bouwrichting
Bouwrichting is a term used in architecture, urban planning and construction to refer to the orientation of a building on its site, typically expressed as the direction of the building's main axis in relation to geographic north. This orientation influence how a building relates to its surroundings, including daylight access, solar gain, wind exposure, views, privacy and acoustic conditions. It also interacts with planning requirements and the surrounding urban fabric, such as street lines, sightlines and open spaces.
During the design phase, bouwrichting is determined by site analysis, climate data and regulatory constraints (for
In construction documentation, the bouwrichting is reflected in drawings and models as the reference orientation for