Tuesday, 31 May 2011

4 IMPORTANT POINTS TO CONSIDER FOR RESIDENTIAL COASTAL DESIGN IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA

1 - SOLAR ORIENTATION
While protection of glazing from our harsh summer sun an important consideration in passive solar design, often the capturing of the warm northern winter sun is overlooked. Ideally most of the glazing and living areas will be located facing north, with some overhanging sun protection for summer while allowing the winter sun to penetrate into the house. Glazing facing east and west should be minimised and protected from those hot summer afternoons. To Read More