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3. Prison Architecture
How can we build environments which enclose without being punitive? A look at new prisons in Switzerland and Germany where architects have created light, welcoming spaces in order to aide the rehabilitation process.
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Buildings for Society is a documentary TV series that premiered on ARTE on February 8, 2026. It has 1 season and 3 episodes so far and is still airing new episodes. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 3 "Prison Architecture", aired on February 22, 2026.
How can we build architectural environments that help children learn, provide dignity and protection to the most vulnerable, and help offenders rehabilitate? This series looks at new schools, prisons, and homeless shelters whose architects have used innovative techniques to create buildings that help society.
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3 episodes · 1 season
2026 · 3 episodes · Last episode: 8 months ago
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How can we build environments which enclose without being punitive? A look at new prisons in Switzerland and Germany where architects have created light, welcoming spaces in order to aide the rehabilitation process.
E2
How can we build spaces for the most vulnerable in society? In Vienna, Frankfurt and Lyon, there are building projects that have been designed for homeless people to provide shelter, dignity, protection and community.
E1
How can architects build spaces where people coexist peacefully and feel good? This episode focuses on schools. In Austria, in Denmark, and in France newly built educational establishments with innovative architecture are transforming how children learn and how teachers teach.
Created by Cordula Echterhoff
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The most recent episode of Buildings for Society, Season 1 Episode 3 "Prison Architecture", aired on February 22, 2026.
Buildings for Society has 1 season with 3 episodes in total.
Buildings for Society first aired on ARTE on February 8, 2026.
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