Stage 02
Orientation
Set the building reference direction used to classify openings and solar exposure.What you will learn
- Understand the project orientation screen.
- Relate facade labels to the design drawings.
- Keep orientation naming consistent across openings.
Prepare before you start
- A north point or site plan
- The primary facade for each storey
- A consistent convention for facade direction
Step by step
Complete this stage
1
Confirm drawing north
Use the latest site or floor plan and identify the north direction before classifying facades.
2
Set primary facades
Choose the facade direction used for each storey in the project setup.
3
Review opening directions
Check that each opening orientation matches its host facade rather than the view direction from inside.
4
Resolve uncertain items
Record assumptions in project notes and confirm them with the design team before final reporting.
Quality check
- North is taken from a reliable project drawing.
- Every opening has a valid orientation.
- The same orientation convention is used throughout the project.
Use this guide with the current project documents, official standards available to your team and the review required for your professional role.