Southern exposure (terminology)

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Southern exposure is increased sunlight received by south-facing land, walls, windows, and other relevant entities in the Northern Hemisphere. [1] Southern exposure is often considered "full sun". [2] [3]

Sunlight differentials for southern exposure are caused by the 23-degree axial tilt of the Earth, which creates an uneven distribution of sunlight based on geographical location. [1] [4] Southern exposure is commonly discussed in real estate discourse because it can affect a structure's capacity for solar energy options. Southern exposure is also important to landscaping and land conservation. It impacts the native plant life that will survive in a given area by affecting the optimal landscaping compositions, gardening patterns, and seasonal growth of flora. [4]

References

  1. 1 2 "Why is southern exposure so sought after in the city?". HowStuffWorks. 2008-04-15. Retrieved 2019-10-29.
  2. ↑ "A Brief Guide to Understanding Sun Exposures". Architectural Digest. 21 June 2017. Retrieved 2019-10-29.
  3. ↑ columnist, Dan Gill, The Times-Picayune garden (31 March 2018). "Northern exposure? Southern exposure? How compass directions can improve your plants' health". NOLA.com. Retrieved 2019-12-11.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  4. 1 2 "Landscape Design in the Tri-State Area". Landscaping Design on the Main Line. 2019-11-16. Retrieved 2019-12-11.
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