Determining model configuration for thermal simulation of urban mosque façade design
Urban mosque (UM) façade design, besides its aesthetical role, is a passive architectural design strategy in handling how much heat penetrates into the internal spaces. In determining the model configuration for thermal simulation of urban mosque façade, the orientation and massing of the UM is t...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English English |
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Malaysian Institute of Planners
2018
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| Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/66911/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/66911/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/66911/1/66911_DETERMINING%20MODEL%20CONFIGURATION%20FOR%20THERMAL_article.pdf http://irep.iium.edu.my/66911/7/66911_DETERMINING%20MODEL%20CONFIGURATION%20FOR%20THERMAL_scopus.pdf |
| Summary: | Urban mosque (UM) façade design, besides its aesthetical role, is a passive
architectural design strategy in handling how much heat penetrates into the
internal spaces. In determining the model configuration for thermal simulation of
urban mosque façade, the orientation and massing of the UM is tested. The
orientation of UM relates to the qiblat direction and sun exposure. On the other
hand, the massing is defined by the volume of the UM. This research investigates
the effects of form layout and volume on thermal performance of the interior
environment. A model with no openings on north-westward façade (NWF) and
south-eastward façade (SEF) is simulated for a baseline scenario for comparison
purposes. Autodesk Ecotect Analysis 2011 is a computer-based simulation tool
used in this research to measure the thermal analysis in the UM model. The results
indicate the performance of different types of forms, layouts and volumes. By the
end of this study, the configuration of the base model is determined according to
the results of the orientation and volume variations. |
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