Just moved into a unit that faces east/west, now it's way too hot.
Old unit was in the middle of 6 and faced north/south. I've contacted the landlord about getting awnings or something but temporarily. I've used cardboard on all windows which has helped a lot. Thinking also getting a bushy tree or something.
Is the bargain the cardboard?
Where did you source it from?
Is it sustainable?
Any particular brand?
Move the unit to adjust orientation to North South. Bottle jacks on special at SCA.
Block-out curtains
I plant Boston ivy (not a true ivy, doesn't damage wall). In summer, they leaf out and the wall is practically shielded from sun. In winter, I get all the sun.
If you plant now, you should start enjoying in… 5-7 years.
Temporary External Blind will work better than cardboard internally. A Plant is not a bad idea, a giant umbrella would also theoretically work.
Window tinting will help.
Up to the landlord if they'll allow it and who will pay for it.
Bunnings sell UV window stickers to reduce the heat and UV that come in. Stick on and peel off. They’re great. Too great, in that on colder days they reduce the light in the rooms too much
you can get very low shade tints (almost clear) with 100% UV protection
If you get up and go to work before the sunrise this will be less of a problem
Bunnings sell DIY tinting kits if OP is up to it
Car windscreen foil shades will work a bit better than cardboard alone
Open opposite doors/windows to get some air crossflow
Keep windows closed during the day and open in evenings
Best bet is to stong the sun from hitting the wall/window in the first place.
External awnings or shadecloth might be a better option than internal cardboard - and hopefully more visually appealing.
Ok so this may sound crazy, but I have in the past put bubble wrap on the outside or inside of the window as I had blinds permenantly closed so it wouldnt be noticed… You just buy as wide rolls as you need and it acts as double-glazing… It's easy to attach too, just use some misted water from a spray bottle and it just holds the bubble wrap all year long…
Here is an article I just found that may help: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-01-30/keeping-your-house-co…
Also, +1 to adding something on the outside like the bamboo shading or cloth in addition to the bubble wrap.
+1 for ingenuity
Put foil on the cardboard, then a wooly jumper and when another layer of foil and then another layer of cardboard followed by foil and cardboard and cardboards inside the window frame
Okay