Atlanticfacing

Atlanticfacing is a descriptive term used to indicate that a site, building, or feature is oriented toward the Atlantic Ocean. The term appears in architecture, real estate marketing, coastal planning, and travel writing. It can be written as Atlantic-facing or Atlanticfacing, with hyphen usage varying by style guide.

Usage and interpretation: In architecture and urban planning, identifying an Atlantic-facing elevation guides decisions about views, wind exposure, solar access, facade treatments, and resilience to coastal weather. In real estate and tourism, marketing materials may describe properties as Atlantic-facing to highlight ocean views, soundscape, and access to beaches. In coastal climatology, the Atlantic-facing side of a landform or region may experience Atlantic weather patterns, including prevailing winds and storm activity, affecting microclimates and drainage.

Regional considerations: Because the Atlantic Ocean borders multiple continents, Atlantic-facing orientation relative to a site varies by geography; what is Atlantic-facing in one locale might be land-facing in another. The term is descriptive rather than a formal designation and is most common in practical planning and marketing contexts.

See also: Atlantic Ocean; coast; seafront; ocean view; coastal climatology; architecture.