Three new schools provide an alternative to the fortress approach to security.

A cluster of new buildings captures the rugged, free spirit of a rural boarding school in Birmingham, Alabama.

A Bay Area firm creates a customized mountain retreat for outdoorsy clients.

Idyllwild Arts Academy in California gets a world-class performance space on a tight budget.

A striking copper-clad assembly combines the sacred and the secular for a diverse community in Finland.

An innovative use of local materials engenders an inspiring setting for learning in Burkina Faso.

Color and texture create a stimulating environment for the children of a nursery and elementary school complex near Paris.

Three firms collaborate to expand and renovate a popular high school in Arkansas.

Eero Saarinen: The Architect Who Saw the Future will air on PBS December 27. Watch the trailer and a sneak peek clip below.