This is Episode 5 of Season 1.  

This episode is the last of our four orientations. Over the last 3 episodes, we've talked about north, east, and south sunlight and orientations.  

In this episode, we’ll talk about all things WEST. 

This will help you get it right if you’re seeking ways to make your home feel great, and also if you have you have a west-facing home. 

So what do you need to be aware of with western sunlight?  

This can be the most challenging orientation to deal with. West is the direction our sun sets in, and even in the cooler months, it can still be a harsh quality of light. Yet, there are still ways we can create homes to manage it, and respond to it.  

Let’s dive deeply into: 
What western sunlight is like 
What’s not great about western sunlight 
How we need to shade and shelter from western sunlight  

You’ll understand in detail: 
What rooms need to be facing west 
What rooms don’t need to be facing west 
5 tools you can use to protect your home from western sun 

And if you have a west-facing home, you’ll learn: 
What your priorities should be if you’re designing a home for a west-facing orientation 
What can go wrong in designing for western sunlight 
How to use the strategies to add design value for free 
What else you need to know about designing for a west-facing home 

There’s a lot of great information crammed into this podcast … you may want to take notes! Listen to the podcast now. 

FOR RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST CLICK HERE

This is Episode 5 of Season 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;
This episode is the last of our four orientations. Over the last 3 episodes, we've talked about north, east, and south sunlight and orientations. &nbsp;
In this episode, we&rsquo;ll talk about all things WEST.&nbsp;
This will help you get it right if you&rsquo;re seeking ways to make your home feel great, and also if you have you have a west-facing home.&nbsp;
So what do you need to be aware of with western sunlight?&nbsp;&nbsp;
This can be the most challenging orientation to deal with. West is the direction our sun sets in, and even in the cooler months, it can still be a harsh quality of light. Yet, there are still ways we can create homes to manage it, and respond to it. &nbsp;
Let&rsquo;s dive deeply into:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li data-listid="6" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">What western sunlight is like&nbsp;</li>
<li data-listid="6" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">What&rsquo;s not great about western sunlight&nbsp;</li>
<li data-listid="6" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">How we need to shade and shelter from western sunlight &nbsp;</li>
</ul>
You&rsquo;ll understand in detail:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li data-listid="6" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">What rooms need to be facing west&nbsp;</li>
<li data-listid="6" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">What rooms don&rsquo;t need to be facing west&nbsp;</li>
<li data-listid="6" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">5 tools you can use to protect your home from western sun&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
And if you have a west-facing home, you&rsquo;ll learn:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li data-listid="6" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1">What your priorities should be if you&rsquo;re designing a home for a west-facing orientation&nbsp;</li>
<li data-listid="6" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1">What can go wrong in designing for western sunlight&nbsp;</li>
<li data-listid="6" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1">How to use the strategies to add design value for free&nbsp;</li>
<li data-listid="6" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1">What else you need to know about designing for a west-facing home&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
There&rsquo;s a lot of great information crammed into this podcast &hellip; you may want to take notes! Listen to the podcast now.&nbsp;
FOR RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST <a href="https://undercoverarchitect.com/podcast-s1-ep5/?el=omny-podcast-s1-ep5">CLICK HERE</a>

If we haven’t met before, I’m Amelia Lee, the architect behind Undercover Architect: an online business to help and teach homeowners like you how to get it right when designing, building and renovating your home.

Undercover Architect is all about giving you access to the industry knowledge and insights you need to avoid the mistakes and dramas that can cost you thousands, tens of thousands and even hundreds of thousands of dollars. And it’s about levelling the playing field, so that the world of renovating and building doesn’t seem so mysterious, and you can be the active driver in your project, navigating it with know-how and confidence.

Undercover Architect helps and teaches homeowners through this podcast, the website, and online courses and programs, including my flagship program, HOME Method. I truly believe that when you know the questions to ask, the steps to take and the best way to create a home that works, feels great, and that you feel great in, you can enjoy the process of building and renovating, as well as the home you move into at the end of this ambitious journey.

Consider Undercover Architect your secret ally: whoever you’re working with, and whatever your location, your budget or your dreams. For more, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com

If we haven’t met before, I’m Amelia Lee, the architect behind Undercover Architect: an online business to help and teach homeowners like you how to get it right when designing, building and renovating your home.
Undercover Architect is all about giving you access to the industry knowledge and insights you need to avoid the mistakes and dramas that can cost you thousands, tens of thousands and even hundreds of thousands of dollars. And it’s about levelling the playing field, so that the world of renovating and building doesn’t seem so mysterious, and you can be the active driver in your project, navigating it with know-how and confidence.
Undercover Architect helps and teaches homeowners through this podcast, the website, and online courses and programs, including my flagship program, HOME Method. I truly believe that when you know the questions to ask, the steps to take and the best way to create a home that works, feels great, and that you feel great in, you can enjoy the process of building and renovating, as well as the home you move into at the end of this ambitious journey.
Consider Undercover Architect your secret ally: whoever you’re working with, and whatever your location, your budget or your dreams. For more, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com

Get It Right with Undercover Architect

West-facing homes and rooms can be challenging. In this episode, Amelia will teach you what you need to do to make the best out of western sunlight.

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