When buying a house, we all prefer a north-facing house. Therefore, the orientation of the house has always been a topic that everyone is more concerned about when buying a house. Chao refers to the location of the door; Xiang refers to the direction of the house. When buying a home, orientation usually refers to the direction in which a building, house, or door or window is located.
When it comes to orientation, many people take it for granted that a house facing south is the best. In fact, the house due south is not necessarily the best, and when actually buying a house, many houses do not really face south, but are offset in a certain direction. Due to the different latitudes, regions and terrains of various places, the best orientations also vary from place to place. The following picture is for your reference:
1. Houses facing north and south have sufficient sunlight
Generally speaking, houses with transparency from north to south have better ventilation and lighting effects. In winter, the south side is exposed to the sun and is relatively warm, while in summer, convection can form between the north and south, and the wind passes through the hall, making it very cool. But it’s not just a south-facing house that has good lighting. As shown in the picture below, the part in the red frame is a transparent house type from north to south, but it is a recessed part, and the lighting will be affected by the protruding yellow part.
2. 10° or 15° south to east, the longest daylighting time
The sun rises from the east and sets from the west, and the east is illuminated by the sun first. The orientation of the house also refers to this rule. In the southeast orientation (referring to the orientation of the lighting windows), the house is brighter in the early morning and has the longest lighting time, which is conducive to lighting and heating throughout the year. The southeast wind can also pass through the windows or The balcony blows into the house, which makes it cooler and more comfortable.
3. South to west 15°, better lighting
Although the south to west 15° guarantees the viewing effect, it will inevitably be affected by the western sun in summer. Very hot. For houses in the south and west, the western sun is mainly concentrated in the afternoon, and the afternoon sun is relatively strong. If the house is exposed to the western sun in winter, the house will be warmer when sleeping at night. Since it is south-west and not facing due west, it is still acceptable to be affected by the western sun.
Houses facing east can only be exposed to sunlight in the morning, and not in the afternoon. The ventilation effect is not very good, and the sunlight in the morning is not very strong. Houses facing east will be more humid indoors. . Houses facing west have short sunshine hours and are affected by western exposure. The summer is hot, the indoor temperature is high, and it is relatively dry. In terms of dryness, the south is relatively humid and does not have heating. In winter, houses have western exposure, so they can be used inside the house. Get rid of dampness and warm the house at the same time. Houses facing north have the worst lighting and are relatively cool in summer, but when the north wind blows in winter, it will be very cold.
Generally speaking, houses facing south, southeast, and southwest have good lighting, which is good for eliminating moisture in the room, killing bacteria, adjusting indoor temperature, and accelerating the flow of air.
When buying a house, you should pay attention to the overall orientation of the apartment. At the same time, the orientation of each functional area in the room cannot be ignored. The living room balcony, bedroom windows, etc., are all good choices if they face south or south to east or south to west. Avoid facing north in the kitchen. Windows should face north. When the north blows, the oil smoke will easily flow back and the smell of the kitchen will not be able to escape; It is better to have kitchen and bathroom windows facing west. East-facing windows are too humid and have poor ventilation. If they face west, they can make the kitchen and bathroom drier and prevent the furniture from getting moldy and damp
(The above answer was published on 2017-07 -19, the current relevant home purchase policies shall prevail)
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