When renting a property, it is important to consider which direction the house faces. This is something most people ignore but is there a ‘right’ way it should be facing towards?
Gumtree gives you the scoop!
North or north-east facing homes enjoy direct sunlight through the day, including in winters. This makes cold winter mornings in countries like South Africa so much cosier and comfortable. This is also great for gardens that face the north as growing plants and vegetables can be so much easier with the ample sunlight. There are several benefits to a north-facing home that receives natural light:
Gumtree gives you the scoop!
North or north-east facing homes enjoy direct sunlight through the day, including in winters. This makes cold winter mornings in countries like South Africa so much cosier and comfortable. This is also great for gardens that face the north as growing plants and vegetables can be so much easier with the ample sunlight. There are several benefits to a north-facing home that receives natural light:
- Natural lighting can save big bucks in the long run for renters and owners as they use less energy overall.
- It is said that natural light has the ability to enhance focus and concentration.
- According to research, sunlight can affect nitric oxide in the body, which in turn, reduces blood pressure.
- With the abundance of vitamin D from the sunlight, there is a boost to the immune system.
- Natural lighting increases the value of a home, making the space look more open and bigger.
- Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD is a kind of depressive state that occurs when seasons change to winter or autumn. Thus, natural lighting from the sunlight can help prevent SAD.
- While screens hamper vision, natural light and sunlight is said to lower the risk of nearsightedness, especially in children.
- Indoor plants that detoxify air grow much better and healthier if the home has abundant natural light.
- In extensive research conducted by the Sacramento Municipal Utility District, those working in bright rooms performed 10% to 25% better on memory and mental function tests.
