Sanctuary buildings in North Florida

Sanctuary buildings in North Florida: what to know

A clear-span frame lets the worship room run wall to wall without posts blocking anyone's view of the platform. Width and eave height are chosen together: a wider room needs deeper rafters, and a taller ceiling leaves space for lighting, projection screens and sound equipment. Many congregations add a foyer at the front, a platform with a baptistry or choir area, and a few offices or a nursery behind it. Seating type and count set the floor area and the number of exits the plans must show.