For much of that time the options for the inclusion of stained glass were limited by the architecture to formalized window openings. Although such use of stained glass can still be gloriously effective, other possibilities for using stained glass to enrich places of worship can and should be considered. Stained glass is a much more versatile medium than most people realize. Each potential architectural setting has its own unique needs and oppurtunites. As in all aspects of the decision making process that precedes and accompanies the building of a worship space, planning for stained glass can be more responsive when all options can be considered.
Some options inevitably go unnoticed.
It is regrettable how often building committees and design professionals have missed an opportunity to include wanted stained glass in a challenging architectural situation simply because they hadn't been aware of an option such as Windowless Stained Glass. Stained Glass is a unique and inspirational medium. Hopefully this article has provided you with another option for the sensitive use of stained glass in your place of worship. Jeff G. Smith founded Architectural Stained Glass, Inc. of Dallas, TX in 1978. His training in the stained glass program of the Department of Fine Art at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge under Paul A. Dufour provided a strong foundation for Mr. Smith's development as a nationally recognized stained glass artist.