Home's Orientation Axis Runs East-West Long Dimension Faces North-South E-W = Less Sun S = Use Porch + Eaves Bedrooms On Corners Cross Ventilation To East Good Lighting: AM Sun / PM Shade High Use Rooms To South Shade in Summer, Breeze Sun + Heat in Winter Kitchen, Bath, Laundry Concentrate Hot Water Users Minimize Pipe Runs Closets & Storage On North &West Sides Buffer Cold & Heat Garage & Carport On West Side Buffer PM Heat Porches & Eaves Especially On South and West Sides Shade in Summer Sun + Heat in Winter