security, technology, and business hasappeared in over 100 publications, including Architectural Record,Engineering News Record, and Time Saver Standards for Building Types.She has been interviewed and quoted in many publications and mediaoutlets, including The New York Times, Fox News Channel, The Wall StreetJournal, Newsday, La Libre Belgique, and others. Well known in thearchitecture, design, and construction industry, Ms. Nadel was national2001 Vice President of the American Institute of Architects, servedtwice on the national AIA Board of Directors, chaired the AIA AdvertisingCommittee (responsible for creating a multimillion dollar print andradio advertising campaign), and chaired the AIA Committee on Architecturefor Justice. She has received honor awards for outstanding leadership,service, and impact on the architectural profession. Ms. Nadel isa graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design (Bachelor of Architecture,Bachelor of Fine Arts) and the State University of New York at Binghamton(Bachelor of Arts, Pre-Architecture). She has taught design and isa frequent guest lecturer and design award juror.