Prayer Hall Acoustics in Mosques & Islamic Centres

Acoustic performance in a prayer hall directly impacts the functionality and occupant experience of mosques & islamic centres buildings. The RT60 target of 1.5–2.5s is set to ensure that the space meets its intended purpose, whether that involves speech intelligibility, noise control, or sound isolation from adjacent areas.

The key metric of STI ≥0.45 addresses the primary acoustic concern for this room type. Achieving this target typically requires a combination of absorptive surface treatments, appropriate construction mass, and careful attention to flanking paths and HVAC noise contributions.

Achieving Quranic recitation intelligibility (STI ≥0.45) across large domed prayer halls where concave surfaces create focused echoes and excessive reverberation exceeding 4 seconds without treatment.