Orientation and Aspect in Building Planning

The term 'aspect' in building design refers to the arrangement of doors and windows in the external wall to make good use of nature, such as sunlight and breeze.

The purpose of orientation in building design is to set out the plan of the building with respect to north-south and east-west directions to provide opportunities to enjoy sun-shine and breeze when required and to avoid them when not required.

The recommended aspect for the kitchen in the northern hemisphere is the eastern aspect to enjoy morning sunshine.

<p>The dining room should be oriented towards the southern aspect to enjoy winter sun in the northern hemisphere.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Suggestions for building orientation in India include placing long walls towards north-south, providing verandah and balcony on east and west, and providing chejjas on doors and windows on the southern side to protect them from sun's rays.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Western aspect</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Southern aspect</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To protect them from sun's rays</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To reduce the area exposed to direct sun rays</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Southern or south-eastern aspect</p> Signup and view all the answers