Orange County, N.C. Plans Sustainable Jail

ORANGE COUNTY, N.C. — Orange County recently selected Moseley Architects of Charlotte, N.C., to design the new Orange County Detention Facility. The new jail aims to improve both energy efficiency and mental health care for inmates.

While design is still in its earliest phases, the new jail will likely include a number of sustainable features and cost approximately $20 million. It will replace the current Orange County Jail, which was originally constructed in 1925.

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Wake County Correctional Facilities Go Green

RALEIGH, N.C. — The Wake County Detention Center expansion project and new Justice Center in Raleigh have both achieved LEED Silver status. County commissioners were presented with the honors in early December after their energy conservation efforts earned enough points to qualify for the distinction.

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