Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

2020

Abstract

Previous literature highlighted the attention towards introducing new visions of masjid architecture to cope with the societal developments and various transformations of masjid architectural designs. Moreover, growing

literature evokes the healing signicance of vertical gardens and its various environmental, economic, and psychosocial benets towards a better environment and used spaces. This paper is proposing vertical gardens as a design tool with restoration effect in masjid architectural design. The main aim of our study is investigating the contribution of vertical gardens to enhance life satisfaction in masjid design through its restorative attributes. using a questionnaire method; architects answered analytical questions investigating 1- the perceptions towards vertical gardens’ signicance in masjid architecture, 2- towards the factors affecting the application, 3- towards the visual comfort and 4-towards the health effect that could be added to the masjid environment through the application of vertical gardens. In addition to rating masjid design simulations with vertical gardens according to its restorative effect and quality of life attributes. Results were analyzed through SPSS program and presented as a correlational analysis. Findings showed that architects acknowledge vertical gardens significance in masjid architecture in addition to its contribution to the visual comfort and health enhancements, also there were high signicant correlations between the restorative effect of vertical gardens and the quality of life in masjid design. Accordingly, it was proven that vertical gardens could enhance the spatial experience of masjid design through its restorative effect. However, there were high agreement about the maintenance and economic aspect as the main factor affecting the vertical gardens’ application.

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