Places of worship across the United States often adhere to traditional architectural styles, with Gothic, Romanesque, or Colonial Revival being the most prominent. At the same time, a growing number of religious institutions are incorporating more...
Designing lighting for a house of worship involves balancing functionality, aesthetics, and atmosphere. The lighting must support various activities, enhance architectural features, and create the right ambiance for worship services. The lighting atmosphere should...
Are you still living with lighting dimmers and conventional fixtures? Did your church stage lighting budget take the biggest hit during your latest technology renovation, or are you simply struggling to get what you need out of your current system? You’re not alone....
In the complex sphere of church safety and security, it's easy to become engrossed in the latest technological solutions and programmatic strategies. Yet, have you considered the role that architectural design and the layout of your building can play in fostering a...
These 4 steps can help you create a place where people feel safe to be vulnerable in their worship
It’s easy to get excited about the new mixing console or video wall. But it’s the smaller details that can make or break how well your production systems support the ministry long term.
XTEN-AV, the pioneer software in automation of AV design completely over the cloud, has announced the launch of yet another product to revolutionize design and sales in the AV industry. X-VRSE, by XTEN-AV, is a VR solution that allows users to design and visualize...
Moving forward, how churches will operate is evolving before our eyes. As a result, churches and campuses will have to evolve as well. We reached out to architects, builders, and designers and asked them to share some resilient and enduring trends that promise to influence the future of church design.
Why is it important to include IT and AVL integration into the planning process of any new build or renovation project your church is undergoing?
An approach that emphasizes innovative, cost effective solutions over trying to fix every problem with high-end technology.
Setting and adhering to a realistic target project budget is one of the most critical yet most difficult tasks for any project owner. It is often made more difficult in challenging economic times of labor and material availability uncertainty and rising...
A project scope of work, often referred to as “SOW” is an essential aspect of any design and construction project. It defines what is expected as an outcome of the project and is an essential first step in any project. Anyone who has ever planned a home...
When planning for any upgrade to a church’s existing facility or a new building project, consider these things regarding the safety of your congregants and community
Over the last 20 years, America has faced a growing number of attacks on public buildings, schools, and churches. When planning for any upgrade to a church’s existing facility or for a new building project, there are fundamental things churches need to consider...
Last month we covered the three primary project delivery methods; Design-Bid-Build, Construction Management, & Design-Build and reviewed the advantages and disadvantages of each method considering the challenging current construction market conditions. This...
There is probably no more important decision a project owner team is faced with than what delivery method they will select for their capital project. So, what does “project delivery method” mean? Most people are familiar with the primary roles...
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