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Wake up in the morning caressed by a warm sun, relax on the couch during the day and read a nice book in natural light, and cook or chat with friends in the evening illuminated by the horizontal rays of the sunset: a dream? Not if you pay attention to the best exposure of your house. If you're thinking of buying a home, there are many things to consider and countless assessments to make: the price, the age of the apartment, its location, the presence of an outdoor space, not to mention the building's orientation with respect to the sun. Why is this last aspect so important? On the one hand it allows you to save significantly on the cost of lighting and heating, and it also makes it possible to create a healthy, comfortable environment capable of conveying a feeling of well-being every day and a garden to enjoy all year round. Are you curious to see the tips for the best sun exposure of your ideal home? Studying your house's orientation: ancient originsWe know that sunlight is good for our bodies and affects our moods. While such aspects are considered critical in modern bio-architecture – the set of disciplines that take into account the psycho-physical well-being of people in buildings, integrating it harmoniously with the natural surroundings, also to enjoy the benefits of the open air – in reality it is a truth that has been widely known for centuries. In fact, the study of the proper exposure of the house has ancient origins, Marcus Vitruvius Pollio having written about it in his treatise De Architectura in about 15 BC, showing that the right orientation allows making the most of the sun's light. For him the building's position depended on latitude and region, suggesting that in hot countries like Egypt a house's exposure to the sun should follow different parameters compared to Nordic regions. Still today knowing the bio-climatic characteristics of the place where the building is located is important, but there are criteria for the orientation of a house that can be applied at any latitude. Ready to find out more? The best exposure of the house to the sun: the right positionTo correctly assess the orientation of your (future) home, the most important thing is to follow the course of the sun, or simply keeping in mind that it rises in the east and sets in the west. Easy, no? In fact, every good designer knows that you have to start from the points of the compass and then follow some guidelines. Here are some tips to achieve the best exposure to the sun for both the interior and the exterior.
Windows and verandas: solutions for maximum comfortProper exposure is important, but it's not enough. To take advantage of the benefits of the sun like heating and direct lighting you need to think well about the windows. In fact, having well-oriented windows and an interplay of open and closed spaces for the outdoors is essential. For this reason, if your house is still under construction, for the side facing north we recommend very large windows to gather as much light as possible, to the south vertical windows are best, especially for when the sun is almost vertical, while to the east and west use large horizontal windows. If you're lucky enough to have a terrace oriented in these directions you might want to consider a balcony veranda to enjoy a spectacular and impressive view of sunrises and sunsets. Be careful though, because verandas facing west or south-west could have a problem in the summer: in very hot cities the constant, intrusive presence of sunlight can be bothersome. The solution? Ideally you should use light-coloured shade curtains inside that allow light to filter through in a diffuse, uniform manner. On the outside one of the Corradi Pergotenda© models would be perfect for shielding the light in summer and letting it in in the winter, perhaps even opting for the addition of glass side closures, which leave the view of the garden open and add space to your home. For a complete outdoor experience in all seasons, without limitations. Protected from the cold in your veranda yet still kissed by the rays of a colourful autumn sun, thanks to these tips for the right exposure of your house and garden you can enjoy all the magic of a fiery sunset in total comfort, even in the coldest months: are you ready to let yourself get excited? OTHER ARTICLES:
Which side gets more sun east or west?It's also important to note that, because the sun rises in the east and sets in the west, east-facing homes will receive the most morning sun.
Which side of house gets more sun?Typically a south-facing home gets sun for most of the day, especially at the front of the house, and is therefore usually brighter and warmer. A north-facing home gets sun at the back of the house and is typically darker and naturally cooler than a south-facing one.
Is house facing east or west better?According to the actual principles of the ancient science of Vastu Shastra – all homes be it north, east, west or south-facing are all considered equally auspicious, provided you follow the right design principles based on Vastu Shastra. The direction of the house doesn't matter according to Vaastu Shastra.
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In the northern hemisphere, since the sun's path is always in the southern sky, static, south-facing panels are able to soak up the most sunshine during the year. Panels angled to the southwest or southeast produce around 8% less than their due-south counterparts.
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