“Sacred spaces” are spaces which have the potential to affirm social justice, inclusion, and diversity, as these tenets are understood in Christianity, Islam and Judaism. Yet such spaces have often historically been contested, and peoples’ access to them denied on account of their gender, race, religious belief, social standing, sexual preference, physical ability, or marital status. Why should this be? Must it always be? Architect Michael Crosbie, himself a builder of spaces, will present different designers’ concepts of what does/can/could constitute sacred space. Inclusion, if a design goal, repudiates exclusionary practices. The result is diversity both inside the sacred spaces and—surprisingly—outside, too.
Michael J. Crosbie, PhD, FAIA, DPACSA, is professor of Architecture at the University of Hartford; the former associate dean of the College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture; and former architecture department chair. He is the sole author, editor, or contributor to more than 75 books on architecture and author of hundreds of articles on architecture, design, practice, and education. Dr. Crosbie contributes frequently to international print and online publications and has lectured widely on architecture here and abroad. He is a registered architect who has practiced with Centerbrook Architects and Steven Winter Associates.
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