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New Book Explores What Makes a Sacred Place Sacred Architect Douglas R. Hoffman, AIA, former denominational architect for the United Methodist Church, and current manager of the Cleveland office of Weber Murphy Fox architectural firm, has recently released his latest book, Seeking the Sacred in Contemporary Religious Architecture, with Kent State University Press of Kent, Ohio. Hoffman explores sacredness in houses of worship and examines the critical question of what architectural elements contribute to make sacred space. Find more information at: |
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Saint-Gobain Avancis PowerMax Solar, Now in U.S. Saint-Gobain Solar expanded its North American product offering with the introduction of Avancis PowerMax premium class photovoltaic (PV) modules. PowerMax combines Copper–Indium–Selenide (CIS) solar power technology with a sophisticated slim design, providing an efficient and effective energy solution. WFD likes this product because: it delivers sleek aesthetics and reported straightforward installation. |
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Simonton Windows Now in Autodesk Simonton Windows, supplier of energy-efficient vinyl windows and doors, now offers its product lines on AutoDesk for architects, engineers and design professionals. The online building design process tool includes Simonton ProFinish product lines for new construction applications and the Simonton Reflections 5500 Series for replacement window specifications. WFD likes this product because: it offers options for both new building and renovation. |
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Lutron Diva C.L Dimmer The slim Diva C.L dimmer is designed to dim a variety of light sources on the market, including dimmable CFLs, LEDs, halogen and incandescent bulbs. The product uses Lutron’s HED Technology, allowing the dimmer to mix and match different loads on the same circuit. WFD likes this product because: it captured a coveted 2011 Edison Best New Product Award in the energy and sustainability category. |
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Architecture Jerry L. Halcomb, AIA, is founder and CEO of HH Architects Inc. (www.hharchitects.com) in Dallas. He can be reached at: jhalcomb@hharchitects.com Read More |
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Tomorrow's Campus Today Kenn Sanders is an architectural designer who has been creating leading edge campuses for over 50 years. He has completed work on hundreds of church campuses across North America. Kenn Sanders' "illustrated planning" shapes environments that fit the transparent lifestyle desired by today's churches. Kenn can be reached at: kennsanders@cox.net, (480) 419-0915, Scottsdale, Ariz., Facebook – Kenn Sanders Illustrated Planning. |
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Design & Architecture Ron Geyer is an architect in Greenville, S.C., who helps churches—new and old—make smart decisions about the buildings and spaces they inhabit and use in ministry. |
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