# IEQ 3.3 Thermal Comfort - Orientation
# Applies to
Single dwellings, extensions and Multi-dwelling (dual occupancy, townhouse, villa unit etc)
# Objective
To provide comfortable indoor spaces and reduce energy needed for heating and cooling. Orientating living areas to the north provides the best opportunity for passive heating.
# Summary
Points are awarded where living areas have been orientated to the north. 'North' includes 20°W–30°E of true (or solar) north. You can select 'Yes' for this action where you have used clerestory windows to get northern sun penetration into living areas.
# Documentation & evidence required
- Reference to floor plans showing living areas orientated to the north.
# Other Considerations
For any north facing window, consider sun and heat penetration in both summer and winter. Use shading systems that will allow winter sun penetration and shade windows during the hot summer months.