Practice Solar Orientation (13.15.1.2) - Functional Requirements - Building Planning and Computer- aided Civil Engineering drawing

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Question 1.
What is solar orientation?
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Consider the sun's path.
Question 2.
Why should kitchens be placed on the eastern side?
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Think about when you cook.
3Question 3.
What is the best direction for living spaces in cold climates?
- North
- South
- East
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Think about which direction faces the sun!
4Question 4.
True or False: Solar orientation only affects aesthetic aspects of a building.
- True
- False
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Consider how light affects heating costs.
Question 5.
Design a multi-story building's layout considering solar orientation for both summer and winter. Explain your choices.
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Consider how the sun moves across the sky.
Question 6.
Evaluate an existing building’s orientation. How could solar orientation have improved energy efficiency?
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Think about how light affects energy usage.

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