Building Committee, Church Building Program, Mainstream Building Programs

Useful Texts & Links

The Building CommitteeThere is no best or ideal building committee. With careful recruiting, however, most churches are able to develop close working groups that make substantial contributions to the quality of the building program. For all the work, the Building Committee job can be a once-in-a-lifetime rewarding opportunity.

Each Community should determine the best organizational structure to be most effective. While each Committee is unique, the issues they must deal with are similar from project to project. It is our observation that certain arrangements can help foster good communication and decision-making...

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Green Building and Sustainable Design

Green building and sustainable design comes with two major benefits: a lower cost of operations and a reduced environmental impact. The former comes via energy and water efficiency, the latter by improved construction processes and use of building elements. Heimsath Architects is proud of its many resources and activities in bringing sustainable design into mainstream building programs.

In recent years, LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) ratings have become the measurement of resource efficiency...

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PROFESSIONAL LINKS

Austin AIA Chapter Mission - We improve our community by advancing the value of architecture.

AIA national Prepare yourself for a rewarding experience with an AIA architect and get the tools you need to get through the five stages of design easily.

texas society of architects The Texas Society of Architects/AIA is the voice for Texas architecture, supporting the creation of safe, beautiful, sustainable environments.

RELIGIOUS LINKS

aaim, austin area inter- religious ministries AAIM envisions a respectful, caring and inclusive community where people of diverse cultures and religions are actively involved in enhancing the quality of life in the Austin area.

Partners for Sacred Places Partners for Sacred Places is the only national, non-sectarian, non-profit organization dedicated to the sound stewardship and active community use of America's older religious properties. Partners provides assistance to the people who care for sacred places while promoting a new understanding of how these places sustain communities.

Envision Church Envision Church is an interactive online resource concerned with liturgy, spirituality, and sacred art and architecture. It is a forum for learning, sharing and networking.