Vastu Shastra is an ancient science energy flow throughout the house/office/factory that llows inflow of fresh air and natural light that promotes health, wealth, peace and happiness. The most ancient science of architecture that goes back to the Vedic ages, it is composed of specific rules and regulations, set down by sages of those times, that an architect / builder / owner was expected to religiously follow to avoid coming under negative or evil influences. Today, it is looked upon as a highly evolved, comprehensive building philosophy in which directions and shapes are the most vital aspects of designing. Right from the selection of site to correct slope of land down to the shape of the building, this oldest form of architecture covers nearly every aspect of construction. Not only for houses but temples, palaces, forts, offices...just about every possible form of construction. Often providing relief if not cures to physical or emotional problems simply by relocating an entrance, window or

room. Some of the important points made therein are :

Directional Alignment
The directional axis of the plot should be properly aligned with the axis of the earth's magnetic field.
Boundaries AC & BD should be parallel to a north-south axis. While boundaries AB & CD should be in an East-West alignment.
For otherwise, such land will remain averse to overall growth, peace & happiness of those that shall inhabit it.

 

Shape Of The Site
Symmetrical shapes like square or rectangular, circular & hexagonal promote overall growth, increases mental capabilities and generates prosperity.
Asymmetrical shapes like oval, triangular, parallelogram, star & trident are deemed inauspicious.

Slope Of The Land Surface
The surface should be elevated towards the southern and western sides and should be lower in northern and eastern sides for overall growth and prosperity.

Impact of Gates At Various Locations
Eastern Side : The third and fourth gate promote prosperity.
Southern Side : The twelfth gate enhances growth.
Western Side : The twentieth and twenty-first gates stimulate
                              financial growth.
Northern Side : The twenty-seventh, twenty-eighth and
                               twenty-ninth gates promote happiness,
                               financial growth and overall gain respectively.

Brahmasthan (Central Zone of the Building)
Should be free from any obstruction in the form of a wall, pillar and beam.
There should not be any fixture, toilet, lift or staircase etc. in this area as shown in the Figures (a) and (b)

The Staircase
Should be in the western or northern side of the building.
Turnings should be in the clockwise direction.
On reaching the upper floor, the facing should be towards south or east.

Inner Planning of a House
The oven should ideally be in the south-east zone.
Toilets should not be in the north-eastern, central and south-western zones.
The most south-western location is the ideal position for your master bedroom.
Position the boy's room in the northern or eastern side while the girl's and
       guest room are to be in the north-western parts.
Place the beds in southerly or easterly direction.

Inner Planning of an Office
The shape of the cabin should be a regular square or a perfect rectangle.
The opening for the door should be free from any obstacle.
Doors should open inwards while entering a cabin.
The master chamber should either be in the south-west or nearest to south- west direction.
Chambers of directors / managers / senior staff should be in the southern & amp; western zones. While that of the junior staff should be in the north-west, north, north-east, east and south-east.
Pantry and toilets must be in north-eastern, central & south-western sections.

Internal Planning of any Industrial Building
Heavy plant and machinery should be installed in the south-western,
       southern & western parts.
Light weight and auxillary machines should be in the northern &
      eastern zones.
Install boiler, AC panels, generator, heater, dryer, oven, furnace etc.
       in the north-west & east sections.
Toilets should be placed in the north-east, centre or south-west.
Make sure not to place spare parts stores in the north-west, centre
      & south-east.
Rest rooms for labour should be in the northern & eastern
       zones.