Which location on Earth receives the most direct sunlight?
The equator
Which direction gets the least amount of sun?
How to properly orient your home
- South-facing rooms allow most winter sunlight, but little direct sun during the summer.
- North-facing rooms admit relatively even, natural light, and almost no unwanted summer heat.
- East-facing rooms receive the most morning sun.
- West-facing rooms collect early evening light.
Which facing window gets the most light?
Window Direction Guide East/West-facing windows tend to be the brightest in the morning/evening, respectively, and the light will be more of a warm golden tone. South-facing windows get a lot of direct sunlight and tend to be the brightest during the day.
Why are west facing windows bad?
West Facing Windows Like the East facing aspect, the sunlight is weaker than it would be around midday, but because the ambient temperature by this point of the day is likely to already be quite warm, overheating in these places can be a problem. Making sure ventilation is good and that the light becomes indirect.
Why are north-facing homes better?
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.
Why is a north facing garden bad?
If you have a north facing garden, this means all the rooms at the rear of the property will also face north. The common problem with north facing rooms is they are normally dark. This means that if your kitchen is at the back of your house, this room will be dark and devoid of sunlight.
Can we live in south facing house?
Somehow, South facing houses have earned a very bad reputation. Worse still, South facing sites and houses are usually rejected. However this is just a wrong misconception. In fact as per Vastu Shastra, a South facing house/site can be very auspicious provided certain Vastu principles are applied correctly.