2nd Track : Rethinking the Mosque Architecture of the Future
Role/Contribution
Author with
Husm Bakr
Mohamed AbdelShakour
Research paper Title
Integrating Generative AI in Mosque Interior Design: An Empirical Approach to Mood and Ambience Optimization
Personal Biography
Prof. Ismail is a professor of Environmental Planning and Design. He is a Fulbright scholar with a Ph.D. from the Ohio State University, the USA in 1998 and holds two Masters, one from UCL in 1991 and the other from OSU. He is a certified planner of the American Institute of Certified Planners. He earned his bachelor’s degree in architectural engineering from Cairo University.
Prof. Ismail served twice as the Architecture Department Chairperson at the Faculty of Engineering at Fayoum University. He taught at the CAAD (College of Architecture, Arts and Design) at the American University of Sharjah (AUS) and the College of Environmental Design at King Abdulaziz University (Jeddah). He traveled around the globe and was awarded several post-doctoral scholarships including DAAD Deutsche Academic Exchange Junior Scientist Grant (in Koln, Germany), the Erasmus Mundus EU Fellowship in ITC (Holland), and the Chinese Government Scientist Award in (Wuhan, China). He served as the Program Director of the School of Business at Nile University. His research is in Urban Development, Innovation in Architecture Education, and GIS. He is the founder of the Architects Got Talent which was taught at MSA/Greenwich, MUST, and Cairo University. His practice covers consulting a wide range of planning projects in local private and international planning projects including for the UNDP, UNEP, Swiss Development Fund, and World Bank as well as the General Organization for Physical Planning, Ministry of Planning, Ministry of Irrigation, and the Arab League.
He has published over 45 papers in international journals and conferences. His philosophy of teaching that guided his career is “involve me and I understand”.
Paper Abstract
Modified 20/11/2024
Many modern mosque users express concerns that while the exterior of the mosque may be architecturally striking and visually appealing, the interior design often fails to evoke the sense of serenity and piousness that transcended in historical mosques and is essential for a mood conducive to soul-reaching experience. This discrepancy may stem from the hasty manner in which mosque interiors are designed due to the absence of advanced design tools capable of generating diverse design alternatives that align with users' perceptions and expectations.
Generative AI and AI algorithms have already introduced a significant paradigm shift in the realms of architectural and interior space design. The advent of deep generative models has remarkably enhanced the efficiency of the design process. Generative AI can provide a multitude of interior design options, offering a wide range of alternatives for consideration. Several AI-powered design tools are currently available, each capable of delivering diverse and unique outcomes. Numerous interior design alternatives can be tailored to specific preferences regarding layout, form, color, lighting, textures, and materials. Additionally, these algorithms can be programmed to respond to specific mood prompts, thereby creating spaces that resonate with the desired ambiance and emotional response.
This study explores the potential of AI in revolutionizing the design of mosque interiors. It seeks to assess the effectiveness of AI applications in generating mosque interior designs that meet the aesthetic and emotional expectations of users. By conducting surveys and interviews with common mosque users and design professionals, the research aims to evaluate the extent to which AI-generated designs succeed in fulfilling the mood and design preferences of respondents. This exploration not only highlights the innovative capabilities of AI in design but also underscores the importance of integrating user feedback and preferences to create spaces that truly reflect the intended atmosphere of tranquility and devotion.
The integration of AI in interior mosque architecture represents a forward-thinking approach that leverages advanced technology to create spaces that are not only visually appealing but also spiritually uplifting. The findings of this study are expected to contribute to the broader field of architectural design, offering valuable perspectives on the role of AI in shaping the spaces where we live, work, and worship.
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