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For a trivial example, the exact same house plan rotated by 90 degrees will have substantially different important qualities because of how the sun affects both
by PeterisP 7y ago
For a trivial example, the exact same house plan rotated by 90 degrees will have substantially different important qualities because of how the sun affects both light and temperature. There needs to be some way not only to communicate this to end users, but also take it into account during the planning and design process. Perhaps rendering is not the right tool for that and is overrated, but what methods do you suggest and use to understand and analyze these factors?
- galfarragem 7y agoThose factors are always considered on a macro level when an architect makes a project. Only when they are critical, they are analysed on a micro level with specialized software. In most cases you can get very far with some rules of thumb: North: indirect light, the coldest orientation (northern hemisphere of course) East: morning light, good for bedrooms South: lots of direct light, the warmer orientation West: afternoon light, good for living rooms or even kitchens North-West: dominant winds (in my country)