VASTU SHASTRA EXPLAINED SCIENTIFICALLY BY AN ARCHITECT

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VASTU SHASTRA –Vastu Shastra which literally translated means the ‘science of Buildings’ is an ancient Indian ‘Architectural Science’ that deals with inter-related subjects like Geography, Geology, Geometry, Astrology, Philosophy, factors influencing a site such as Topography, Orientation, Surrounding structures, Roads, Sun, Earth’s magnetic field etc. and lays down guidelines for the design and construction of a Building or ‘Vastu’. The Science of Vastu Shastra is explained here under the following headings:

Vastu Shastra Factors.
Fundamental Principles Of Vastu Shastra
Vastu Shastra Guidelines On Selection Of Site
Vastu Shastra Guidelines On Design Of Interior Of House
Vastu Shastra Guidelines On Design Of Exterior Of House
Vastu Shastra Guidelines Before Start Of Construcion
Vastu Shastra Guidelines During Construcion
Vastu Shastra Guidelines For Interiors And Colours
Vastu Guidelines For Other Buildings

VASTU SHASTRA FACTORS – Vastu Shastra takes into account environmental factors that affect man and his buildings, in laying down guidelines for the design of buildings, so that man can benefit from the positive and useful effects of these factors and is protected from their harmful and negative effects.The environmental factors and their effects on man and his buildings have been explained here, scientifically:

FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF VASTU SHASTRA – Vastu Shastra lays down fundamental principles of Architecture that should be followed in designing, so as to ensure a beautiful, aesthetic, proportionate, comfortable sized and well oriented building. These fundamental principles are explained here:

VASTU SHASTRA GUIDELINES ON SELECTION OF SITE – The Selection of Site is an important consideration since the plot represents a ‘fixed form’ which radiates positive as well as negative energy depending on its, location, shape, orientation, slope and soil condition. The Vastu guidelines for selecting the ‘right’ Site are explained here, scientifically:

Given a chance to select among North, South, East or West facing houses, most people will tend to choose the North or East facing ones because they are considered the most auspicious. However, not every North or East facing house is ideal. The placement of the entrance dictates whether a House is auspicious according to Vastu Shastra Principles and has been explained here:

VASTU GUIDELINES FOR DESIGN OF INTERIOR SPACES – Vastu Shastra lays down guidelines on the ‘design of the Interior of a House’ so that the inmates get maximum benefit of the natural elements like the Sun, wind, Air, etc. These guidelines are based on scientific reasoning and common sense and when applied correctly, create well-lit, bright, well-ventilated, spacious and well-designed spaces (rooms) which then instill ‘contentment’, ‘peace’ and ‘serenity’ in the minds of the inmates.

VASTU GUIDELINES FOR DESIGN OF EXTERIOR ELEMENTS – Vastu Shastra lays down guidelines on the ‘design of the Exterior of a House’ so that the inmates get maximum benefit of the natural elements like the Sun, wind, Air, etc. These guidelines are based on scientific reasoning and common sense and when applied correctly, create a well-lit, bright, well-ventilated, and well-designed House which the inhabitants are proud of as it adds value to them.

VASTU GUIDELINES FOR CONSTRUCTION STEP BY STEP – Vastu Shastra lays down guidelines on the Construction of a House, right from the rituals to be done before the start of construction, the preparation for the construction to the actual step-by-step construction of the House. Thes Vaastu guidelines have been explained here:

VASTU GUIDELINES BEFORE START OF CONSTRUCTION:-

VASTU GUIDELINES | DURING CONSTRUCTION OF HOUSE :-

VASTU GUIDELINES FOR INTERIORS AND COLOURS IN A HOUSE;

VASTU GUIDELINES FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS: Vastu Shastra can be applied to other buildings as well. These have been explained here:

REMEDIES FOR VASTU DEFECTS: Even if the houses are not vastu compliant, there are remedies for correcting the defects. They have been explained here:

Remedies For North East Vastu Defects

ARCHITECTURE IDEAS

VASTU SHASTRA EXPLAINED SCIENTIFICALLY BY AN ARCHITECT

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