Study on spa typologies, spatial organisation and social interaction in accordance with Islamic built environment attributes

• Main Authors: Othman, Rashidi, Mohd Noor, Nur Fadhlina, Ahmad, Nurliyana, Manan, Nurwina Aishah, Hashim, Khairusy Syakirin Has-Yun, Mahamod, Lukman Hakim, Ahmad Fadzillah, Nurrulhidayah
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Kulliyyah of Architecture, International Islamic University Malaysia 2018
• Subjects: BP190.5 Islamization of Knowledge; GT Manners and customs; GV Recreation Leisure; H Social Sciences (General)
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/72677/1/72677_Study%20on%20spa%20typologies%2C%20spatial.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/72677/; https://journals.iium.edu.my/kaed/index.php/japcm/article/view/301/243

Spas have become increasingly popular and have emerged as important profit centers for hotels. However, the uniqueness of this market has been largely overlooked in terms of Shari’ah compliance to better cater to Muslim needs. This study repositions spa typologies, their spatial organization and soc...