There is no right or wrong direction for a conservatory; it is your choice. Orientation decides the measures, not the system: sunny sides need a ceiling blind (Sky Zip) and ventilation in summer, shadier sides need good insulation and heating that removes moisture.
Short answer: it's your choice
In our field experience, north or south makes no difference on its own for a conservatory; where it faces is up to how you want to use it. Orientation does not decide which system you choose, but which measures you plan alongside it. As an authorised Albert Genau manufacturing dealer, SkyArt Group makes and installs conservatories to measure in Istanbul.
What to expect and plan by orientation
| Side | What to expect | Plan alongside |
|---|---|---|
| Sunny side (south, west) | More daylight in winter; the glass roof heats up in summer. | Sky Zip ceiling blind, opening side walls, double glazing |
| Shadier side (north) | Cooler in summer; less solar gain in winter. | Double-glazed roof and walls, heating that removes moisture |
| East | Morning sun. | Shading matched to when you use it |
Two issues in every direction
1. Summer heat
A glass roof lets solar heat in. In the field the answer is a Sky Zip blind under the roof, which stops the sun below the glass. See conservatory ceiling blind Sky Zip.
2. Winter condensation
Condensation is the most common complaint. Whatever the orientation, the space must be heated with a dehumidifier or an air-conditioning-type system. See how to heat a conservatory.
What matters more than orientation
- Use: dining, seating or a plant room decides size and wall choices.
- Roof type: fixed glass or opening? To open the roof in summer, consider a bioclimatic pergola or a sliding glass roof.
- Wall system: guillotine glass on the view side, sliding or folding glass at the sides.
- Permission: in apartment buildings check the management plan and owners' consent, and consult the municipality where needed.
We explain materials and roof options in what is a conservatory made of?. Book a free survey and we will advise on site based on your orientation.
