Analytical study of ablution platforms and spaces in selected mosques of Selangor and Kuala Lumpur

This research aims to explore the various ablution platform found in Malaysian mosques focusing on those located in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor areas as case studies. Therefore, the objectives of this research are to determine the existing types of ablution platforms and spaces, and to analyze the des...

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Main Authors:	Abdul Rahman, Julaila, Kamarudin, Zumahiran, Jasmani, Ismail, Khairi, Mohammad Azim
Format:	Conference or Workshop Item
Language:	English English
Published:	2016
Subjects:	NA4590 Religious buildings Architectural components
Online Access:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/53132/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/53132/1/53132_abstract.pdf http://irep.iium.edu.my/53132/6/Analytical%20study%20of%20ablution%20platforms%20and%20spaces%20in%20selected%20Mosques%20of%20Selangor%20and%20Kuala%20Lumpur.pdf

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spelling	iium-531322018-01-11T01:44:15Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/53132/ Analytical study of ablution platforms and spaces in selected mosques of Selangor and Kuala Lumpur Abdul Rahman, Julaila Kamarudin, Zumahiran Jasmani, Ismail Khairi, Mohammad Azim NA4590 Religious buildings Architectural components This research aims to explore the various ablution platform found in Malaysian mosques focusing on those located in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor areas as case studies. Therefore, the objectives of this research are to determine the existing types of ablution platforms and spaces, and to analyze the design features and criteria of ablution platform and areas. Observation on physical studies of the collected samples from case studies has been done regarding its physical elements found at the mosques. Data collection has been analyzed by photo elicitation and line-up studies on the physical elements including design forms, dimensions, materials and safety. The results showed that there are two types of ablution platform; with seats and without seat. Both types of ablution platform are not user-friendly to the users especially PwDs. These includes inappropriate position of the seats and materials used at the ablution platform. In addition, the ablution platforms are lack of safety, cleanliness and hygiene.The study found that the ablution areas are not ergonomic and not well accessible for users particularly for elderly. This study recommends to improve the ablution platform to be more user-friendly facilities including the designs and arrangements of seats to ensure the smoothness of ablution activity. 2016-10-05 Conference or Workshop Item NonPeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/53132/1/53132_abstract.pdf application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/53132/6/Analytical%20study%20of%20ablution%20platforms%20and%20spaces%20in%20selected%20Mosques%20of%20Selangor%20and%20Kuala%20Lumpur.pdf Abdul Rahman, Julaila and Kamarudin, Zumahiran and Jasmani, Ismail and Khairi, Mohammad Azim (2016) Analytical study of ablution platforms and spaces in selected mosques of Selangor and Kuala Lumpur. In: International Conference on Architecture & Built Environment (ICABE 2016), 5th & 6th October 2016, Kuala Lumpur. (Unpublished)
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spellingShingle	NA4590 Religious buildings Architectural components Abdul Rahman, Julaila Kamarudin, Zumahiran Jasmani, Ismail Khairi, Mohammad Azim Analytical study of ablution platforms and spaces in selected mosques of Selangor and Kuala Lumpur
description	This research aims to explore the various ablution platform found in Malaysian mosques focusing on those located in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor areas as case studies. Therefore, the objectives of this research are to determine the existing types of ablution platforms and spaces, and to analyze the design features and criteria of ablution platform and areas. Observation on physical studies of the collected samples from case studies has been done regarding its physical elements found at the mosques. Data collection has been analyzed by photo elicitation and line-up studies on the physical elements including design forms, dimensions, materials and safety. The results showed that there are two types of ablution platform; with seats and without seat. Both types of ablution platform are not user-friendly to the users especially PwDs. These includes inappropriate position of the seats and materials used at the ablution platform. In addition, the ablution platforms are lack of safety, cleanliness and hygiene.The study found that the ablution areas are not ergonomic and not well accessible for users particularly for elderly. This study recommends to improve the ablution platform to be more user-friendly facilities including the designs and arrangements of seats to ensure the smoothness of ablution activity.
format	Conference or Workshop Item
author	Abdul Rahman, Julaila Kamarudin, Zumahiran Jasmani, Ismail Khairi, Mohammad Azim
author_facet	Abdul Rahman, Julaila Kamarudin, Zumahiran Jasmani, Ismail Khairi, Mohammad Azim
author_sort	Abdul Rahman, Julaila
title	Analytical study of ablution platforms and spaces in selected mosques of Selangor and Kuala Lumpur
title_short	Analytical study of ablution platforms and spaces in selected mosques of Selangor and Kuala Lumpur
title_full	Analytical study of ablution platforms and spaces in selected mosques of Selangor and Kuala Lumpur
title_fullStr	Analytical study of ablution platforms and spaces in selected mosques of Selangor and Kuala Lumpur
title_full_unstemmed	Analytical study of ablution platforms and spaces in selected mosques of Selangor and Kuala Lumpur
title_sort	analytical study of ablution platforms and spaces in selected mosques of selangor and kuala lumpur
publishDate	2016
url	http://irep.iium.edu.my/53132/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/53132/1/53132_abstract.pdf http://irep.iium.edu.my/53132/6/Analytical%20study%20of%20ablution%20platforms%20and%20spaces%20in%20selected%20Mosques%20of%20Selangor%20and%20Kuala%20Lumpur.pdf
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Analytical study of ablution platforms and spaces in selected mosques of Selangor and Kuala Lumpur

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