Fall 2005
by Gordon Tull
Designing With the Sun in Mind
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Design: Designing With the Sun in Mind Use your sun savvy for coastal design solutions Gordon Tull Whether you build in sunny Florida, where shading is always a high priority, or along the coast of Maine, where every ray of sun in the winter is a precious gift, designing with the sun in mind can make a routine house come to life. To do so, you first need to familiarize yourself with the sun's location throughout the year. FINDING THE SUN ON SITE The chart in Figure 1 defines where the sun is at various latitudes (from 38° to 46°
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