Highlights•Retrofitting impact on mosque energy and thermal performance have been
summarised.•Retrofitting improves mosques' thermal and energy performance.•Significant …

Mosques are external load dominated buildings that are characterized by their intermittent
and varying occupancy schedules. Most mosques employ some form of mechanical …

Mosque building is characterized by its unique spatial requirements and intermittent
occupancy pattern. In order to create a suitable ambiance for prayers, maintaining optimum …

As one of the prominent public spaces for the community, Mosque is considered one of the
high energy consumption buildings. Many modern mosques are designed and built without …

This study introduces the methodology applied in conducting data collection and data
analysis. Data collection is the process of gathering and measuring information on targeted …

Traditional Malay house, a passive design architecture, is believed to have more effective
thermal performance than modern residential houses through climatic design strategies …

Rising thermal comfort expectations during worship at mosques in Malaysia have led to
increasingly high carbon emissions due to electricity consumption for cooling. An increasing …

Cooling energy demand in buildings has more than doubled since 2000. Typically, the
energy cost of a naturally ventilated building is 40% less than that of an air-conditioned …

The work aims to analyze the influence of translucent fences on the light environment in the
prayer hall and internal premises with the traditional volumetric-spatial solution of stone …

It is known that the energy needs of a naturally ventilated building consume 40% less
energy than a mechanically ventilated building. Especially in summer months, the energy …