My windows are tinted with window curtain but it doesn't make any difference. I even installed blind outside my window. But the heat is still there, even if I turned on my air con for the whole day...

Like this i need to open the aircond early to make my room cold and i still need to tint my window. Try to reduce heat as many as can

Tinted window can't do much because the heat is emitting from your wall.

Replace your windows with double glazed ones

get inverted air cond for all the room should help a bit...

my unit has another block beside which might be able to block some of the sun, my unit is in the middle (there are 3 blocks), hopefully its not that bad

North-west should be ok kua? It only probably a 20deg of sun coming in evening.

But is the left/right wall expose to sun?

Want to have cool house, the most important part are proper ventilation. Without this, you still can have a cool rooms, by turning air cond for longer hours.
Then you may have nose problem and other health issues related to it.

my left wall blocked by another block of condo, the sunlight will be coming from left.

high rise, normally the wind is strong? my level is 13 of 30

Nearby area, got any high rise buildings also?
If yes, then it will be blocked.
Nowadays the main structure already just full fill the minimum requirement for proper ventilation but yet owner want to lower it down some more by installing down lights and plaster ceilings. Thus of original poor ventilation becoming worst.
Front and back of your flat shall have at least 1 window opened then only the air can circulate
Else if just only the balcony window opened but front side no window opened, it will be the same

no plans for plaster ceiling man ... true enough the unit has low ceiling d ... lolz! won't be sitting at home and admiring the ceiling.

BTW, a layout plan will be good. As I know most the flat's front door does not comes with a window

Regarding unit orientation;

Visit site early morning and late evening to see how sunrise/sunset affects the unit.

Also consider seasonal factors, in Malaysia during Summer months (May - Sept) the Sun is to the North during the day, whereas in Winter Months ( Nov - March) the sun is t the South during the day.

Best way to reduce heat through windows, in order of effectiveness
1) Exterior Shading eg plants/trees , Sun Sails, Sun deflectors etc
2) Block-out curtains
3) Double Glazing
4) Tinting

Of course the heat ot only comes through the Window, the concrete/brick wall can also transmit a lot of heat, which is not east to deflect though you could try.

1) Exterior Shading eg plants/trees , Sun Sails, Sun deflectors etc
2) Wall insulation

For apartment, the best option is middle unit facing South or North then you will get enough mid day sun to dry clothes etc and stop mould but you don't get the harsh morning or worse evening sun.

Cheers

Hi sifu, sorry for necro this old topic. I have the similar dilemma on a unit I am interested.
Could anyone help me take a look at tower 1D unit 7 of the below building plan and comment whether it will uncomfortable to live?

http://www.idealvisionpark.cc/images/Summe...lity_Podium.jpg