<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Religious buildings are important for many communities because of their representation of different beliefs. In such structures, the sense of individuality or unity &amp; togetherness are created according to variable worship activities; these different uses have also different acoustical requirements. In order to create the desired feeling in the space at the required time, rooms should be evaluated in terms of acoustical conditions.</p><p>In the study, it is aimed to investigate the objective parameters of sound of the main prayer hall of the Bedirye Tiryaki Mencik Mosque, which was built recently in Manisa (Turkey). It is one of the modern examples of mosque architecture in Turkey. The structure differs from other contemporary examples with the design approach and construction technology. The mosque was built by using prefabrication technology for the entire structure. The acoustical evaluation of this recent example by comparing the recommended values of objective parameters shows that the building has balance between architectural and acoustical design.</p></abstract>

Religious buildings are important for many communities because of their representation of different beliefs. In such structures, the sense of individuality or unity & togetherness are created according to variable worship activities; these different uses have also different acoustical requirements. In order to create the desired feeling in the space at the required time, rooms should be evaluated in terms of acoustical conditions.In the study, it is aimed to investigate the objective parameters of sound of the main prayer hall of the Bedirye Tiryaki Mencik Mosque, which was built recently in Manisa (Turkey). It is one of the modern examples of mosque architecture in Turkey. The structure differs from other contemporary examples with the design approach and construction technology. The mosque was built by using prefabrication technology for the entire structure. The acoustical evaluation of this recent example by comparing the recommended values of objective parameters shows that the building has balance between architectural and acoustical design.

Acoustical Properties of Contemporary Mosques

YBL Journal of Built Environment

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Case Study of “Bedirye Tiryaki Mencik Mosque”, Manisa

Religious buildings are important for many communities because of their representation of different beliefs. In such structures, the sense of individuality or...

Acoustical Properties of Contemporary Mosques

Published Online: Jun 13, 2017

Page range: 14 - 30

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/jbe-2017-0002

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