An investigation of the sustainability of old traditional mosque architecture: case study of three mosques in Gayo Highland, Aceh, Indonesia

Sari, Laina Hilma; Wulandari, Elysa; Idris, Yunita

doi:10.1080/13467581.2023.2245006

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“…Tengku di Pucok Krueng mosque (Low land) [11] M3. Tua Kebayakan Mosque (Highland) [12] M4. Asal Penampaan Mosque (Highland) [12] Figure…”

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Local Climate Identity in the Architecture of Traditional Mosques in Warm Humid Tropics: The Case in Lowland and Mountainous Regions of Aceh, Indonesia

Sari,

Wulandari,

Idris

2024

IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

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Climate plays an essential role in creating a thermally comfortable living. In warm humid tropics, the relative humidity is high which needs the airflow to decrease it hence minimizing the thermal comfort dissatisfaction felt by the building users. Mosque as a place for Muslims to perform prayer frequently five times a day also needs to be comfortable. In the old time when everything was still limited, the traditional mosque was designed to be comfortable naturally. Therefore, in this study, traditional mosques are investigated in terms of adopting the local climate into the architectural elements to provide comfort. The case studies are the mosques located in the low and mountainous region of Aceh which is warm humid but varied in air temperatures. The evaluated mosques are Indrapuri and Tengku Dipucok Krueng mosques in the lowlands; and Tue Kebayakan and Asal Penampaan mosques in the highlands. The study was carried out qualitatively through observation and documentation by redrawing the mosques. The parameters investigated were floor plans, façades, apertures, and building materials. An adaptation to the climate naturally is essential to save energy use and be friendly to the environment and is therefore called sustainable. Thus, this study would be beneficial in finding the difference in traditional mosque design between the lowland and mountainous areas in Aceh which performs the local identity for being an alternative in today’s mosque design to be naturally friendly to the environment.

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“…Tengku di Pucok Krueng mosque (Low land) [11] M3. Tua Kebayakan Mosque (Highland) [12] M4. Asal Penampaan Mosque (Highland) [12] Figure…”

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confidence: 99%

Local Climate Identity in the Architecture of Traditional Mosques in Warm Humid Tropics: The Case in Lowland and Mountainous Regions of Aceh, Indonesia

Sari,

Wulandari,

Idris

2024

IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

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“…The mosque serves as a venue for events such as religious studies, holiday celebrations, talks, lectures, and Koran study. According to Sari [9], a historic mosque is a structure of historical significance that also serves as a silent witness to significant events in the past. In reality, the typology of ancient mosques is significantly impacted by natural circumstances, as well as the culture and traditions that exist in the community, so that outcomes that represent the identity or age features of the local people are achieved [10].…”

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The influence of air movement in providing thermal comfort in naturally ventilated old Mosque Gunong Kleng, West Aceh, Indonesia

Aiyubi,

Sari,

Safwan

2024

IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

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Mosques were created to fulfill the needs of Muslims in prayer, therefore thermal comfort is critical to consider so that the congregation is comfortable and can focus and feel at home while praying. The typology of ancient mosques reflects the community’s traditions and culture, as well as local knowledge values. Natural ventilation, which acts as a natural air exchange mechanism, is one facet of thermal comfort. The Gunong Kleng Mosque, founded in 1927, is one of West Aceh Regency’s ancient mosques. However, design adjustments have been made, such as the installation of wooden boards to on terraced roof. The air flow from the building’s roof is blocked, resulting in inefficient air exchange. The goal of this study is to determine thermal performance and the effect of air movement on thermal comfort at the Old Gunong Kleng Mosque. This study employed a quantitative approach using field measurements of air temperature, relative humidity, and air velocity. An anemometer and a USB data logger were utilized to collect data. Field measurements revealed that ET comfort in the mosque was 78% too hot, 16% warm comfortable, and 6% for optimal comfort. Ansys Fluet simulation with two types of situations was used to forecast air speed, demonstrating that changes in the design of the stepped roof had a significant impact on the air speed within the mosque. When opposed to an open roof, a closed roof slightly lowered the ambient temperature in the prayer room.

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An investigation of the sustainability of old traditional mosque architecture: case study of three mosques in Gayo Highland, Aceh, Indonesia

Cited by 2 publications

References 31 publications

Local Climate Identity in the Architecture of Traditional Mosques in Warm Humid Tropics: The Case in Lowland and Mountainous Regions of Aceh, Indonesia

Local Climate Identity in the Architecture of Traditional Mosques in Warm Humid Tropics: The Case in Lowland and Mountainous Regions of Aceh, Indonesia

The influence of air movement in providing thermal comfort in naturally ventilated old Mosque Gunong Kleng, West Aceh, Indonesia

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