I basically just open and close the zip down flap in the front.
If it's very windy or rainy, I close it.
But I make sure it doesn't stay closed too much for air circulation
It gets some decent morning sun, but none directly on the orchids, except the epidendrums(they seem to like a bit of sun).
Otherwise I move them all around a bit and utilise the natural shade from the trees in my garden.
not too sure about the temps, I havn't actually measured!
It is a pretty warm climate where I live, if not a bit dry.
I guess I'm going for the au natural approach to growing orchids. I seem to be doing okay so far.
Like I said, basicaly a beginner
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I am waiting on my first epidendrum to arrive. I have about 20 orchids right now growing in my windowsill. My collection includes : catts, phals, milts, ascoc and burr. I love your cat also. I have 4 myself and they have been my biggest headache with the 'chids. For so long this window has been their domain for sunning themself. They are getting better at not chewing or knocking them off the self. I don't use the lower windowsill so my spoiled felines can still use the window, the orchids are on a shelf above. You know cats though, they have to see what's up top. Anyway, from another cat lover to another hello. I have to classify my self as a crazy animal lover. My family consists of 4 cats, 1 very old dachsund ( 17) and 3 Macaws. 
I love your Dachshund. I have had this breed for 37 years. Mine is a red longhair.
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