The design of the roof of a mosque and how it affects thermal comfort / Mohamed Danial Sharom and Izzat Anuar

Sharom, Mohamed Danial and Anuar, Izzat (2018) The design of the roof of a mosque and how it affects thermal comfort / Mohamed Danial Sharom and Izzat Anuar. In: 3rd Undergraduate Seminar on Built Environment and Technology 2018 (USBET2018), September 2018, Universiti Teknologi Mara Perak Branch.

Abstract

The inconsistent temperature in Malaysia affects the surrounding and comfort of people. For mosques the
thermal comfort and the design strategies for the roof and openings are very important for their conduciveness. The aim of this research is to investigate the relationship between the roof of a mosque and its thermal comfort within its interior. Does the roof really affect the temperature of a mosque? In
order to find the truth a few methods were used. Firstly, questionnaires were distributed to the users and secondly, observations were made inside the mosque. The expected result is that the roof plays a vital role in the thermal comfort of the mosque.

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Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
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Sharom, Mohamed Danial
danialsharom@gmail.com
Anuar, Izzat
izzat731@perak.uitm.edu.my
Subjects: N Fine Arts > NA Architecture > Architectural drawing and design
N Fine Arts > NA Architecture > Mosques
N Fine Arts > NA Architecture > Mosques > Malaysia
T Technology > TH Building construction > Details in building design and construction.Including walls, roofs
T Technology > TH Building construction > Roofing
T Technology > TH Building construction > Roofing > Malaysia
Divisions: Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perak > Seri Iskandar Campus
Event Title: 3rd Undergraduate Seminar on Built Environment and Technology 2018 (USBET2018)
Event Dates: September 2018
Page Range: pp. 347-349
Keywords: Attire, Openings, Roof
Date: 2018
URI: https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/47789
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