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Islamic Museum in Mecca (Sustainable Design)

        
Assalam Alaikum Ayoha Al-Nabi Museum in Mecca


Design Concept:
       
      The design concept of the museum is an inspiration of the five pillars 
of Islam, as prophet Muhammad peace pe upon him said "بني الإسلام على خمس" 
 which i used to create five main exhibitions of the museum and each exhibition
 hall has a pentagon shape, which are displays the importance of the five pillars 
of Islam and the story of prophet Muhammad peace pe upon him. 
Islamic Museum in Mecca (Overview)
Sustainability Studies:

1- Optimizing use of the sun: by using the solar panels which transform the solar energy 
to electrical energy, and creating courtyards and atrium that provide natural sun lighting.
2- Improving indoor air quality: by creating sky opening in the courtyard that open 
automatically when the weather is suitable.
3- Protect and Conserve Water: by reusing the gray water system in garden watering.
4- Decrease the heat gain and resistant of moisture: by creating green roof which absorb 
heat and decrease moisture and creating shading devices in the facade.
5- Using natural building materials in the contraction like: wood, Sustainable 
Concrete,and Glazed reflect facade.


Islamic Museum in Mecca (East Elevation)
Islamic Museum in Mecca (West Elevation)
Main Lounge of the Museum 
Islamic Museum in Mecca (Sustainable Design)
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