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a. Calculate the
        depth of the
        overhang such

        that it will
        completely

        shade the
        window at

        noon on
        equinox and

        expose it fully
        at noon on
        winter solstice.

        (Hint: Use
        simple sketch

        to determine                   For equinox 22     nd  September the               For winter solstice 21 December the
                                                                                                                     st
        this)                          altitude angle is 75 degrees (for                  altitude angle is 50 degrees (for

                                       south façade).                                     south façade).                                    54
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