Organizing kitchen, around the position of the Sun

The kitchen needs good air circulation. Activities will take place more comfortable cooking in the room with the air flowing smoothly.

Enough sunlight is equally important. In addition to saving electricity, sunlight also make the room free from humidity.

As a tropical country, Indonesia has abundant sunshine. The sun consists of the elements of light and heat. Light needed to conserve energy use. However, excessive heat makes the house uncomfortable.

The north and south receive less heat than the west and east. For this reason, windows and openings of the west and east sides should be avoided. Ideally, the narrow side of the building should be directed to the lower position of the sun (north and south).

Associated circulation and lighting, here are 5 things to note that the kitchen is more convenient:

A. Take advantage of large windows for light and air access to the maximum of the north and south.

2. You still possible to create windows on the east side, because the light coming from the east is the morning light that is not too hot. Conversely, avoid opening on the west side.

3. If the kitchen was already facing the west, make a lattice-shaped barrier or horizontal bamboo blinds on the side facing west.

4. If it does not allow for openings and windows, make a hole of light. Large skylight should be 1/10 of the area of ​​the room. Such as your kitchen spacious 10 square meter, meaning the light must have a hole is 1 square meter. To get rid of cooking fumes, you can use cookerhood.

5. Place the wet area on the west side to the heat buildup in the room on that side can be neutralized by the water.