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Journal Article
Improving Energy Efficiency of Mosque Buildings Through Retrofitting: A Review of Strategies Utilized in the Hot Climates
2026
Overview
Mosque buildings have symbolic significance, which makes them ideal candidates for implementing energy-efficient building design strategies. Mosques located in hot climates face several challenges in achieving thermal comfort while meeting energy efficiency requirements due to their distinct architectural features and intermittent occupancy patterns. Addressing these challenges requires integrating innovative energy-efficient retrofit strategies that cater to the characteristics of existing contemporary mosque buildings. Thus, this study provides a review of these approaches, considering both passive and active strategies. Passive strategies include thermal insulation, glazing upgrades, and shading improvements, while active ones include Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) zoning and smart control, lighting upgrades, and the integration of photovoltaic panels. The findings highlight the potential of combining both passive and active retrofitting measures to achieve substantial energy performance improvements while addressing the thermal comfort needs of mosque buildings in hot climates. However, more research is needed on smart control systems and advanced building materials to further enhance energy performance in mosque buildings. By adopting these strategies, mosques can serve as models of energy-efficient design, promoting sustainability and resilience in their communities.
