Can architecture
help
 us 
come together?
evolve?
make the world better?

Can architecture help us come together?

We are an international community of scholars & practitioners who explore the intersection of spirituality and the built environment.

We believe that the design and experience of the built environment can assist the spiritual development of humanity in service of addressing the world’s most pressing issues.

James Turrell Wins The 2026 ACSF Award For Outstanding Achievement

We are honored to announce that artist James Turrell has been selected for the 2026 ACSF Award for Outstanding Achievement.

2026 Montréal Salon

October 7–10, 2026

Exploring Architecture, Culture, and Spirituality in Montréal

Basiělica de Notre-Dame, Montreal, Canada

2027 Kyoto Symposium

June 2nd—June 6th, 2027

Exploring Architecture, Culture, and Spirituality in Kyoto

Ideas, News, and Insights

Hear from our community's leaders, who share leading-edge scholarship and practice.

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From Give Me a Second to Give Me a Minute: Sanctity of Time in an Accelerated City

Fawaz Folakunmi OkunolaUniversity of Calgary / Calgary / CanadaFawaz.okunola@ucalgary.ca Keywords: Theory, Philosophy, Sacred...

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Workshop route from Mount Royal Park to McGill University
Scale: The Ecotone of the Natural and Urban

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Figure 1: Map of workshop route. Screenshot from Google Maps. Accessed August 18, 2026. https://maps.google.com/.
Mountain & Altar: Cosmic Symbolism in the Chapel and Apartment of Saint André Bessette

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Drawing, Seeing and the Spirit of Place: A Workshop in Contemplative Observation

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Figure 1: Design is Spiritual™, Design + Wellness Reflection Cards, created by Rachael H. Grochowski
From Body to Place: Reawakening Embodied Perception in Design

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Opportunities to Grow

Awards

We recognize and celebrate exceptional work in architecture, landscape architecture, art, design, urbanism, planning, and beyond.

Grants

We fund research on the meaning and significance of the built environment. We encourage applicants and proposals from a range of disciplines.

Scholarships

We offer Symposium Scholarships for individuals early in their careers who are committed to the study and/or practice in the design professions, in relation to culture and spirituality.

Fellowship Program

Serve in our new Fellowship Program as either a Senior or Junior Fellow.