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Buildings for Society

Series Overview

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.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

Returning SeriesIn ProductionMiniseries
Original Network
ARTE
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 3 Episodes

26 min per episode

Air Date Window

2026 – Present

Premiered: Sun, Feb 8, 2026

Created By
Cordula Echterhoff

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Sun, Feb 22, 2026

Season 1, Episode 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.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Cordula Echterhoff

Film Editing

Birgit Köster

Producers

Astrid Vandekerckhove, Kathrin Bronnert, Caroline Mutz

Department Leadership Roster

Cordula Echterhoff

Director

Birgit Köster

Editor

Astrid Vandekerckhove

Producer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Buildings for Society.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Buildings for Society

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What is Buildings for Society about?

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.

How many seasons does Buildings for Society have?

Buildings for Society comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Buildings for Society?

Key cast members in Buildings for Society include Edda Fischer.

Who created or directed Buildings for Society?

Buildings for Society was developed and directed by Cordula Echterhoff.