Rule of thumbRecommended
Kitchen east-facing for breakfast
KITCHEN-EAST-FACINGDescription
When possible, place the kitchen with east-facing windows for morning sun.
Why this exists
Universal preference in residential surveys.
Categories
KitchenDaylight
Source
AIA Residential Knowledge Communityno manifest entry
Best practices for residential design (—)
Section: Compiled professional consensus
Published 2024-01-01 · last verified 2026-05-09
Solver enforcement
Browsable only — the solver does not currently enforce this directive (no spec-level data to check against). This entry exists so the architect personas can cite it in conversation and the user can read what the rule says.
Related directives
- Kitchen sizing · KITCHEN-SIZE
- Kitchen near mudroom + garage · KITCHEN-NEAR-MUDROOM
- Kitchen adjacent to dining · KITCHEN-NEAR-DINING
- Living spaces south-facing in cold climates · LIVING-SOUTH-FACING
- Studio / office north-facing for consistent light · STUDIO-NORTH-FACING
Last reviewed 2026-05-09.