Rapid Deployment Prison

Re-Establishing Order after Disaster

Nationwide

The RPD concept uses cargo containers as a fundamental building component, and can be stacked in a conventional arrangement with canvas tenting covering open areas.

As many as four containers can be stacked vertically to form an energy core, with water harvesting and solar devices, helping to create a self-sustaining prison complex.

The containers can be arranged and customized to accommodate a variety of program needs, including housing, food preparation, training, and administration.

One of the critical needs following a major natural disaster or conflict situation is the re-establishment of the "rule of law." Lack of operable facilities for incarceration further de-stabilizes countries already engaged in disaster recovery, so there must be a solution to replace damaged courts, police facilities, and correctional centers.

500

bed prison

90

days to operation

The United Nations Department of Peacekeeping Operations (UNDPKO) turned to the International Corrections and Prison Association (ICPA) to request assistance in developing a concept for a Rapid Deployment Prison - a facility that could be operable within 90 days. Working closely with representatives from the UN, we created a concept that uses cargo containers as the basic facility component.

Owner

International Corrections and Prisons Association

Client

United Nations Department of Peace Keeping Operations

Awards

Presidents Award

ICPA

Services

Architecture

Markets

Federal
Justice
Risk, Response and Recovery

Regions

Nationwide