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 Symposium

October 7–10, 2026

Exploring Architecture, Culture, and Spirituality in Montréal

Basiělica de Notre-Dame, Montreal, Canada

Ideas, News, and Insights

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

Scale: The Ecotone of the Natural and Urban

Samuel Padron HernandezUniversity of Calgary | Calgary, AB | Canadasamuel.hernandez@ucalgary.ca Philosophy | Spirituality...

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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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From Body to Place: Reawakening Embodied Perception in Design

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Mapping Atmospheres

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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.