Sacred structures: How timber shapes the architecture of worship

Sacred structures: How timber shapes the architecture of worship

Photo by R. Garrity Powers Few building materials possess the profound ability to inspire a sense of reverence and evoke feelings the way that wood can. Timber has been written into the narrative of human experience, cultural heritage, and architectural innovation. As such, it naturally creates a bridge to both past and future. Since the dawn of humanity and the earliest days of religious worship, there has been a deep connection to trees. Many …