[gallery size="medium" td_select_gallery_slide="slide" td_gallery_title_input="World's First Green Mosque" ids="41005,41004,41003,41001,41000,41002,40997,40998,40999,40996"] Kodi, Kundapur in coastal Karnataka is a picturesque beach front village on the Arabian shores which had the fortune of welcoming the fragrance of Islam during the very early days of the Hijri era. The Bearys of Kodi trace their origin to that historical era. Badriya Jum'a Masjid, which their forefathers built, was the first in the entire region. Today this newly built Mosque has become the world's first "ZERO Energy" Eco Friendly Green Mosque. The building design is an evolution in Mosque architecture encompassing core Islamic Architecture while epitomizing sustainable technologies. Built in accordance with the best of traditions and the most modern principles of eco friendly construction, it narrates a beautiful story of passion & commitment, immense faith & dedication. It is a humble tribute to their ancestors who advocated sustainability and responsibility to the globe that shelters us. An important feature of this green Mosque is that its entire energy requirement is met through renewable energy, both wind & solar. At a time when the World is passing through Climate Change Crisis, it demonstrates how sustainable developments can help in mitigating global warming. The Mosque also presents a modern face of Islam aiming to promote harmony among all communities. It holds out the hope that people from all over the world will come here to pray and find true solace. "It is our little contribution in India's march towards Sustainable Development" says Syed Mohamed Beary, Chairman; Bearys Group & IGBC (Bangalore Chapter), who is passionate about sustainable developments and has pioneered this Green Mosque. He hopes that the mosque will also serve as a guiding light and liberate people from narrow mindedness to take away the conflicting and negative face of Islam and regain the dignity and respect Muslims once enjoyed. His firm belief and conviction is that Islam propagates advancement of knowledge and it is therefore incumbent on everyone, especially Muslims to set out on a quest of knowledge and adopt progressive thinking. As envisioned, the Mosque has not only become a prototype of sustainability and cynosure of all eyes but is a centre of harmony and is drawing innumerable visitors every day i.e. students, tourists and people of all faiths in a spirit of oneness. A few photos are attached herewith. Some of the unique features of Badriya Masjid are listed below: * Cooling of the building has been achieved by using elements of nature. The building orientation minimizes solar heat gain. The L shaped building plan and elevated nature of prayer hall, green vegetation & water tanks around it offer a naturally cooled environment. * Solar heat reflecting terrace floor laid with white china mosaics & fitted with turbo vents not only keeps the prayer space cool but also reduces warming of local micro climate. * It's practically open envelope and non-conducting Glass Reinforced Concrete (GRC) Jallis with over 50% openings, maximize natural ventilation and supplement the design effort to reduce heat gain. * Natural cooling of the building is accentuated by the wind scoop on 70 feet multifunctional Minaret (from where the Azan, the call for prayer is given) which forces down draft of cool breeze into the prayer hall and also supports the tower structure of wind turbine mounted atop it. * Use of Hybrid Renewable Energy i.e. wind & solar in the Mosque will produce more energy than used by the Mosque, thus feeding energy to state grid and accruing (CER) Credits for next 25 years. * Utilized local resources on the principle of "Reduce-Reuse-Recycle-Regenerate" and is equipped with "Pressmatic" water fixtures to conserve precious water. Badriya Jum'a Masjid, beckons one and all and has already become a holistic place of worship attracting people of all faiths. May this ‘Beacon of Peace' and ‘Paragon of Sustainability' exemplify future buildings and harmonious living.
