8 notas sobre orientation daylighting en MÉTODO.
Mexico City and Denver share two characteristics that affect architecture: both are high-altitude cities, and both are in MÉTODO's practice area. Beyond that, they are nearly opposite in their solar geometry. Mexico City sits at 19 degrees north latitude and 2,240 meters elevatio
A clerestory window is a daylighting tool, not an architectural ornament. Placed correctly — the right orientation, the right height above the occupied zone, the right ceiling geometry below it — a clerestory reaches light into spaces that standard windows cannot serve. Placed in
Daylighting a cultural pavilion in Colorado requires a different calibration than daylighting a residence. The objectives are different: even distribution over exhibited work or gathering spaces, no direct sun on surfaces that would be damaged by UV, a luminous environment that s
Daylighting strategy at high altitude requires a recalibrated set of assumptions. Denver sits above 1,600 meters, and at that elevation the atmosphere filters less radiation than it does at sea level. The same south-facing window that provides pleasant winter light in a lower-alt
East-west orientation in residential architecture is one of the earliest decisions in design — and one of the hardest to undo later. In Colorado, where high altitude amplifies solar intensity and the temperature swing between seasons is pronounced, getting orientation right deter
Window placement is not primarily an aesthetic decision. The height of a window's head, the position of its sill, its distance from adjacent walls — these determine the geometry of light in the room it serves. Sun angle, which changes with latitude, season, and time of day, is th
Northern exposure in Mexico City is not a compromise — it is an asset. At a latitude of approximately 19 degrees north, the south sun is overhead and intense for most of the year. Spaces that face north receive no direct sunlight at any hour, which means the light is consistent,
Timber structure and north-facing daylighting have a natural affinity that goes beyond aesthetics. The warm grain and color of exposed wood balance the cool, even quality of northern sky light. Structurally, timber spans efficiently at roof level with minimal depth — preserving c
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