Design

Abu Dhabi Mosque Development Regulations
Volume 2 - Design
Section
Number
Standards/
Guidelines
Number
Volume 2
Page No.
Standards and Guidelines Estidama PBRS Credit Appendix 1 - Estidama - Section Reference
Appendix 3
Page No.
4.0 Design of Indoor Spaces 27
4.2.1 AG51 34
4.2.1 AS62 34
4.3.1 AS69 35
4.3.1 AG59 35
4.3.1 AG66 37
4.3.5 AG76 39
4.4.1 AS104 41
4.4.1 AS107 41
4.4.2 AS114 43
Mixed-mode ventilation SHOULD be integrated in the
mosque design and be in accordance with Estidama
requirements.
A shading strategy SHALL create a transition for
worshippers between the indoor and outdoor
functional areas of the mosque.
Daily and Friday prayer halls SHALL be physically
separated to enable the isolation of lighting and
cooling systems, resulting in the reduction of energy
consumption.
The floor finishing in prayer halls SHOULD be
constructed from modular carpeting systems and have
low Volatile Organic Compound (VOCs) emissions.
Pendant lights and chandeliers SHOULD NOT
incorporate incandescent lamps.
LBi-R1
RE-R1
LBo-R3
LBo-1
LBi-5.1
4.1 Ventilation Strategy 28
6.0 Design of Building Systems 46
6.1 Energy Systems 47
3.0 Design of Outdoor Spaces 15
3.2 Outdoor Thermal Comfort 17
4.0 Design of Indoor Spaces 27
4.2 Thermal Zoning 30
5.1 Modular Flooring Systems 33
LBi-6 6.4 Lighting Fixtures 50
Shading SHOULD be provided for when the sahan is
used for prayer. LBo-1 3.2 Outdoor Thermal Comfort 17
Faucets for ablutions SHALL:
• be durable;
• be water efficient;
• use aerators; and
• have metering controls or infrared sensors.
Water efficient showerheads SHALL be installed within
all shower cubicles.
All toilets SHALL be water efficient and all flush tanks
SHALL be concealed.
PW-R1
PW-R1
PW-R1
6.0 Design of Building Systems 46
6.6 Water Fixtures and Appliances 52
6.0 Design of Building Systems 46
6.6 Water Fixtures and Appliances 52
6.0 Design of Building Systems 46
6.6 Water Fixtures and Appliances 52
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