The Cambridge Mosque is the first purpose built eco mosque in Europe, with the building project run by the Cambridge Mosque Trust, an organisation that aims to enhance the welfare of the city’s estimated 6,000 Muslims. Although not yet officially open, the first prayer at the new mosque took place earlier last month (March 15 2019).
Daniel Zeichner says, “I was delighted to visit the eco mosque and see the final touches put in place. It has come a long way since my visit last year when it was still a building site, and I am grateful to The Cambridge Mosque Trust for inviting me to see the progress. It is a truly stunning building.“
“This mosque celebrates the best of Cambridge – a space not just for Muslims, but also for the public, to celebrate our diversity and to bring the community together. It’s also the first eco-friendly mosque in Europe, leading the way for future building design in this country and in the world.”
The key features of the eco mosque include:
•Timber frame structure
•Natural climate control features
• Day-lighting and passive ventilation
•Air source heat pumps
•115m² solar array
Once fully open to the public, the building will be able to hold a congregation of up to 1,000 men and women and will have a café, teaching area and meeting rooms for use by the whole community.