Designer Marks Barfield has designed Europe's first eco-friendly mosque that will be safe, secure and sustainable. The entire project will cost around £13 million and the mosque will be built on a 0.4 hectare brownfield.
The proposed mosque will be able to accomodate upto 1,000 people and there will be a café, teaching area. There will also be meeting rooms available for both Muslims and non-Muslims.
Inspired from ‘the Garden of paradise’ and water, the eco mosque will feature a green roof, an energy efficient cooling system and a specially built heating system powered by ground source heat pumps.
Eco-Friendly Places of Prayer
Europe's First Eco Mosque Will be Built in Cambridge
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Places of Prayer - Opportunity for architects and designers to create sustainable and energy-efficient religious buildings.
2. European Eco Mosque - Emerging trend in Europe to build environmentally-friendly mosques that prioritize sustainability and green technologies.
3. Green Roofs and Energy Efficiency - Growing interest in incorporating green roofs and energy-efficient systems in religious buildings for a more sustainable future.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture and Design - Architects and designers have the potential to revolutionize the design and construction of religious buildings by incorporating eco-friendly practices.
2. Renewable Energy - Opportunity for the renewable energy industry to collaborate with religious institutions to implement energy-efficient systems in places of worship.
3. Cultural and Interfaith Dialogue - Creating spaces that promote interfaith dialogue and cultural exchange, bridging gaps between different communities and fostering understanding.