Responsible for all aspects of the research, including data collection, analysis, and writing, with guidance and feedback from Dr. Adnan Alanzi throughout the process.
Research paper Title
Effect of Ramadan Calendar Changes on Mosque Energy Use
Personal Biography
Sara Akasha is an architect with a deep passion for design and sustainability. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Architecture from Kuwait University and is currently pursuing a master's degree, focusing her thesis on "An Assessment of the Effect of Global Warming and Changing Ramadan Calendar on the Energy Consumption of Mosques in Kuwait." Her research is dedicated to improving energy efficiency in mosques.
In addition to her academic pursuits, Sara is a self-taught UI/UX designer with five years of experience, having developed her skills across various design fields. She has actively contributed to the academic community as a speaker at the 1st GCC Engineering Symposium, where she presented her research on mosques. Sara also earned first place in the Kuwait University Scientific Research Conference poster competition for her work on mosque energy efficiency.
Sara was a keynote speaker at the Kuwait Green Building Conference 2019, discussing "Sustainable Homes and Green Living" as part of her Bachelor's project, Recycle Reimagine. Her undergraduate project was also shortlisted for the FINSA award in London.
Sara aims to continue making significant contributions to the field of architecture, particularly in mosque energy research, and to advance sustainable design practices.
Paper Abstract
Mosques have unique operational characteristics, characterized by intermittent occupancy patterns that vary throughout the day and month. This inconsistency creates challenges in optimizing energy usage while maintaining thermal comfort, particularly during Ramadan.
This study assesses mosque energy consumption during Ramadan, which is the month with the highest energy demand. The mosque was simulated using eQuest energy simulation software. The methods involved analyzing historical data, conducting surveys with mosque attendees and staff, and modeling and calibrating the case study mosque to forecast future energy consumption trends.
The research included a sensitivity analysis of two scenarios to examine the impact of Ramadan on mosque energy consumption. In the first scenario, assuming no Ramadan, the results show that Ramadan contributes approximately 3.16% of the total annual energy consumption. In the second scenario, where Ramadan cycles through the years to evaluate its impact across different months and seasons, the findings show that Ramadan energy consumption increases by about 2.25% during the summer months compared to winter.
By understanding, predicting, and optimizing mosque energy performance, this research aims to guide sustainable design strategies and decision-making for future mosque energy management.
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