Physical and Safety Features Of Ablution Spaces in the Mosques of Selangor and Kuala Lumpur

2nd International Conference on Architecture and Civil Engineering

土木建筑工程

Abdul Rahman, Julaila^1 ; Kamarudin, Zumahiran^1 ; Hariri Abdullah, Mohammad^2 ; Jasmani, Ismail^1 ; Ramli, Nurfadhila^1

Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design, International Islamic University Malaysi, Gombak Campus, P.O Box 10, Kuala Lumpur

50728, Malaysia^1

Malaysia Design Council, Level 11 and 12 West Wing, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

50480, Malaysia^2

关键词: Ablution platform;    Design considerations;    Direct observations;    Ergonomic design;    mosques;    Physical conditions;    Physical elements;    Safety features;   

Others  :  https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1757-899X/401/1/012020/pdf
DOI  :  10.1088/1757-899X/401/1/012020

学科分类：土木及结构工程学

来源: IOP

【 摘 要 】

This study aims to explore the condition of physical and safety features of existing ablution platform and spaces of selected Malaysian mosques which are located in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor. Therefore, the objective of this study was to analyze the physical condition of ablution platforms and spaces focusing on the ergonomic aspects, user-friendly and safety features. Direct observation was conducted at the 15 selected mosques to examine the design aspects of the ablution platforms and spaces. The focus of analysis on the physical elements of the ablutions including design forms; ergonomic aspects, and safety features. The study found that most of the mosques have provided ablution seat with an ergonomic aspect; the appropriate size of seats and allocation of the water faucet. However, most of the mosques have their ablution areas with inappropriate distance among the seats and platform height. In addition, there is a lack of design consideration towards the needs of PwDs (Person with Disability) in providing the ablution platforms. These include the ablution area are not easily accessible and there is no special seats or area provided for PwDs to perform their ablution. This study recommends improving the ablution platform and spaces to be more user-friendly with ergonomic design and safety features to ensure the smoothness of ablution activity.