The Congregation Beth Israel Cemetery consists of a chapel to accommodate 300 people and a 2.5-acre site design. Included
are mausolea, fountains, an arbor walk, landscaping, and meditative courtyard spaces shaded from Houston's heat. The chapel
is cooled by natural breezes and passive design technologies while the entire project seeks to reinforce one's awareness of the
cycle of seasons and tactility of nature as a respite from the sealed reflective glass environment of Houston. Designed in
collaboration with Gary Strang.
Winner of the AIA Religious Art & Architecture National Design Award and an AIA California Chapter Design Award.
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