We are working on a Mosque in Qatar. All visitors to the mosque remove their shoes prior to entering the building. We would like to avoid placing mats at the entrance due to aesthetic reasons. Anyone have experience with this? There is also an adjacent building used as a gathering place (formally when large numbers of attendees are present). This is basically a rectangular building with a courtyard in the middle. There doors everywhere, both entering the courtyard and on the outer walls, to the exterior. There is no "main entry points," they will all be used. Any advice on requirements for mats in this situation? Thanks, Sam

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Dylan Connelly

Mechanical Engineer

Integral Group

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Mon, 02/27/2012 - 18:15

You could consider installing grilles or grates as an alternative to mats These are allowed as well. On one project we cut groves into the concrete entrance way to create something similar to a grated entryway. You would likely need to have entrance treatments entering from the courtyard as well. If you are unable to find a solution, then this may just not be the right credit to choose for the project.

Sam Keehn

Environmental and Sustainability Manager

Energy Management Services, Int.

LEEDuser Basic Member

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Mon, 03/19/2012 - 10:35

What about an exclusion to the mat requirement to the mosque, since it is customary for all people entering the space to remove their shoes?

Dylan Connelly

Mechanical Engineer

Integral Group

LEEDuser Expert

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Mon, 03/19/2012 - 15:33

You could ask for a special exception. Will there be signage?

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