One of the keys to feeling well while at home is orientation, an element that not everyone keeps in mind. Proper orientation is closely linked to the position of the sun; a good orientation will allow you to have better natural lighting and thermal comfort. Stay on this page and discover some elements you should consider to make sure your home is facing the right direction.
Keys to orient your home
Orientation is one of the most important decisions to make before beginning work on any construction. You should always consider the two key elements that are related to the sun's position, and which are also essential for any home: lighting and temperature.
Sunlight is vital for feeling well, especially when it comes to our mood. Researchers Alison Jing Xu and Aparna Labroo from the University of Toronto Scarborough found that the higher the intensity of the light, the greater the intensity of one's emotions; that's one of the reasons why you should always strive for the best possible natural light at home. The same goes for temperature. Thermal comfort directly affects your state of well-being and your stress levels. So, when building your home consider the following:
- A south-facing orientation receives the most hours of sunlight, both in summer and winter.
- An east-facing orientation receives more sunlight in the morning.
- A north-facing orientation is the coolest in the summer, but, by far, the coldest in winter.
- A west-facing orientation is the worst, both for summer and winter.
Lots in Tulum to build your home with the best orientation
Now that you know how to orient your home properly, we want to tell you about one of the best locations to build a new home in the Mayan Riviera, with the best temperature and the hours of sunlight you need for an unparalleled state of well-being.
Introducing Kaybé, an exclusive residential development, located 10 minutes from the beach and five minutes from the archaeological zone of Tulum. It offers single-family lots and macrolots where you can strategically plan and build your home to better coexist with the natural environment that surrounds the area.
This development is inspired by the shape of traditional Mayan dwellings; it seeks to celebrate nature by hiding its architecture in the jungle, creating a private, organic, and quiet environment.
Learn more about Kaybé, and choose to build your home with the best orientation, in paradise.
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