Washington State Penitentiary Health Services Expansion
The 50,000 SF building was a full hospital replacement which includes 60 beds, four close-watch rooms, exam rooms, procedure rooms, x-ray rooms, optometry and pharmacy.
The Health Services Building will act as the penitentiary’s lone source for the population’s medical needs. The building is currently the 12th at the Penitentiary to be certified LEED® Silver by the U.S. Green Building Council. Sustainability was on the forefront during the planning and construction of this building. Reusing an abandoned steam tunnel provided a route for the new storm drain, eliminating the need for costly excavation. Updates to technology, such as upgrading to digital x-rays, will have a positive impact on the facility’s hazardous waste. More than 21 percent of recycled materials were used in the construction and 88 percent of the construction waste was recycled.
