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Housing Unit G- New Construction
Pecos, Texas
Record Architect: Lorraine M. Dailey
Lorraine M. Dailey was asked to design a new Housing Unit for a 384-bed general population. The layout situates all inmate living and dayrooms around the control room. With direct line of sight into inmate areas, the staff is able to monitor and respond swiftly if the need arises.
The building was constructed entirely of precast concrete wall panels and precast concrete double tees for ceiling/roof panels. Concrete panels contribute to design excellence, including sustainability, high performance, efficient construction and occupant health and safety. The benefits of precast include accelerated scheduling, durability, low maintenance costs, good life-cycle performance, high thermal mass, and acoustical isolation. Precast is also:
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