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Orienting the building

Although exact angles differ by the 4 major climatic regions, what is the optimum orientation for a rectangular building to maximize solar heat gain in winter months, minimize solar heat gain in summer months and minimize exposure to winter winds?
A. Long side facing east, B. Short side oriented east-west, C. Long side oriented east-west, D. Short side facing north




Answer is C. Long side oriented east-west.

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