Designing A PraiseBuilding

What Makes a Praise Building? Choosing Interior Elements Buildings That Are Not Square Rules of Design for PraiseBuildings

 

Renovation of Existing Structures

Renovating Catholic churches How to get big without building Demographic guide strategies Teaching old buildings new tricks

 

Fundraising

Finance committee checklist Liabilities of fundraising The debt-free debate Borrowing for building with bonds Designated gifts Borrowing to build Funding the local church

 

Building Features

Fellowshiphall A Walk Through the Church Entrance A walk through the Foyer Sanctuary A Walk through the Worship Center A Walk through the Bapistry Stack Seating Restrooms A Walk through the restrooms A walk through the nursery site Classrooms A walk through the day school Kitchen Administrative offices A walk through the fellowship Hall

 

Building / New Construction

Should we relocate? When not to build? Master Planning Scope of work Building committee checklist Staying focused during a campaign Why Plan? Building begins with vision Contracts Construction progress schedule Before you build-6 things to consider Hiring an architect Hiring contractors

 

Reuse of Existing Structures

Checklist: Choosing the right location Land use and zoning Religious land use Church site selection Site development limitations

 

Structural Elements

Masonry Roofing Columns Plaster/Walls What kind of Elevator? Windows/doors

 

Technology

Internet / Web Site Lighting Let there be light Sound System Foyer Speaker Systems Heating / Air Conditioning Heating and Cooling considerations