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70. Mission Outside the Box. Architect Innovator Series

At Door Of Hope church in Launceston, part of the building is leased to a fitness gym. It also has childcare, conference, allied health, dance studio, mechanics training, social housing and much more.
What if the church had no buildings? What would we build first to serve the mission that Jesus gave us? 

69. Managing Risk. Architect Innovator Series

Being good stewards means getting value and not just financial. How can churches manage development risk?

68. How to Fund Church Projects. Architect Innovator Series

The ways forward for funding are often combined to reach the target sum needed...

67. Key Worker Housing. Architect Innovator Series

Wexham Park Key Worker Housing
Fees spent on professional advice before design can save hundreds of thousands later as well as getting a better solution.

66. Get Out In The Rain

Stonework damaged by stormwater overflow
 This is the ideal opportunity to take a look at how your building is performing...read on

65. Clients Guide to Architecture: Full Booklet

Encounter Baptist. Photo Aaron Pocock
How can an architect help you to build? There are many ways that their skills can serve you...

64. Client's Guide 9. Completion - move in and enjoy

Aftermath of an opening event
Time to enjoy and celebrate. How does the architect ensure proper completion for you?  

63. Client's Guide 8. Construction - the building emerges

Building under construction
What does the architect contribute during construction? A lot of value...

62. Client's Guide 7. Contractor Selection - who will build it?

Image of excavator starting on site
Competitive tendering or something else? Lets find that builder...

61. Client's Guide 6. Construction Documentation - the nitty gritty.

Construction assembly detail
How important is Construction Documentation? Let's take a look...

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  • 70. Mission Outside the Box. Architect Innovator Series
  • 69. Managing Risk. Architect Innovator Series
  • 68. How to Fund Church Projects. Architect Innovator Series
  • 67. Key Worker Housing. Architect Innovator Series
  • 66. Get Out In The Rain
  • 65. Clients Guide to Architecture: Full Booklet
  • 64. Client's Guide 9. Completion - move in and enjoy
  • 63. Client's Guide 8. Construction - the building emerges
  • 62. Client's Guide 7. Contractor Selection - who will build it?
  • 61. Client's Guide 6. Construction Documentation - the nitty gritty.
  • 60. Client's Guide 5. Town Planning - the key permit.
  • 59. Client's Guide. 4. Design Development - flesh on the bones.
  • 58. Client's Guide 3. Concept Design - developing the basic idea.
  • 57. Client's Guide 2. Masterplanning - preparing for the long term
  • 56. Clients Guide 1. Feasibility Study - can it be done?
  • 55. To Passivhaus -- and Beyond
  • 54: Anatomy of a Building Project
  • 53: Now Might Be The Best Time To Build
  • 52: Pandemic and Church Buildings
  • 51: How Keep Your Church Cool in Summer
  • 50. Reality Check
  • 49. Building more Wells
  • 48. Changing Heritage Buildings and The Too Hard Basket
  • 47. Innovation in Church Kitchens.
  • 46. Looking Up
  • B:logs 34 - 45. Church Property Discussion Resources
  • 33. Index to 32 Blogs.
  • 32. Enabling Development - Do We Still Need Fundraising?
  • 31. Enabling Development - How Can We Be Responsible?
  • 30. Enabling Development - What Happens If You Ignore the Opportunity?
  • 29.Enabling Development - What Can it Enable?
  • 28. Enabling Development - What Is It?
  • 27. Mission and Buildings - Being a Good Client
  • 26. Mission and Buildings - Selecting a Building Contractor
  • 25. Mission and Buildings - Development Agreements
  • 24. Buildings and Mission - Obtaining Approvals
  • 23. Buildings - Where Next in the Process?
  • 22. Buildings - Where to Start?
  • 21. House Analogies - Resting and Nurturing
  • 20. House Analogies - The Study and the Shed
  • 19. House Analogies - Taking Meals Together
  • 18. House Analogies - Relationships and Socialising
  • 17. House analogies - Welcome and Presentation
  • 16: House Analogies - Intro
  • 15: Core Business v Buildings
  • 14. Retal Analogies: The Largest Chain with The Gospel as its product
  • 13. Retail Analogies: Managing the Threshhold
  • 12. Retail Analogies: High Street Locations
  • 11. Retail Analogies: The Church in the Street
  • 10. 21stC Church: Epilogue
  • 9. 21stC Church: 4 of 4 Wise Stewards
  • 8. 21stC Church: 3 of 4 Offering Hospitality
  • 7. 21stC Church: 2 of 4. Encouraging Relationships
  • 6. 21stC Church: Better in New or Heritage Building? 1 of 4
  • 5. Mission Enabled: Hospitality
  • 4. Seven Mistakes And How To Avoid Them
  • 3. Development & Mission
  • 2. Property Barriers to the Church's Mission
  • 1b. Funding Changes To Church Property
  • 1a. Leading Change in Church Buildings
  • Create Vision Selects Studio B's St Aldates New Entrance for Favourite Image
  • Shortlisted for Sustainable Building Award
  • Mooroolbark salvation Army Centre Open
  • Studio B Profiled in Architect Victoria
  • Studio B published in a book Sacred Architecture by Braun Publishing