Axes Quote by Bill Mollison
“At least half of every city is wrong. From latitude 30 degrees to latitude 60, say, you've got to have the long axis of the house facing the sun. If the land is cut up into squares, that makes half of all houses wrong if they face the road. Even houses way in the country, and way off the road, face the bloody road. And from there, you just go wronger all the way.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Permaculture: A Designer's Manual, 1988
Improper house orientation leads to inefficiency; align with sun for optimal energy.
In simple terms: House should face sun, not road.
Key Takeaway
Design homes to maximize solar gain.
Themes
sustainability
design
energy efficiency
Mood
practical
analytical
Type
educational
technical
When to use this quote
- urban planning
- rural building
- off‑grid living
Key Concepts
passive solar design
climate‑responsive architecture
Questions to Reflect On
- Can retrofitting improve orientation?
- What compromises are acceptable?
A Different Perspective
Geography may limit ideal orientation.
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