Chencharu Vines Sun Analysis
Our recommendations for units with the least afternoon sun exposure
Why Avoiding Afternoon Sun is Crucial
1. Heat Retention
Concrete walls absorb afternoon sun and radiate heat indoors well past midnight.
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2. No Easy Fix
Fans, tinting, and curtains help a little but none fully solve it.
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3. WFH & Daily Discomfort
Sun-facing rooms make it hard to study or work from home without aircon running all day.
See discussion on Reddit →The good news? You can avoid all of this by checking your unit's sun exposure before you pick your unit.
Chencharu Vines Site Plan
Chencharu Vines: Units With the Least Afternoon Sun
Based on our sun analysis, here are our recommendations for units with minimal afternoon sun exposure:
Top 2 Rm Pick: Block 965B Stack #204
Direct afternoon sun hits only in 3 months of the year at a slight angle so the heat would be tolerable.
Top 3 Rm Pick: Block 964B Stack #144
The direct sun hits in some parts of the months of the monsoon so that eases the amount of direct sun hitting the rooms. If selecting middle to lower units, opposite blocks might be able to block out the sun in the late afternoons.
Top 4 Rm Pick: Block 965B Stack #208
Completely blocked from the afternoon sun by neighbouring unit. Partially blocked from the morning sun for some parts of the year. This might be good for people who prioritize a cooling unit but might not be ideal for those who enjoy a little bit of morning sun each day.
Top 5 Rm Pick: Block 965B Stack #198
Completely blocked from the afternoon sun by neighbouring unit. It's also north south facing which means that it catches the wind and would be more airy.
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What should I look for when choosing a unit to avoid afternoon sun?
Pick units where bedrooms and living areas face away from the west. The sun path shifts throughout the year, so a per-unit analysis is more reliable than a compass check.
How accurate is the sun analysis?
We use the project's coordinates and actual floorplan data to calculate how sunlight enters each room throughout the year.
Does the analysis consider how deep the sun penetrates into my rooms?
No. Sun depth depends on how surrounding buildings or structures block sunlight, which is difficult to model. The tool gives you a gauge of the direction that the sun enters the unit, not the depth.
Does the analysis factor in surrounding buildings?
We account for adjacent units and corridors within the same block. Other buildings in the development that may block the sun are not modelled due to data limitations.
I've already selected my BTO unit — is this still useful?
Yes. Knowing your sun exposure helps plan renovation, like where to place curtains, your study desk, or whether every room needs aircon.
Why focus specifically on afternoon sun?
Morning sun is mild. Afternoon sun (12pm to 6pm) is far more intense and heats concrete walls that radiate indoors well into the evening.
Have questions or issues? Reach out to us at support@btoanalysis.com.