the interfaith forum on religion, art and architecture
For every issue we publish, Faith & Form features one article here on our website. As each new issue is distributed, our home page is updated with the latest featured article. Previously posted articles will remain on the website and will be accessible from this page. Our online article archive goes back to 2006.
Transforming religious architecture in an age of climate emergency. It has become common to use words such as “crisis” and “catastrophe” in descriptions about the state of the climate. As the impact of climate change has become increasingly visible, it’s easy … [continue]
Saint Benedict Parish was established in 2012 to serve the growing community of Milton, Ontario, Canada. Guided by the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, and formed under the charism of Saint Benedict, the parish building committee engaged our firm, … [continue]
A cemetery in England presents a notable example of how a faith community can take action in response to environmental concerns, underline the theology of Earth stewardship, and seek inspiration in history and religious traditions. The Bushey Cemetery … [continue]
The Cambridge Central Mosque in earth harmony As a “place of prostration,” the term mosque originates from the Arabic word masjid to denote a religious space or a place of worship for Muslims. The mosque in a non-Muslim context is a symbol, a point of … [continue]
St. Patrick’s in New York adopts state-of-the-art geothermal efficiency while preserving history. Light is an essential religious metaphor and also an elemental ally in architecture, revealing the intricacies of color, space, and form. An extensive … [continue]
In 1962 Rachel Carson wrote Silent Spring. It was one of the first scientific publications to raise awareness about the harm being done to the environment by the use of synthetic pesticides. Her research helped spark the modern environmental movement. Because … [continue]
Integrating art, ornament, and architecture to serve evolving congregations. As designers for various works including Park Avenue Synagogue in New York, New York, MBB Architects has entered into a fruitful collaboration with Amy Reichert Architecture + … [continue]
How a contemplative design process might help us to create spaces of connectivity. Every time I think about my childhood in Kolkata, India, the image that first comes to mind is that of a grand, ornate, white marble temple – the Birla Mandir – that sits … [continue]
Over time, the purpose and the people that worship facilities were built for evolves, and as a response so too must the facilities. Therefore, ministry leaders should create a facilities master plan process every five to ten years in parallel with their … [continue]
Exploring the power of sacred architecture in ‘The Story of God with Morgan Freeman’ I am standing under one of the massive bell towers of Chartres Cathedral, an hour outside Paris, steps away from the magnificently carved doorway leading to a blessed … [continue]
