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How design helped transform sight and sound in one liturgical worship setting Liturgical churches historically employ a cruciform floor plan—a long, narrow nave flanked by left and right transepts. In contrast, non-liturgical churches are oftentimes designed with fan-shaped seating—providing a better view of the platform from most of a...
 
 
 
 
 
 
Along the eye-catching thoroughfare of Central Park Boulevard an isolated airplane hangar—one of the last vestiges of the site’s history—was rapidly deteriorating. A unique opportunity existed to tell the story of the site, while facilitating the living out of “His story” (i.e., the Gospel). Today, the historic Hangar 61 is home to...
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pella partners with Green Builder Media to showcase products in state-of-the-art Vision House—opening on Earth Day 2012 It sounds like a futuristic movie scene: a woman at work uses her smart phone to remotely unlock her front door for a repairman. As the sunny winter day turns into evening, her time-activated home automation system lowers the...
 
 
 
 
 
 
Just what can this tool do for your church building project? Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a 3D CAD tool that captures the geometry of walls, foundations, frames, roofs, and window systems of a building. BIM software is used during the collaborative design process and, when used correctly, can be both timesaving and moneysaving during a church construction project. “BIM in itself is...
 
 
 
 
 
 
A short but breathtaking drive from trendy Aspen, in Snowmass, Colo., St. Benedict's Monastery reflects the natural serenity of its majestic surroundings. Nestled in a valley on several thousand acres in western Colorado's Elk Mountains, the monastery offers spectacular views of nearby Mt. Sopris’ twin summits. The location is reportedly an idyllic environment for the Benedictine monks who mix...
 
 
 
 
 
 
Before the economic downturn hit, one South Carolina church merged ancient practices with modern materials—leaving an example of structural efficiency for churches today
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dri-Design introduces its new Tapered Series architectural metal wall panel system. The innovative design reportedly allows each individual panel face to taper top to bottom, bottom to top, left to right or right to left. Architects and designers can create random patterns or regimented patterns including waves, bonds, running bonds and shingles. The Tapered Series offers Dri-Design’s...
 
 
 
 
 
 
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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:
www.kentstateuniversitypress.com/2010/seeking-the-sacred-in-contemporary-religious-architecture/


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.

www.saint-gobain.com

WFD likes this product because: it delivers sleek aesthetics and reported straightforward installation.

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.

www.simontonwindow.com

WFD likes this product because: it offers options for both new building and renovation.

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.

www.lutron.com

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

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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.
Email: rgeyer@cgdarch.com

Voice: 864-360-9292

Twitter: @rongeyer

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