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 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 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 | SELECTING THE RIGHT SITE | An Architect Explains

The Selection of a Site is very important since the Site represents a fixed form, that will radiate positive as well as negative energies depending on its location, orientation, shape, slope and soil quality. Therefore according to Vastu Shastra, these are the 5 important aspects to be considered when selecting a Site. An Architect explains the Vastu guidelines for selecting the right site. If you have not yet bought a site these guidelines can help you immensely……

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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 | 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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