Building Our Vision Concepts

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Design Concept Categories

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Greening 

Entry

Sanctuary

Parish House

White Wing 

Goals

  1. Making the building more energy efficient. This includes an overall review of our entire HVAC system to be modern and energy efficient, and well managed heating/cooling to keep people comfortable. When possible, not impact our historic appearance. For example: Energy efficient windows; Insulation; Fans to bring warm air down from the tall sanctuary that could also offer cooling; Ways to use less artificial light; Make all lighting energy efficient; Energy efficient appliances.
  2. There is safe passage between the education / administration wing and the parish house without interrupting an event in the sanctuary.
  3. All entrances and areas of the church are accessible to all, including the chancel area in the sanctuary.
  4. We have modern technology which allows for multi-platform worship. Congregants who are either off site or elsewhere in the campus can be part of an event occurring in the sanctuary or chapel. This includes Teleconferencing / worshiping and livestreaming abilities in our meeting rooms, classrooms, sanctuary, and chapel, with internet capabilities. Also, a capability to experience Sunday service/programs (i.e. audio and visual) in other spaces (ie. dining room and kitchen).
  5. Family/gender neutral bathrooms
  6. Becoming carbon neutral by either eliminating carbons or offsetting carbons we use. Possible examples include: Switching out our gas burning heating for heat pumps or using solar.
  7. A safe, defined walkway to the front of the church.
  8. A designated main entrance with signage that provides direction on where to go
  9. We have maintained the ambience of an older New England church while allowing flexibility for broader, more inclusive use of our sanctuary and chapel
  10. Tell our story: who we are, our key contributors, our social justice contributions with the community, and how we’ve help change the world. Place an emphasis on stories about the contributions and accomplishments of the people of our church, not just the buildings

 

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