The advantages and disadvantages of living room facing north in a house

Disadvantages:

1. Insufficient light and poor lighting: Because the living room facing north does not have long exposure to sunlight, there is basically no direct sunlight and insufficient light.

2. Cold in winter and hot in summer: Especially in winter, under the influence of northwest monsoon, north-facing rooms will be colder. The balcony of the living room faces north. If it is in the south, there should be no problem. The winter in the north will be colder, and heating will consume more energy.

Advantages:

North-facing houses generally have an advantage in price compared to south-facing houses. When buying a house, south-facing houses and north-facing houses Prices are different. If you can choose a north-facing living room for the price difference, but if you choose a north-facing living room, you will only have various negative impacts on your life.

Other factors that affect house lighting

1. The distance between buildings is too narrow

The standard for the distance between buildings is: the tower is "floor height: distance between buildings = 1: 1.2", and the slab building is "floor height: floor spacing = 1:1.7". If the latter is less than 1.2 or 1.7, the distance between buildings in the community is shrinking. The most affected mid- and low-rise residents may not be able to guarantee the minimum lighting duration and need to resort to artificial lighting.

2. Low floors

When the distance between buildings is constant, the higher the floor, the less blocked parts and the longer the lighting time. However, you need to pay attention to the situation where the light is too strong. Residents on the top floor will face the problem of excessive exposure in summer. This can lead to higher indoor temperatures and higher energy consumption.