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[1.] The afternoon sun can affect the mood in a home. The afternoon sun can change how a home feels, and heat can strongly affect our mood. BUT (C) Geomancy.net +++ More [1.1.] Older HDB flats often have special features, such as windows with shades that face the afternoon sun. Reference: +++ [1.2.] Finding afternoon sun rays in one unit: Unit #677 Unit #677 does not get direct afternoon sunlight, but on sunny days, sunlight still comes in at a sharp angle throughout the year. If the living room is not getting afternoon sun now, this could change in six months, so do not be too relieved. +++ Site Plan Extract for HDB BTO Tampines GreenTopaz +++ Macro Site Plan of HDB BTO Tampines GreenTopaz +++ [1.3.] Many second-time homebuyers often avoid buying homes that get afternoon sun, even if they are in the West Group. Is this true? 1. People who have lived in west-facing homes know the problems and usually want to avoid moving into one again, especially if they plan to stay for five years or more. 2. On sunny days, the afternoon sun heats up the walls, and they release this heat into the home until as late as 7:30 pm. Not everyone can afford to run air conditioning all evening. 3. Many school children go to classes in the morning and come home by noon. Adults are often in air-conditioned offices during the day. When children get home, they have to cope with a hot and stuffy environment, which is not good for studying, especially if the family can’t keep the air conditioning on all day because of high electricity costs. 4. This can also lower the resale value of the home. When young buyers visit resale homes, owners sometimes turn on the air conditioning to hide how hot it really is. These buyers may be surprised after moving in to find their new home feels like a greenhouse. 5. People in the West Group might want to think about homes facing northeast or in other directions. 6. It’s important to consider the effects of UV rays. Chinese people have yellow skin pigments, and Malays and Indians have darker skin tones, which offer better protection against skin cancer. Even so, too much UV exposure, like from the afternoon sun, can hurt your eyes over time and increase the risk of cataracts as you get older. Reference: [1.4.]. Related: Any concern with the afternoon sun? Afternoon sun and ME! - Caricatures: Laughter is good medicine & more... - FengShui.Geomancy.Net +++ [1.5.] Moods and feelings are usually grouped under the idea of Man or Human Luck. What is Man or Human Luck?