The THERMOMASS Building Insulation System helped the Mecklenburg County Jail become a secure, energy efficient facility. With the durable, rugged interior and exterior finishes of the insulated concrete walls, this correctional facility provides the strength and integrity needed in a justice center without compromising thermal performance or its aesthetic quality.

Phase I, consisting of 1,004 secure beds, was completed in December 1996. The housing pods are organized horizontally around a circulation spine and vertically by the stacking of cells and dayrooms. Arrest processing, public reception, administrative and medical treatment areas occupy the lower three floors.