VASTU SHASTRA EXPLAINED SCIENTIFICALLY BY AN ARCHITECT

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:

• Scientific Vastu Factor | Five Elements Panchabhutaas
• Scientific Vastu Factor | Sun And It’s Effects
• Scientific Vastu Factor | Earth’s Magnetic Field
• Scientific Vastu Factor | Eight Cardinal Directions
• Scientific Vastu Factor | Earth’s Energy Field
  

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:

• Scientific Vastu Principle | Orientation
• Scientific Vastu Principle | Site Planning
• Scientific Vastu Principle | Proportions
• Scientific Vastu principle | Dimensions
• Scientific Vastu Principle | Aesthetics

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:

• Scientific Vastu Guidelines | Site Location
• Scientific Vastu Guidelines | Site Shape
• Scientific Vastu Guidelines | Site Orientation
• Scientific Vastu Guidelines | Site Soil
• Scientific Vastu Guidelines | Site Slope

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.

• Scientific Vastu Guidelines | Verandah
• Scientific Vastu Guidelines | Entrance Door
• Scientific Vastu Guidelines | Living Room
• Scientific Vastu Guidelines | Puja Room
• Scientific Vastu Guidelines | Dining Room
• Scientific Vastu Guidelines | Kitchen
• Scientific Vastu Guidelines | Bedroom
• Scientific Vastu Guidelines | Study Room
• Scientific Vastu Guidelines | Home Office
• Scientific Vastu Guidelines | Toilet, Bathroom
• Scientific Vastu Guidelines | Balcony
• Scientific Vastu Guidelines | Staircase
• Scientific Vastu Guidelines | Upper Floor
• Scientific Vastu Guidelines | Doors And Windows
  
• Scientific Vastu Guidelines | House Interiors
• Scientific Vastu Guidelines | Colours For A House
• Scientific Vastu Guidelines | Choosing The Right Colours
  

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.

• Scientific Vastu Guidelines | Gates
• Scientific Vastu Guidelines | Garden Trees And Plants
• Scientific Vastu Guidelines | Kitchen Garden
• Scientific Vastu Guidelines | Car Porch, Garage
• Scientific Vastu Guidelines | Basement
• Scientific Vastu Guidelines | Water Tank
• Scientific Vastu Guidelines | Renting Out

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:-

• Scientific Vastu Guidelines | Before Construction
• Vastu Guidelines For Bhoomi (Vastu) Pooja
• Scientific Vastu Guidelines | Rituals Before Construction
• Scientific Vastu Guidelines | Digging Of Well
• Scientific Vastu Guidelines | Storage Shed Construction
• Scientific Vastu Guidelines | Compound Wall Construction

VASTU GUIDELINES | DURING CONSTRUCTION OF HOUSE :-

• Scientific Vastu Guidelines | Foundation
• Scientific Vastu Guidelines | Construction Of House
• Scientific Vastu Guidelines | Main Entrance Door
• Scientific Vastu Guidelines | Internal Doors And Windows
  
• Scientific Vastu Guidelines | House Warming Ritual

VASTU GUIDELINES FOR INTERIORS AND COLOURS IN A HOUSE;

• Scientific Vastu Guidelines | Colour Therapy
• Scientific Vastu Colours For A House
• Scientific Vastu Guidelines | Choosing The Right Colour
• Scientific Vastu Guidelines | Interiors Of A House

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

• Scientific Vastu Guidelines | Apartment Site
• Scientific Vastu Guidelines | Apartment Design

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