Includes bibliographical references (p. 294-298) and index.

Covers a wide variety of religious facilities, including churches of various denominations, mausoleums, synagogues, mosques, temples, and educational spaces. * Covers issues such as consensus-based decision making, site selection, renovation, and code compliance, as well as working closely with parishioners during the decision making process, incorporating iconography, and the emotional impact of space. * The author has more than 25 years of professional experience, including a management role in the design and construction of the 163 million Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Los Angeles.