Planning a private house according to wind directions
When planning a private house, it is not always possible to consider the wind directions. In most cases, the design of the house is a derivative of the existing plot and the construction plan, but you can do your best to get the right wind directions.
Each direction has its advantages and disadvantages
To understand the right wind directions, let's look at the path of the sun. The sun rises in the east and sets in the west, with differences in the heights and angles of the sun between the seasons. The wind directions exposed to the sun will receive direct radiation, and bring heat into the house.
When it comes to planning a private house, it is important to know and adapt the principles of wind directions for the design of the house and of course for the tenants.
Planning a private house according to wind directions
Planning a private house according to the four directions:
North - the northern wind direction is shaded and cooler, there is no direct sun at all, and this can be a great advantage in Israel.
East - The eastern air direction has direct radiation in the morning hours and from there you can see the sunrise and "feel" the morning rising, and after these hours it will be shaded and pleasant.
South - The southern air direction has direct radiation most of the day and in all seasons, this makes it easier to heat in the winter, but in the summer these spaces are very hot.
West - The western air direction has direct radiation at sunset, so spaces in this direction will be warmer in the evening, in addition, in the evening a breeze comes from the sea that can contribute to cooling the house.
Regarding the functions in the design - there are recommendations regarding functions that are suitable for different air directions:
Entrance door - It is recommended to design for the north or east directions, because in the south direction there is direct sun at all hours of the day, which is harmful to the door, especially if it is made of wood, and the west direction is the direction of the rain, and if the sealing is not done well, water may enter the house.
Swimming pools - recommended for planning in the south direction, because in this direction the direct sun will warm the water, and thus the water will be pleasant for swimming for a longer period of time during the year.
Pergola / paved area for sitting - recommended for planning in the north direction - this direction without direct sun will be pleasant throughout the day and most of the year.
Bedrooms - recommended for planning in the west direction because this direction has relatively low sun and in the morning direct sun will not enter the house, and at night a breeze enters that cools the spaces.
Kitchen - recommended for planning in the east direction, in the morning the sun illuminates this space with inviting light, and in the afternoon there is no direct sun into these spaces.
In conclusion
When it comes to planning a private house, we will try to plan the spaces and functions in the most ideal way, taking into account the directions of the air, the given plot and the considerations that change according to the lifestyle of the residents.
Each direction has its advantages and disadvantages
To understand the right wind directions, let's look at the path of the sun. The sun rises in the east and sets in the west, with differences in the heights and angles of the sun between the seasons. The wind directions exposed to the sun will receive direct radiation, and bring heat into the house.
When it comes to planning a private house, it is important to know and adapt the principles of wind directions for the design of the house and of course for the tenants.
Planning a private house according to wind directions
Planning a private house according to the four directions:
North - the northern wind direction is shaded and cooler, there is no direct sun at all, and this can be a great advantage in Israel.
East - The eastern air direction has direct radiation in the morning hours and from there you can see the sunrise and "feel" the morning rising, and after these hours it will be shaded and pleasant.
South - The southern air direction has direct radiation most of the day and in all seasons, this makes it easier to heat in the winter, but in the summer these spaces are very hot.
West - The western air direction has direct radiation at sunset, so spaces in this direction will be warmer in the evening, in addition, in the evening a breeze comes from the sea that can contribute to cooling the house.
Regarding the functions in the design - there are recommendations regarding functions that are suitable for different air directions:
Entrance door - It is recommended to design for the north or east directions, because in the south direction there is direct sun at all hours of the day, which is harmful to the door, especially if it is made of wood, and the west direction is the direction of the rain, and if the sealing is not done well, water may enter the house.
Swimming pools - recommended for planning in the south direction, because in this direction the direct sun will warm the water, and thus the water will be pleasant for swimming for a longer period of time during the year.
Pergola / paved area for sitting - recommended for planning in the north direction - this direction without direct sun will be pleasant throughout the day and most of the year.
Bedrooms - recommended for planning in the west direction because this direction has relatively low sun and in the morning direct sun will not enter the house, and at night a breeze enters that cools the spaces.
Kitchen - recommended for planning in the east direction, in the morning the sun illuminates this space with inviting light, and in the afternoon there is no direct sun into these spaces.
In conclusion
When it comes to planning a private house, we will try to plan the spaces and functions in the most ideal way, taking into account the directions of the air, the given plot and the considerations that change according to the lifestyle of the residents.
