If you were unable to attend this course live, the recording will be posted in the next few weeks.
This panel convenes leading experts to explore innovative adaptive reuse strategies for underutilized faith-based buildings across the United States. Hear from several different perspectives on the critical challenges faced by institutions that are closing or falling into disrepair, in both rural and urban contexts. Discussions will range from the complexities of leveraging historic tax credits to offset developer costs, to how to navigate SEC approval and conversion processes. This session is designed for architects seeking practical, innovative strategies to transform faith structures into vibrant new community assets.
Partners for Sacred Places announced the winners of the 2024 Faith & Form Awards for Religious Architecture & Art.
2024 Faith & Form Award Winners
Recording of Virtual Awards Reception
The International Religious Art and Architecture Awards Program virtual awards reception, co-sponsored by Faith & Form, Partners for Sacred Places, and the AIA Interfaith Design Knowledge Community, took place on July 23rd.
Link to Virtual Reception Recording
2026 Submission cycle now open
or you could share what pain points churches committee's / decision makers have? ------------------------------ Youssef Matta Principal Impact Architects, LLC Gilbert, AZ -------------------------- read more
Repurposing Sacred Spaces: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities in Adaptive Reuse Earns 1 LU Thursday, October 16, 2025 | 12 - 1pm ET This panel convenes leading experts to explore innovative adaptive read more
What are the Churches' committees / decision makers most common pain points for liturgical vs. non-liturgical denominations, in your experience? ------------------------------ Youssef Matta Principal read more
I agree with Scott-great questions. Often smaller or start-up faith-based projects come with small budgets. How do you strategize with church representatives to align funds with design priorities? I agree read more
I agree with Scott-great questions. Often smaller or start-up faith-based projects come with small budgets. How do you strategize with church representatives to align funds with design priorities? I read more
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