Plot facing compared
| Facing (road side) | What it means for your house |
|---|---|
| North-facing | Front gets no direct sun — cool and evenly lit. Put the lounge and kitchen at the back (south) for winter sun; large front windows are fine. |
| South-facing | Front gets sun all day. Good for winter warmth; shade front windows with chajjas or louvers and plant trees for summer. |
| East-facing | Morning sun at the front — pleasant. Many families prefer it. Bedrooms at the back stay cooler in the evening. |
| West-facing | Strong afternoon sun on the front in summer. Use deep sunshades, cavity or insulated walls, fewer large west windows, and a car porch at the front as a buffer. |
| Corner plot | Two road sides: more light and ventilation and two entrances possible; needs two finished elevations and boundary walls, so cost is higher. |
Design tips that work for every plot
- Keep kitchen and bathrooms on an outer wall for ventilation and a short drain run
- Leave a 5 ft back courtyard or rear passage for light and air
- Use sunshades (chajjas) 1.5–2 ft over windows facing south and west
- Stair and mumty on the hot side act as a buffer
- Many families also follow traditional preferences (main door, kitchen direction) — tell your architect early so the plan can follow them
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