Common Concerns
Glazing
Ventilation
Natural light
Energy efficiency
People movement

Solutions
As most religious or cultural meeting places are considered places of reflection, joy, and peace, these emotions need to be complemented by the surroundings. Inclusion of coloured glazing or lead lighting is incorporated to filter natural light and add internal aesthetics to the area. Specialty windows are also often required to add either uniqueness, special meaning, or aesthetics to the building. This can be achieved by using non-square shapes.

These solutions coupled with Awning Windows, single-storey windows, and Louvres (where wind loadings allow) will provide the ventilation and airflow required for a comfortable environment. An alternative solution would be to consider using a residential system with in-frame passive ventilation and wide condensation channels.
There is usually a large flow of traffic at certain times of the day and the demand on exit and entrance ways needs to sustain the continuous movement. Bifold, Sliding, and pivot doors are all options to consider to resolve this concern.