south-facing windows
Northern hemisphere's suntraps
Windows oriented toward the south, which in the Northern Hemisphere receive the most direct sunlight throughout the day.
Real estate listings and gardening guides emphasize south-facing windows for natural light and passive solar heating: The south-facing windows keep the living room warm in winter.
In the Southern Hemisphere, north-facing windows serve the same function.
- sunlightRadiance from our star
- warmthHeat you feel
- solar gainHeat acquired from sunlight
- energy efficiencyMinimizing wasted power
- houseplantsCultivated indoor vegetation
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