TY  - BOOK
AU  - American Face Brick Association
TI  - Orienting the House: A Study of the Placing of the House with Relation to the Sun's Rays
AV  - NA 
PY  - 2021///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Architecture, Domestic
KW  - Homesites -- Planning
N1  - Release date is 2021-07-29; Charlene Taylor, Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.); Originally published; United States: American Face Brick Association, 1922
N2  - "Orienting the House: A Study of the Placing of the House with Relation to the Sun’s Rays" is a scientific publication issued by the American Face Brick Association in the early 20th century, specifically in 1922. This book provides insights into the practical considerations for selecting a home site, particularly focusing on how the orientation of a house can affect its exposure to sunlight and, consequently, its comfort, aesthetic appeal, and livability.   The book emphasizes the importance of planning a home's location in relation to the sun's rays for both aesthetic and practical benefits. It details how different orientations can optimize sunlight in various rooms and porches throughout the seasons, providing charts to illustrate the sun's trajectory at different times of the year. The discussion includes considerations such as the effects of neighboring structures and natural features on sunlight access, helping readers make informed decisions that enhance the comfort and enjoyment of their homes. The practical advice aims to equip future homeowners with knowledge to create a cozy, attractive environment tailored to their needs. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://archive.org/details/orientinghousest00amer/page/n3/mode/2up
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65955
ER  -