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.
Hear from our community's leaders, who share leading-edge scholarship and practice.
Exploring Architecture, Culture, and Spirituality in Chicago
Enter ACSF’s $10,000 International Design Competition
Registration Deadline: September 27, 2025
Submission Deadline: October 27, 2025
The 15th Annual Symposium of the Forum on Architecture, Culture, and Spirituality will be held in Varanasi, India, in partnership with the Indian Institute of Technology, Banaras Hindu University (IIT BHU).
We recognize and celebrate exceptional work in architecture, landscape architecture, art, design, urbanism, planning, and beyond.
We fund research on the meaning and significance of the built environment. We encourage applicants and proposals from a range of disciplines.
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.
Serve in our new Fellowship Program as either a Senior or Junior Fellow.
