Assessment of indoor thermal condition on traditional vernacular masjid: a case study on Masjid Kampung Laut, Malaysia

Khalit, Nur Athirah and Denan, Zuraini and Sanusi, Aliyah Nur Zafirah and Mohd Nawawi, Norwina (2023) Assessment of indoor thermal condition on traditional vernacular masjid: a case study on Masjid Kampung Laut, Malaysia. In: 6th International Conference on Architecture and Civil Engineering, ICACE 2022, 18 August 2022, Kuala Lumpur.

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Abstract

Traditional vernacular architectures in Malaysia, including public buildings such as masjid, were designed with the tropical climate in mind and have proven as an excellent example of providing indoor thermal comfort to the occupants. It is a naturally ventilated building being greatly influenced by the building designs. In traditional vernacular architecture, the roof is the main building enclosure that contributes to the total heat gain. Hence, the research aims to assess the indoor thermal condition of Masjid Kampung Laut, Kelantan, and the first traditional vernacular masjid in Malaysia. Data were collected using the method of field measurement to evaluate the indoor comfort level of the masjid in terms of indoor air temperature, air velocity, and relative humidity. The results demonstrate that the average indoor air temperature is acceptable, and Masjid Kampung Laut responded favourably to the local climate. However, some improvements are necessary to further enhance indoor thermal comfort. Therefore, the findings can guide further thermal comfort prediction studies for other naturally ventilated buildings. Several other potential passive design strategies for roof design are proposed in this study to achieve acceptable indoor thermal comfort conditions for the masjid in Malaysia.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Slide Presentation)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Traditional vernacular masjid - Field measurement - Indoor thermal comfort
Subjects:	N Fine Arts > NA Architecture > NA2542.35 Environmental aspect of architecture N Fine Arts > NA Architecture N Fine Arts > NA Architecture > NA2542.36 Sustainable architecture N Fine Arts > NA Architecture > NA4100 Special classes of buildings > NA4590 Religious buildings N Fine Arts > Islamic art and architecture > Architectural components
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design > Department of Architecture
Depositing User:	Ar Dr Norwina Mohd Nawawi
Date Deposited:	14 Mar 2023 14:44
Last Modified:	23 Aug 2023 14:33
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/103992

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