orientation
The placement of a structure on a site with regard to local conditions of sunlight, wind, and drainage. Photo from Gunston Hall, Lorton, Virginia, 2021. 2. The siting of a Christian church so that the main altar is housed toward the east end of the building, a common ritual disposition. 3. The ability to locate oneself in one’s environment with reference to time, place, and people. (Harris, 1977)