Architectural ordonnance refers to the arrangement and proportion of architectural elements within a building's design. This can include the placement of windows, doors, columns, and other structural features.
The orientation of a building towards the sun can have a significant impact on its energy efficiency and overall comfort for occupants. By designing a building's ordonnance to take into account its orientation towards the sun, architects can optimize the use of natural light and solar heat gain.
For example, a building with a south-facing facade could incorporate a larger number of windows and other openings to allow for ample natural light and heat during the winter months. However, it would also need shading devices such as overhangs, sunshades, or louvers to reduce unwanted heat gain during the summer months.
On the other hand, a building with a north-facing facade would need to rely on artificial lighting more often and may need to incorporate alternative methods of heating during colder months.
Overall, a building's ordonnance must be designed in a way that balances the needs for energy efficiency, natural lighting, and occupant comfort with its orientation towards the sun.
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