Iwan masjids (mosques) represent a milestone in the history of masjid architecture. This
style was very common in the Mamluk state, which ruled Egypt between 1250 and 1517 CE …

This work investigates the sound energy decays and flows in the Süleymaniye Mosque in
İstanbul. This is a single-space superstructure having multiple domes. The study searches …

This paper presents architectural acoustic modeling to estimate reverberation time in room
acoustic design using multiple criteria decision making analysis. First, fundamental decision …

The key concern of this study is to discuss the reliable acoustical metrics for analyzing
particular sound fields within monumental multi-domed sacred spaces with an emphasis on …

This study aimed to investigate the objective parameters of sound in relation to the types of
materials on wall surfaces and the density of people attending the main prayer hall of the …

This present study aims to investigate the effects of the sound pressure level on mosque
users' brain waves in the interior of the Nasir al-Mulk mosque in Shiraz. The research …

This study investigates the optimal reverberation time in masjids (mosques) from
worshippers' viewpoint for the two modes of performance: recitation and sermon/speech. It …

This chapter presents a detailed analysis to identify the best Mihrab (prayer niche of Imam)
geometry with respect to acoustic performance of mosques. Mihrab geometry has an impact …

Worship places are psychologically evolved in human's mind, because his unconscious
mind manifests evolution differently in such places. Every religion has its concerning style …

The study aims to contribute acoustic characteristics of two monumental mosques in
Western Anatolia: focusing on the change of material properties of the prayer hall and its …