MBS® replied on Sunday, May 1, 2016 07:52 AM
Not many people know of this factor although in my view it is a very important 'Sustainability' factor which helps in Energy saving, ventilation, better in-house temperature and overall feel of the house.
Houses facing SOUTH are the best in Pakistan as mentioned above coz they will get more sunlight in Winter and less in Summer, therefore better temperature inside the house.
Similarly, the lawn and living rooms on the front will remain well-lit.
The ideal orientation however, is South facing but slightly tilted to the East for better ventilation.
People in Pindi/Islamabad do give preference to South facing but in Lahore, not many are aware of these factors or just don't bother.
But one thing is for sure, the feel of a south facing house will be much much better than a north or east or west facing house.
However, South aspect is not the best in all countries, e.g. in Australia North facing houses are the most sought after due to their geographical factors. |
