Prison Architect: Cell Block Layout for Heat Reduction

In Prison Architect, managing heat in cell blocks is crucial to maintaining a healthy and safe environment. One of the key factors that can affect the grade of your cell block layout is the temperature. In this article, we will discuss some effective strategies for reducing heat in your prison's cell blocks.

Secure Doors and Permanent Lockdown

To reduce the risk of fires and maintain a cool environment, consider placing cells under permanent lockdown with secure doors. This will prevent prisoners from moving around freely and reduce the likelihood of accidents. Additionally, having guards deliver food to the prisoners through the door's food flap can help keep the area organized and reduce congestion.

Metal Detectors and Guard Dogs

Populated areas such as canteens are prone to heat buildup. To mitigate this issue, consider deploying metal detectors and patrolling guard dogs at the entrance of your canteen. This will help prevent contraband from entering the area and reduce the risk of fires.

Armed Guards for Higher Security Sectors

For higher-security sectors, it is essential to deploy armed guards to prevent violent outbreaks. This can be achieved by assigning multiple canteens or cell blocks to one kitchen or laundry facility using the SHIFT key while left-clicking each destination.

Supply-and-Demand Management

When building a canteen, keep in mind that there will be many prisoners mingling in one area simultaneously. To manage supply and demand effectively, consider showing a small supply- and-demand tab above every canteen detailing how much food is required by inmates and how much is being prepared by cooks.

Food Distribution Overlay

To ensure that your inmates receive adequate food, consider using the food distribution overlay found under logistics to display which kitchens are supplying food to each canteen. This will help you identify any potential issues with supply and demand.

Multiple Eating Opportunities

It is highly recommended that you allow prisoners two or more opportunities to eat during a

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