Feng Shui For Architecture

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Feng Shui for Architecture is a guide to using the ancient science and philosophy of feng shui for the purpose of designing, building, remodeling, and decorating our homes successfully so that they will become environments that support our lives and our well-being. The information is presented in a user-friendly manual format and can be utilized by homeowners and builders and also by professional designers and architects.

When first introduced to feng shui, most people ask, “Should I wait until after the building is designed, constructed, and decorated and have it all in nice shape before I call in a feng shui expert, or should I work with a consultant before I start all this?”

Some mafeng shui consultantging in a feng shui consultant after everything is completed and seems perfect to their eyes, things will more likely look complete and perfect to the feng shui master’s eyes, as well. In almost every situation such as this, the feng shui master will be facing a dilemma: “Should I tell this person where the errors are and then displease them by finding flaws where they thought there was perfection, or should I just make them feel good about the effort they have made so far and tell them that everything is okay?”

The primary goal of the book is to assist homeowners and professionals in designing houses with “good feng shui” from the start instead of trying to put a bandage on problems or make patchwork corrections afterwards.

For years, an ongoing architectural debate has raged between style and functionality. The ideal solution takes both into account and also considers the subtler energies that can affect the health and happiness of a building’s occupants.

Many of the greatest architects of the past, such as Michelangelo, Borromini, and Guarino Guarini, have pursued the study of metaphysics. They have searched for an invisible ideal order for design. The celebrated Frank Lloyd Wright was a great admire of the Taoist philosopher Lao Tzu. Curiously, however, some of the great masterpieces of architecture do not always appear to be the most comfortable structures to live in. Like many other masterpieces of architecture, some of the most original works have become museums or showcases, not happily inhabited residences. Is it the style, the design, or something else that makes a house a dream home? Perhaps it is the ambient energy that determines whether a building supports its occupants in a positive way. Regardless of the particular design style, the energy blueprint of a building and its relationship to the occupants should be considered before any other concerns.

Readers of Feng Shui for Architecture may decide to familiarize themselves with the practices outlined in the book and then use it as a reference guide for home design and furnishing. Those in the process of building or buying can use it as a checklist for the various aspects under consideration. Readers in the architecture, construction, or design industries can also consider it as a formal study aid, digest the contents of each chapter, and then refer to the book in their daily work.

In order to help readers to better understand the practical application that constitutes most of the book, an initial overview of the history, the underlying theory, and the more abstract aspects of feng shui are offered in the first two chapters. Readers who would rather focus on direct applications can skip the beginning of the book, go to Chapter Three, and perhaps read the historical and theoretical material later.

The book opens with an introduction. Part One then describes what feng shui is, how it came about, and what it can do for the reader. Part Two deals with the relationship between architecture and feng shui and how the two interact. Part Three explains the concept of Qi (life-force energy) in its various forms and its actions and importance in daily life. Part Four deals with basic theories such as Yin/Yang, the Five Elements, and the Eight Trigrams. Without a proper foundation in these basic principles, it is difficult to understand how feng shui works in practice and how to apply it successfully.

Part Five elaborates on the environment of a property, whether in an urban or country setting. It includes the application of principles concerning how Qi operates in the environment, how to spot potential problems, and how to correct them. Part Six describes guidelines for landscape features and garden arrangements as they relate to a building. Part Seven gives a thorough description of features to avoid because they create polluted Qi.

Part Eight introduces guidelines to keep in mind when designing the floor plan, information about the size and shape of rooms, and the design features that are preferred or are to be avoided. Part Nine goes into detail concerning interior decoration, light, color, and materials, based on the building’s directional orientation. Part Ten reviews a house room by room. Part Eleven introduces readers to advanced theories and makes suggestions for engaging an expert to review the project.

This book offers a doorway to the metaphysical aspects of design and decoration of living environments by providing a new understanding of how life-force energy behaves in a home or office setting. This interaction is important because it will eventually affect the occupants who, by the mere act of living there, will attune to the building’s energy. Any unbalance present in the structure may be reflected in their life experiences.

Through this book, readers will become more aware of what may be affecting their lives in relation to the buildings where they live and work. Such perceptions are part of expanding consciousness and knowledge, which supplies a foundation for building greater awareness in this new century.

While the study of feng shui is a lifelong endeavor, Feng Shui for Architecture can provide readers with a basic understanding of its principles and practices so they may use this ancient Chinese art and science to the greatest benefit in their everyday lives.

Feng Shui For Architecture

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