10 STEPS FOR DESIGNING A BEDROOM | An Architect Explains
We spend a third of our lives sleeping. Functionally, every bedroom including the master, those of each family member and
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REMEDIES FOR NORTH EAST VASTU DEFECTS | An Architect Explains
The North East direction is considered very powerful and auspicious in Vastu Shastra as it is the deemed the ‘direction
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SCIENTIFIC VASTU | BHOOMI (VASTU) POOJA
Bhoomi pooja also known as Vastu Pooja is an important ritual that the owner must perform before the start of
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SCIENTIFIC VASTU FOR NORTH FACING HOUSE | An Architect Explains
The direction of the main door of the house is an important consideration for people who follow Vastu Shastra rules.
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SCIENTIFIC VASTU FOR SOUTH FACING HOUSE | An Architect Explains
For people who follow Vastu Shastra rules, South facing houses or sites are shunned upon and are often rejected because they have earned a bad reputation. However this is just a wrong misconception propagated by the so-called “vastu pundits” to make you spend money for solutions and corrections as suggested by them. In reality, a South facing house/site can be very auspicious provided certain Vastu principles are applied correctly. For more information read on….
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SCIENTIFIC VASTU FOR EAST FACING HOUSE | An Architect Explains
For people who follow Vastu Shastra rules, East facing houses are considered good. However, it does not necessarily mean that every East facing property is auspicious. The exact placement of the entrance door dictates whether an East facing house is auspicious or inauspicious. To know more, read on….
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SCIENTIFIC VASTU FOR WEST FACING HOUSE | An Architect Explains
For people who follow Vastu Shastra rules, West facing houses are the third choice; first and second choices being North Facing and East Facing houses respectively. The reason that a West facing home has become the third choice for many people is the ‘wrong’ belief that West facing houses are bad as per ‘Vastu Shastra”. However, this is not true and a West facing home can be as auspicious as a North or East Facing one, provided one follows certain Vastu rules….
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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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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 FOR KITCHEN BACKYARDS | An Architect Explains
The kitchen backyard is usually near the Kitchen. It is a perfect addition to any house – it improves the
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SCIENTIFIC VASTU FACTORS THAT IMPACT A HOUSE
Vastu Shastra, which literally translated means ‘the Science of Buildings’ takes into account the factors influencing a Site such as topography, roads, surrounding structures, the Sun’s effects, Earth’s magnetic field, Earth’s energy fields, the cardinal directions and Nature’s elements. Vastu shastra lays down guidelines and tips for the ‘design of buildings’, so that Man can benefit from the useful and positive effects of these factors and is protected from the harmful and negative effects. An Architect explains these Vastu factors……
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SCIENTIFIC VASTU | STORE ROOM | An Architect Explains
The Store Room is the place for storing grains, foodstuff and/or junk in the house for their ready availability and
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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 | DESIGNING A HOUSE | An Architect Explains
Though Vastu Shastra is an ancient building science, it’s principles are applicable even today. This is because the Vastu factors like the elements of nature, Sun’s effects, Earth’s magnetic field, cardinal directions have not changed over the centuries and Vaastu Shastra is essentially the science of manipulating these Vastu factors in a building, so that the balance is restored between the building and the universe. Here are some simple Vastu tips to help you design a harmonious house……
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SCIENTIFIC VASTU | INTERIOR DESIGN | An Architect Explains
Vastu Shastra lays down guidelines on the ‘design, location, direction and disposition of the Interior and Exterior spaces of a House’ so that the inmates derive maximum benefit from the natural elements. These guidelines are based on scientific reasoning and common sense and when applied correctly create well-ventilated and well-designed rooms. An Architect explains the placement of furniture, doors, windows, gadgets according to Vastu guidelines in Interiors……
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