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SMOKY HILL VINEYARD CHURCH, AURORA, COLO. Smoky Hill Vineyard Church in Aurora, Colo., founded in 1991, was growing and needed to upgrade its building with a commercial-strength audio, video and control system for a newly remodeled main auditorium, as well as to provide AV support throughout the building.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Report documents impact of crowdfunding as alternative way to raise capital for smaller projects, such as church renovations and new building Crowdfunding, the practice of investing in projects through the use of a crowd-supported, web-based fundraising campaign, shows significant promise for attracting investors to smaller real estate projects and getting them off the architect’s drawing...
 
 
 
 
 
 
In this turbulent economy, it seems everyone is trying to save money. One of the ways construction companies are increasing their bottom lines is through the use of PlanGrid, a relatively new app for the iPad and iPhone that allows architects to communicate directly with foremen on a worksite to transfer and even make changes to blueprints.
 
 
 
 
 
 
On the surface, there’s physically not a lot of difference between many contemporary churches and a performing arts center. Sure, the purposes of the facilities are different, but the functionality is basically the same. So while there are similarities, the differences are important enough that oftentimes hiring someone with skill and experience in designing and building houses for worship can...
 
 
 
 
 
 
Last month the Washington, D.C.-based American Institute of Architect (AIA) reported the second negative reading in its Architecture Billings Index (ABI) following five months of increased activity. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate 9-12 month lag time between architecture billings and construction spending.
 
 
 
 
 
 
ABRAHAM LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL REOPENS IN ANAHEIM, CALIF. More than 100 workers were on site daily as construction reached completion for the new Abraham Lincoln Elementary School in the Anaheim City School District. Construction started in early 2011 on one of the oldest schools in the district. The architect of record’s, (San Jose, Calif.-based BCA Architects’) reported goal was to...
 
 
 
 
 
 
First Baptist Church Covington (FBCC) in Covington, La., wanted its Recreation Outreach Center, known as The ROC, to project an image of excitement and fun. The reported result is, they succeeded. The center’s target users, the youth of the church and the greater community, have overwhelmingly responded to its bright colors, high-tech amenities and comfortable furnishings—all of which bring...
 
 
 
 
 
 
Risen Savior Lutheran Churchin Basehor, Kansas, is a remarkably solid, traditional and old-looking, yet brand new, building.Mark Curfman ofUrban Architecture Studio of Kansas City, Mo., and Jerry Frese of local J.M. Frese Construction worked in concert to create a very traditional church within a tight budget using structural insulated panels (SIPs).
 
 
 
 
 
 
Automating emergency lights with wireless technology helps simplify (and ensure) compliance for church facilities managers What can church architects learn about campus design for higher education? When professors and students step onto a campus of higher education, they focus on teaching and learning and trust the administration to provide a safe, secure environment—and the administration...
 
 
 
 
 
 
A Q&A with Croft Architecture's Mark Freeman on church design that incorporates new thinking in fitness facility design direction Church fitness facility design could benefit from a different look, a different positioning, reports Director of Church Design Mark Freeman of Kennesaw, Ga.’s Croft & Associates. Here, WFD asks Freeman about his firm’s approach on Kennesaw State...
 
 
 
 
 
 
Designing for the electronic canvas Increasingly in today’s churches, the question is not “one screen or two?” but rather “how can we create visual experiences?” Video technology has long supplanted the acetate overhead projection of years ago, but like transparencies, the world of video has changed—once...
 
 
 
 
 
 
When construction began on Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, a new Catholic church in Woodinville, Wash., church leadership and the architect, Seattle-based Broderick Architects, turned to Olympia’s CCI Solutions as consultant for acoustics and systems integrator for the audio system.
 
 
 
 
 
 
A WFD exclusive Q&A reveals that the success of a technology-driven church may depend on how well volunteers can learn and use AVL systems In the technological world that defines the 21st Century, church congregations are often stimulated by the audio, video and lighting systems a worship space has to offer. The problem is that although AVL systems...
 
 
 
 
 
 
Martin OmniLine Micro Array System Adorns Dome The Congress Palace (Ciudad de Oviedo) opened in the heart of Spain’s Asturian capital has reportedly become the newest symbol of its spectacular architecture.
 
 
 
 
 
 
A look at the expansion of a HOW national treasure in Wisconsin In fall 2008, the First Unitarian Society of Madison completed a major new addition to its Frank Lloyd Wright-designed National Historic Landmark Meeting House. Originally commissioned by the First Unitarian Society in1946 and completed in 1951, the Wright Meeting House has been hailed...
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Editors' Picks

Universe Collection Designer SSL Series Luminaire

AAL designed the Universe Collection of customizable decorative luminaries to “transcend architectural styles past and present.” Available with an IES Type 3 or 5 opal acrylic lens, the product is available with pole, wall and pendant mounting options. Shown here, Universe medium-scale.

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WFD likes this product because: of its ability to add radiance and decorative character to an outdoor gathering space.

Chief | iPad Mounting Solutions

How and where to mount iPads—even in the church setting—is becoming both a concern of functionality and one of aesthetics. The company offers an interface, winner of a 2012 Custom Retailer Exc!te Award, that secures an iPad to a wall or desk.

www.chiefmfg.com

WFD likes this product because: it helps seamlessly integrate control technology, via the iPad, into a space.

Loll Designs | Double-wide Step Stool for Kids

The Loll step stools are ideal for children to use as a sink platform at church. Available in single width and double width, so two can step-up side by side. Loll’s recycled material is sourced mainly from single-use milk jug containers.

www.lolldesigns.com

WFD likes this product because: it’s designed with kids in mind, the material is planet-friendly, and it’s right for indoor-outdoor use.

EcoPower Wall Mount Facet

TOTO’s proprietary EcoPower technology harnesses the kinetic energy of running water to power faucet and flush valve applications. EcoPower also eliminate routine battery replacement and battery waste disposal and does away with the need for hard wiring—along with monthly electrical costs.

www.totousa.com

WFD likes this product because: of its hands-free operation and energy savings.
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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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