The Digital World and Physical Space
Digital technology may be driving us to create physical spaces that more closely link us together, for those rare times when we are in the same place at the same time....
Posted 01/24/2012
readChristmas and Community
What's the church's role in including and strengthening communities -- all throughout the year and especially at Christmastime?
Posted 12/04/2011
readWFX Dallas 2011 IFRAA Session Notes
A new AIA Interfaith Forum on Religion, Art and Architecture track of education sessions targets WFX architect attendees
Posted 11/10/2011
readWhat Can We Learn From Your Church’s Story?
WFX Dallas 2011 is practically around the corner. If you're attending, we want to hear your church's story and share it with other church leaders.
Posted 09/22/2011
readWill Your Church Play a Role in the 2030 Challenge?
"... going green will actually reduce the ongoing operational cost of the building to allow more money for the church's ministry." D. Brady Smith, American Institute of Architects (AIA) member and LEED AP
Posted 07/18/2011
readNACBA Packs Lessons for Churches Seeking Loans
Does your church need a loan for construction? WFM staff recently spoke with church lenders at NACBA in Washington, D.C., over the July 4 weekend to find out if there's money moving and, if so, how a church goes about obtaining a share for renovation or new construction.
Posted 07/07/2011
readWFM Direction Heading into Summer 2011
The WFM staff is inspired by our readers, their engagement, and about the information we can bring to light -- together.
Posted 05/27/2011
readCollaboration Reaches a Higher Level at AIA 2011
Technologies and methodologies for collaborative design and building -- tools that can help refine and improve church facilities moving forward -- are cropping up everywhere.
Posted 05/13/2011
readWF Designer Debuts at AIA in New Orleans
The WF Designer staff scoured the tradeshow floor today at the AIA national convention, gathering news and ideas for church architects, designers, specifiers and builders. Take a look at some highlights of what we found.
Posted 05/12/2011
readAnnouncing WF Designer ...
Worship Facilities Magazine launched a resource for house of worship architects and builders alongside its Mar/Apr 2011 edition. Take a look.
Posted 03/31/2011
readNFMT Insights 2011
WFM's take on the National Facilities Management and Technology tradeshow in Baltimore, Md.
Posted 03/15/2011
readDSE 2011 Roving Report
The 2011 Digital Signage Expo in Las Vegas showcased a number or products and software solutions ideal for houses of worship, from affordable, powerful projectors to turnkey, penny-wise digital signage solutions.
Posted 02/24/2011
readIs spring coming early this year?
Economic indicators and experts' predictions are warmer for churches and the fates of their facilities than you might imagine.
Posted 02/01/2011
readLooking to a New Year in Church Building
McGraw-Hill's recent Construction Outlook report delivers positive building-related indicators for 2011. As for WFM, here's what to expect online and in print.
Posted 11/27/2010
readDay 2 Update: WFX 2010
News on the first Energy Star churches, architectural firm business expansions, and an awesome church tour ...
Posted 11/04/2010
readToday and Yesterday, WFX Atlanta 2010
Random notes from the busy house of worship tradeshow.
Posted 11/03/2010
readBuilding Identity
What happens before you build a facility? Don't you have to know who you are? You'd better.
Posted 10/07/2010
readCall to Action at Catalyst East 2010
Beyond buildings, beyond equipment ... are we doing the motions of church, or are we being the church through our actions?
Posted 10/06/2010
readWanted: A Strong Community Connection
Churches are extending arms to their communities in creative ways, becoming less of a place where members-only congregate and more of a center for true outreach.
Posted 09/22/2010
readA New Resource for Growing Ministries
As a church leader you're heavily focused on community outreach. But when you need to reach out and get help for your growing ministry, where do you turn?
Posted 08/03/2010
readA Change in Pulse
When building-related activity shows signs of movement, either up or down, it seems the AIA is among the first to note the change in pulse. And this time, it's good news on the church front.
Posted 05/21/2010
readAn Info-Seeker’s Dream
The Mar/Apr 2010 issue of WFM racks up the hard-hitting topics -- from green building, innovative fundraising, vision casting, and building out existing commercial space. Don't miss it.
Posted 04/13/2010
readKids and Architecture
What do they have in common? Limitless possibilities and opportunities for growth. Especially in the context of today's community-oriented church.
Posted 02/10/2010
readWednesday at WFX Charlotte (or worth waking up at 4:30 a.m.)
From Pastors Programming to a Q-and-A heavy conference session, WFX Charlotte Day One sparked interesting questions and delivered compelling answers for this editor attendee.
Posted 10/27/2009
readThinking Inside the Box
A WFX Charlotte church tour site, Elevation Church, gives us all a new perspective on working with less.
Posted 10/19/2009
readJuly/Aug 09 In Perspective
As summer winds down, visit us online, send us a Tweet or befriend us on Facebook. I believe you'll find that our hearts share a common passion.
Posted 07/22/2009
readWFX California Day 1 Recap
A whirlwind first day provides excitement, insight
Posted 05/14/2009
readWhat do image magnification, disaster recovery and Joel Osteen have in common?
A splash of thoughts from WFX Fall 08, the opening day of the Expo
Posted 11/07/2008
readWho’s (or what’s) your baby?
Inside the mind of a facility manager and other close up views of WFX Fall 08
Posted 11/06/2008
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