A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
Buildings can be oriented so that their occupants will enjoy a maximum amount of sunlight. In the northern hemisphere, it will not only contribute to the reduction of heating bills but also improve the occupant’s mental health by increased exposure to sunlight. In some directions, they will also benefit from a shorter noonday shadow than what would be cast if they were oriented east-west. Moreover, additional structures can be built upon the cusp of a neighboring one’s shadows if the design follows the aforementioned layout. Principles considering sunlight and shadow orientation need to avoid obstructions that will prevent buildings from maximizing sunlight, a process that begins by the proper orientation of roads, studying the sun path and arranging buildings to avoid casting shadows on one another. Principles considering adaptability to existing natural conditions will be discussed in this chapter.
Buildings can be oriented so that their occupants will enjoy a maximum amount of sunlight. In the northern hemisphere, it will not only contribute to the reduction of heating bills but also improve the occupant’s mental health by increased exposure to sunlight. In some directions, they will also benefit from a shorter noonday shadow than what would be cast if they were oriented east-west. Moreover, additional structures can be built upon the cusp of a neighboring one’s shadows if the design follows the aforementioned layout. Principles considering sunlight and shadow orientation need to avoid obstructions that will prevent buildings from maximizing sunlight, a process that begins by the proper orientation of roads, studying the sun path and arranging buildings to avoid casting shadows on one another. Principles considering adaptability to existing natural conditions will be discussed in this chapter.
Orienting for the Elements
Friedman, Avi (author)
Fundamentals of Sustainable Urban Design ; Chapter: 6 ; 57-65
2020-12-11
9 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
| British Library Online Contents | 2009