Clerestory window orientation

nitro-nige · 05-01-13, 01:14 AM

As part of a renovation/extension to our home we’re considering putting clerestory windows in an open plan kitchen/dining/family room. What we’re hoping to achieve is a solar chimney effect to help heat and cool the house. As well as add natural lighting to reduce the need to have lights on during the day.
The orientation of the house has the peak of the roof running north/south. So what I’m trying to figure out is should these windows face east to catch the morning sun, or west to catch the afternoon sun.

Can anyone enlighten me?

05-01-13, 01:14 AM	#1
nitro-nige Lurking Renovator Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Clerestory window orientation As part of a renovation/extension to our home we’re considering putting clerestory windows in an open plan kitchen/dining/family room. What we’re hoping to achieve is a solar chimney effect to help heat and cool the house. As well as add natural lighting to reduce the need to have lights on during the day. The orientation of the house has the peak of the roof running north/south. So what I’m trying to figure out is should these windows face east to catch the morning sun, or west to catch the afternoon sun. Can anyone enlighten me?