Breakthroughs in designing correctional institutions, courthouses, mental health facilities, buildings for the elderly, and child care centers are presented. In recognition of the increasingly important social, ecological, and economic factors influencing such structures, the book presents design concepts that are easily adaptable to individual projects. New and renovated buildings are discussed and extensively illustrated to spotlight the many unique problems and solutions posed by institutional architecture. For example, interior planning of correctional facilities is beginning to stress new concepts of privacy. To achieve effective results, all-embracing programs involving client retraining, counseling, healthcare, recreation, and the nurturing of family ties must be conducted in physical spaces that acknowledge the requirements of such activities. This book is indexed and contains 450 photographs and illustrations. (Author abstract modified)