Orientation

Think of your house as a journey! If you want to have a good start, you must head towards the right direction. This is the point where you have to take into consideration the orientation, the four cardinal points and the four seasons, since they influence the construction of each window.

Windows facing south receive a maximum of natural light during winter but in the summer time it is recommended to protect these windows with overhangs or shutters (because the angle of incidence of the sunlight is greater in the summer time).

Windows facing north do not receive direct sunlight. The type of rooms which have windows to the north may become reading rooms or workshops due to the constant quality of the light throughout the day, in every season.

Windows facing east and west receive maximum light in the summer time (from east in the morning and from west in the afternoon). A special attention must be paid to the ones facing west because in the summer time, during the period when they are exposed to direct sunlight, outdoor temperatures are very high. The glass with solar control properties and the shutters are recommended for this type of windows. The shutters mounted on the outside provide maximum protection.