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.

Ideas, News, and Insights

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

Lindsay Jones Memorial Research Fund Webinar

12.00 – 1.15 EST, Wednesday May 7, 2025 12.00 – 1.15 EST, Wednesday...

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Michael Benedikt Wins the 2025 ACSF Award For Outstanding Achievement

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Bridging East and West Workshop

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Harmony Unveiled: Exploring the Symbiotic Dance of Architecture, Spirituality, and the Living Earth

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Sacred Geometry Workshop

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2025 Salon

in Chicago, Illinois

Exploring Architecture, Culture, and Spirituality in Chicago

2026 India Symposia

Jan 9th - 11th, 2026

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).

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.