Design

Abu Dhabi Mosque Development Regulations
Volume 2 - Design
4.2 Passive Thermal Control
4.2.1 Thermal Comfort
AS61
v
AS62
Standards
Methods of passive thermal comfort SHALL be integrated into the mosque
design.
A shading strategy SHALL create a transition for worshippers between the indoor
and outdoor functional areas of the mosque.
Badgir
AG46
AG47
v
AG48
AG49
v
AG50
AG51
AG52
AG53
AG54
Guidelines
Traditional concepts of passive cooling SHOULD be adapted to the mosque
design. (See Figure 29.)
Smaller courtyards and shadeways SHOULD be integrated to create a
microclimate for natural air movement.
Water features and planting SHOULD be used to promote a comfortable
microclimate.
Cross-ventilation SHOULD be used as the primary mode of ventilation during
wintertime. (See Figure 30.)
The minaret MAY be used for ventilation and/or passive cooling.
Mixed-mode ventilation SHOULD be integrated in the mosque design and be in
accordance with Estidama requirements.
Double wall façades MAY be used to reduce solar heat gain for thermal comfort,
while retaining a solid character.
Where double wall façades are used, air MAY be filtered through wall ducts that
incorporate methods of moisture control to reduce humidity.
Shading treatment(s), such as pergolas, arcades, tensile fabric and automatic
umbrellas, MAY be included.
Barjeel
Figure 29: Passive cooling through traditional badgir and
barjeel.
Figure 30: Windows along all façades at Al Mulla
Mosque facilitate cross-ventilation, Dubai, UAE.
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