Determination of Optimum Envelope of Religious Buildings in Terms of Thermal Comfort and Energy Consumption: Mosque Cases

Mosques are quite different from other building types in terms of occupant type and usage schedule. For this reason, they should be evaluated differently thermal comfort energy consumption. It is difficult probably not even necessary to create homogeneous mosques’ entire area, which has large volumes various areas for activities. Nevertheless, consumption at a minimum level. In order ensure that mosques minimally affected by outdoor climatic changes, the improvement properties envelope have highest priority. These optimal line with mosques. The proposed method will guide designers occupants design process new or use existing effect on was investigated optimum together an acceptable purpose, parametric simulation study conducted varying optical temperature humid climate zone. results were analyzed according current standards, appropriate determined. show insulation improvements roof dome buildings volume contributed more savings than walls foundations. double triple glazing transparent issue considered solar gain factor. Additionally, increasing thickness positively savings. However, rate decreased after certain thickness. achieved 33% compared base scenario.