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Plot Orientation Guide

What your plot’s facing means for sunlight, heat and room layout in Pakistan — and where to put the lawn, bedrooms and solar panels.

In Pakistan the sun moves across the southern sky, so south-facing walls and roofs get the most sun — warm in winter, hot in summer.

Comfort score

9 / 10

North-facing: the back of the house gets the winter sun and the front stays cool in summer.

  • • Put the lawn/courtyard at the back (south) for winter sun.
  • • Main living room and kitchen at the rear.
  • • Front facade gets little glare — larger front windows are comfortable.
  • • Rooftop solar faces the rear (south) unshaded.

General guidance for Islamabad/Rawalpindi (~33°N). Every plot is different — neighbouring buildings, trees and street width matter too.

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The short answer

In Pakistan (around 33°N) the sun moves across the southern sky, so north-facing and north-east facing plots are usually most comfortable: the front stays cool in summer and the rear lawn gets winter sun. West and south-west facing fronts take the harshest afternoon sun and need shading.

Why plot facing matters

The side of the house that faces south receives sun for most of the day, strongly in winter when the sun is low. West-facing walls receive the hottest late-afternoon sun in summer. Where your road, lawn, bedrooms and solar panels sit relative to the sun affects comfort and electricity bills for the life of the house.

General guidance by facing

  • North / north-east facing — cool front; place the lawn and living areas at the rear to catch winter sun.
  • East facing — soft morning sun at the front; shade the rear (west) windows.
  • South / south-east facing — sunny front, good for a front lawn; keep bedrooms at the back.
  • West / south-west facing — the hottest fronts; use porches, deep window reveals, jaali and trees, and put stairs and services on the west side.

Neighbouring buildings, trees and street width change the picture, so treat this as a starting point for a conversation with your architect. See the Rooftop Solar Planner to size panels for your roof.

How to use the plot orientation guide

  1. 1Choose the direction your plot faces (the road side).
  2. 2Read its comfort score and the layout suggestions.

Frequently asked questions

+Which facing plot is best in Pakistan?

North and north-east facing plots are generally the most comfortable, because the front avoids harsh sun and the rear gets winter sun. Any facing can work with good design.

+Is a west-facing house bad?

Not bad, but it takes the hottest afternoon sun on the front in summer. Shading, insulation and placing service rooms on the west side help a lot.

+Where should the lawn be in a north-facing house?

At the rear (south side), where it gets winter sun.