Practice - Solar Orientation
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Practice Questions
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What is solar orientation?
💡 Hint: Consider the sun's path.
Why should kitchens be placed on the eastern side?
💡 Hint: Think about when you cook.
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What is the best direction for living spaces in cold climates?
💡 Hint: Think about which direction faces the sun!
True or False: Solar orientation only affects aesthetic aspects of a building.
💡 Hint: Consider how light affects heating costs.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a multi-story building's layout considering solar orientation for both summer and winter. Explain your choices.
💡 Hint: Consider how the sun moves across the sky.
Evaluate an existing building’s orientation. How could solar orientation have improved energy efficiency?
💡 Hint: Think about how light affects energy usage.
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