Date of Award
2005
Document Type
Thesis
Handle
https://hdl.handle.net/10365/33053
Publisher
North Dakota State University
Rights
NDSU policy 190.6.2
URI
https://www.ndsu.edu/fileadmin/policy/190.pdf
Abstract
Commonly, the word 'church' is most often associated with Christians, and the word 'church' is both defined as the building for worship, as well as the congregation. The religious building is a space used to worship and build a relationship with God. Architectural design does not have the ability to create that relationship with God. However, a well-designed religious building can contribute to the experience that the congregation has during worship. In Lake Elmo, MN, Common Ground Church is in need of a new religious building. The conceptual basis for the new design is that color, form, sound, and light can stir human emotions toward a higher level of worship. Our perceptual response to these factors in our surrounding built environment can influence our psychological and physiological well-being . Each of the four factors will serve as an effective design tool for the new Common Ground Church.
Recommended Citation
Cain, Jason D., "Color, Light, Form & Sound: A New Religious Building for Common Ground Church" (2005). Architecture Theses. 508.
https://digitalcommons.ndsu.edu/architecture-theses/508