December 15, 2020
Adding to the post of August 19, 2020 . . .
AIA Takes a Stand Against Executions, Solitary Confinement
In a major policy shift, the American Institute of Architects bans its members from designing places for execution, torture, and solitary confinement.
From August 19, 2020
Many years ago Professor Lin Yun remarked that he would love to become involved in the design of prisons. I was struck at that moment with his sincere concern for those behind bars – narrow windows, high windows, lack of privacy, small confined spaces – all meant to control the body and mind. Today, I rejoice.
Submitted by Katherine