Read the various answers and realized I am different than most beekeepers

I keep my hives on a 3'x8' platforms, two hives to a platform and maybe a nuc; 3-4 foot separation between hives. I have a platform against the south side of my barn. I have five platforms scattered around. I just realized I work all my hives from the sides - facing the frames when I pull one up. I separate my platforms by 100 feet or more on 4 acres ( tiny farm - like). Bees do like the morning sun, especially in winter.
GG's comment about a white insulating top is a good one. I did it all last year on nine colonies with no top venting. Bees will manage the temperatures inside the hive by ventilating, evaporating water (swamp cooler) and simply moving bodies outside for a while. They like a warm temperature for brood rearing, 93-95 F, and even warmer around the supers to evaporate moisture when making honey; measured 100 -102F. You will hear the hummmmmh when they are ventilating with their wings - pushing moisture and heat out. I do use screened bottom boards with the sticky board installed 95% of the time. You will see bees lined up, fanning to pull air out the entrance or landing area while others circulate the internal air.
I am attempting to insulate the hives through the summer here. It is hot and humid in August. Past winter was very successful. I will post problems if I discover them.
Best of luck.