UNDERSTANDING VASTU SHASTRA | An Architect’s Experience

As an Architect practising in Bangalore, India, I have often been instructed by my clients to apply Vastu Shastra rules to the design of their houses. Since we are not taught Vastu Shastra in our Bachelor of Architecture course, I decided to learn the subject by myself, from several insightful books. Surprisingly, I found it an easy subject to learn, since Vastu Shastra guidelines are wholly based on scientific principles and very similar to the basic design rules that we are taught in Architecture school…….

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SCIENTIFIC VASTU SHASTRA | An Architect Explains

Vastu Shastra is an ancient Indian ‘Building Science’ that lays down rules for the design and construction of buildings in harmony with nature. As an Architect practising in India, I have realised that Vastu Shastra is not a superstition and is quite similar to the Architectural science that I was trained in. Both these sciences take into account the local surrounding climate to create pleasant spaces where one can spend substantial amount of time without feeling uncomfortable . Here, I have explained how you can benefit from Vastu Shastra by using the Vastu guidelines scientifically to enhance the positive energy in your homes….

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HOUSE CONSTRUCTION IN INDIA

Today, with the easy availability of housing loans, with better and competitive professional services, and with innumerable building materials and products in the market, people can dream of building a unique and attractive building that reflects their aspirations. But often times, people are overwhelmed by the construction due to unforeseen delays, bad work, mistakes and unprofessional behaviour by the building team. To make the whole construction easier, an Architect in India explains how you can steel yourself by being well prepared……

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SCIENTIFIC VASTU | HOUSE CONSTRUCTION | An Architect Explains

House construction is the process of constructing a house and involves several actions- from the initial clearing of the site to the final house warming ceremony. The process of house construction can become one of the most trying periods in your life if there is no proper guidance, planning and co-ordination. For hassle-free house construction, Vastu Shastra has formulated some guidelines which can be useful for you. An Architect has explained these Vastu guidelines logically so that you can refer to them during your house construction……

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SCIENTIFIC VASTU PRINCIPLES | An Architect Explains

The goal of Vaastu Shastra is to restore the balance between buildings and the universe so as to make the lives of the inmates better. For this, Vastu lays down some principles which are set, rigid rules and were originally meant for only temples and palaces. However, these principles gradually spread by word of mouth and were used for houses as well. Surprisingly,Vastu principles are applicable even today, though ancient India has changed from a largely agricultural society to the birth of many urban cities today. An Architect explains……

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SCIENTIFIC VASTU | CONSTRUCTION OF A HOUSE | An Architect Explains

Even if your building plan may be good, it does not mean the house construction will be easy. Very often people face difficulties and delays in the completion of the building. Vastu Shastra provides basic guidelines for the different stages of house construction which are believed to guarantee a hassle-free, smooth build as these principles are based on scientific reasoning and common sense. An Architect has explained them here logically……

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SCIENTIFIC VASTU | BUILDING RITUALS | An Architect Explains

It is recommended in Vastu Shastra, that one must perform certain rituals before, during and at the end of the construction of a House. The purpose of these rituals is to psychologically give the owner the confidence that the seemingly huge task of building a house can be accomplished without any problems and that the old spirits dwelling in that space have been sent away after asking them forgiveness for uprooting them. An Architect gives a summary of these rituals…..

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SCIENTIFIC VASTU FOR A POSITIVE HOME | An Architect Explains

There is a constant interaction between man and the surrounding natural elements. Man benefits from the useful, positive effects of these natural elements but needs to be protected from their harmful and negative effects. Vastu Shastra lays down guidelines on the ‘design, location, direction and disposition of the Interior and Exterior spaces of a House’ so that there is a flow of positive energy throughout the home…….

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SCIENTIFIC VASTU | NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS

Vastu Shastra principles are applicable not only for residential buildings but can be applied to other buildings such as Apartments, Offices, Factories, Commercial Complexes, hospitals etc. A House constructed according to vastu principles brings peace and happiness to the occupants. Likewise any other building constructed on vastu principles brings good profits, better relationships for the owner……

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SCIENTIFIC VASTU | DOORS AND WINDOWS | An Architect Explains

In Vastu Shastra, the door and window positions are important because they let in the air, light and energy into the rooms of the house. If they are in the right positions, then there is a positive flow of air, light and energy from the outside to the inside and from room to room, thus enhancing the health and the lives of the inmates and creating a feeling of contentment and happiness. An Architect explains the scientific way of using Vastu guidelines for the right placement of the windows….

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