The truth of the matter is that this was never intended to be online, and the only reason I keep it online now is because it's better than nothing. So please please please do not use this as a citation, but as a resource to find other info on the Web about gothic architecture. This section is not linked from my actual site, but still got picked up by search engines. Techniques are for architects. History is for those who live in the past.
Churches are for the blindly faithful.
Philosophy requires understanding.